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Committee refers sale of Sellwood Community House to full council with deed restrictions
Summary
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Nov. 10 voted to refer an ordinance selling the Sellwood Community House to the Friends of Sellwood Community House for $1, subject to deed restrictions meant to preserve community use.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Nov. 10 voted to refer an ordinance recommending that City Council sell the Sellwood Community House at 1436 Southeast Spokane Street to the Friends of Sellwood Community House for $1, with deed restrictions intended to keep the property in public-serving use.
Chair Clark said the disposition recognizes years of work by the nonprofit partner and would reduce the city's future capital maintenance costs. Deputy City Administrator Priya Dhanapal described the transfer as part of a coordinated approach to community partnerships and stewardship of public assets. ‘‘This is a cherished historic facility that has served Portland families for more than a century,’’ Dhanapal said.
Dylan Paul of Real Estate Services told the committee the transaction is being presented as an exception to the city's real property disposition…
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