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Properties committee orders appraisals for spillway-area lots, seeks to protect black‑outlined critical‑infrastructure area

Tuscaloosa City Properties Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Committee authorized appraisals for two lots near the city spillway and recommended subdividing and protecting the black‑outlined area designated for critical infrastructure before pursuing any sale or RFP.

City staff presented two alternative site plans and recommended protecting a black‑outlined area near the spillway and firing range for critical infrastructure related to the dam and lake. The committee authorized appraisals for Lot 1 and Lot 2 and directed staff to return with numbers and tightened RFP parameters if the city elects to solicit development proposals.

The presenter told the committee the object is to protect the infrastructure footprint and, if appropriate, subdivide the remaining land for future disposition. Staff noted multiple parties have expressed interest in the parcels and recommended performing appraisals for both lots to inform whether to proceed with RFPs.

The presenter summarized recommended next steps: “1, the appraisal process. 2, moving forward, no matter what the outcome is, is at least completing a subdivision and protecting that area outlined in black for our critical infrastructure area.” The committee agreed and approved a motion to obtain appraisals and continue planning, with staff committing to bring appraisal figures and proposed RFP design back to the committee, likely in March.

No sale or RFP was authorized at the meeting; the committee’s action was limited to appraisal authorization and protective subdivision planning for critical infrastructure areas.