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City approves purchase of adjacent property to expand light-industrial park for $300,000
Summary
Council approved an ordinance authorizing purchase of property from William Schrauf (price cited at $300,000) to add adjacent acreage and expand a planned light-industrial business park; council adopted the ordinance with an emergency clause to close before year-end.
North Ridgeville council voted to authorize a purchase agreement that adds adjacent acreage to a previously acquired 46-acre site to create nearly 60 acres of light-industrial land aimed at attracting employers.
The ordinance (2025Dash156) authorizes the mayor to enter into a contract with William Schrauf to buy roughly two acres of vacant property adjacent to the city-owned site. The mayor said the purchase price is $300,000 and that funds were appropriated in the 2025 budget for land acquisition. Council voted to adopt 2025Dash156 and added an emergency clause so the city could close on the property before the end of the year.
During debate, council members asked whether the city would sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of parcels in a future business park; the mayor said details depend on prospective buyers and end users and that the city’s intent is to attract employers and increase income tax revenue. One council member noted the acquisition prevents the parcel from being used for additional residential development.
The council recorded roll-call votes in the transcript; the ordinance was adopted on Nov. 17.
