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Donation of 1925 house to Pass-a-Grille Park stalls amid timeline and cost concerns
Summary
A proposed donation of a 1925 wood-framed house for relocation to Pass-a-Grille Park drew broad community interest but no final action Dec. 16 as staff and commissioners cited uncertain costs, a possible donor deadline and complex permitting and ADA requirements.
The commission on Dec. 16 heard a staff presentation on a donated 1925 wood-framed house that a homeowner offered for relocation to Pass-a-Grille Park but did not accept the donation or commit city funds.
Staff said relocation and site-preparation estimates varied: a community-sourced relocation-and-foundation quote was about $162,000, staff’s rebuild estimate for a light structure was roughly $193,000, and more comprehensive project totals — including code upgrades, ADA compliance and site work — could push estimated costs much higher. A Sarasota example presented to the commission noted roughly two years of planning and one year of construction and a prior project…
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