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Committee backs resolution to pursue possession of 245 West Street; adds amendment allowing affordable housing or green space
Summary
The Housing and Human Welfare Committee voted to send Resolution R38-24 to the full council as amended, authorizing the city to pursue combination in possession of the abandoned gas station at 245 West Street and expressing support for affordable housing and/or public green space on the site.
The Housing and Human Welfare Committee on Feb. 12 voted to send Resolution R38-24, authorizing the city to pursue combination in possession of the property at 245 West Street, to the full City Council as amended.
Alderman Huntley, who represents the ward that includes the site, told the committee the property is “disgusting” and that residents repeatedly press him to act. He said the city originally recommended condemnation to show urgency to a property owner the committee considers unresponsive. "The hope with this is to convey a sense of…
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