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Merriam approves up to $4 million to buy former Antioch library site; county ratification required
Summary
The City Council approved a resolution (8-0) to purchase the closed Antioch library and adjacent parcels for up to $4 million, based on an appraisal of $3.93 million; staff said the sale is 'as-is' and requires library-board approval and county ratification before closing.
MERRIAM, Kan. — The Merriam City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of several parcels, including the former Antioch branch library site, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $4,000,000.
City staff said the purchase price was negotiated from an independent appraisal (staff cited $3,930,000) and that the transaction would include the city covering closing costs. The contract before the council would begin a 30-day inspection and due-diligence period if approved by the Johnson County Library Board; the…
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