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City to pursue GSA preregistration for Federal Courthouse at 299 E. Broward; education and affordable housing options favored
Summary
Staff told commissioners GSA will begin surplus disposition of the federal courthouse and asked whether the city wants to pursue a public‑benefit conveyance; commissioners favored education and affordable housing as primary uses and requested staff follow up on historic designation and conveyance conditions.
Assistant City Manager Ben Rogers briefed the commission on early predisposal discussions with the General Services Administration over the federal courthouse at 299 East Broward. Rogers said the building (constructed 1979) sits on about 2.08 acres, has approximately 257,000 gross square feet (169,000 usable) and 226 basement parking spaces, and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Broward County property appraiser figures cited by staff…
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