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Sykesville council introduces Norwood Avenue property purchase and related budget amendment, schedules Oct. 14 public hearings
Summary
The Sykesville Town Council voted unanimously Sept. 22 to introduce an ordinance to acquire about 4.06 acres on Norwood Avenue and a companion budget amendment to recognize $549K in revised revenues and expenditures; both items were set for public hearings on Oct. 14.
The Sykesville Town Council on Sept. 22 introduced an ordinance to authorize the potential purchase of roughly 4.057 acres northwest of Main Street at Norwood Avenue and a companion budget amendment to reflect the proposed transaction, setting public hearings for Oct. 14.
Staff member Joe told the council the property (identified in the staff packet as Map 200, Parcel 4323) is listed in the town comprehensive plan and a 2019 connectivity study as a strategic site for pedestrian connectivity and potential municipal uses. He said the sales contract includes a 120-day study period for due diligence — including an EPA-targeted brownfield assessment grant to cover Phase I and Phase II environmental studies — and an…
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