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Developer offers to buy Dallas Farm at appraised value; county permit volumes and valuations down
Summary
Planning staff said developer 2040 Concepts offered to buy the county‑owned farm portion of Dallas Farm at appraised value and would guide farming operations; staff also reported permit volume down about 14% and permit valuation down about 25% year‑to‑date, lowering revenues unless a large project arrives.
Charlie Nichols told the board that developer '2040 Concepts' has submitted a proposal to purchase the county‑owned farm portion of Dallas Farm at the appraised value. The developer’s plan would include contracting with a farmer and guiding agricultural operations. Nichols said staff are consulting the county attorney’s office to follow the correct sale and disposal procedures for county property and could bring a discussion item to a board meeting in mid‑ to late‑January for initial consideration.
Separately, Nichols reported permit activity is down year‑to‑date: volume was about 14% below last year and valuation down about 25%, which has contributed to lower permit revenues. He noted a single large project before year‑end could reverse the trend but said the national slowdown in construction is affecting local permit income.
Board members asked staff to bring background materials and ordinance language tied to Dallas Farm before any sale is considered, and to return with budget implications tied to permit revenue declines.
