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Vacaville council approves exclusive negotiating rights for proposed Nut Tree sports complex despite airport safety concerns
Summary
The council approved an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement (INRA) allowing developers to study feasibility for a proposed sports complex on city‑owned land. Solano County and local residents raised concerns about proximity to Nut Tree Airport approach; developers said they will complete formal safety studies and retain aviation consultants.
Vacaville’s City Council voted Jan. 27 to authorize an exclusive negotiating rights agreement that allows a private development team to conduct feasibility work on a proposed sports complex on city‑owned parcels.
The agreement, known as an INRA, reserves the city parcel for negotiations while the developer performs due diligence; it is not a sale or final approval of a project. Mayor John Carley read the motion to the public and staff explained that if parties reach agreement, any sale or entitlements would return to the council for separate action.
The item drew multiple public comments focused on aviation safety. A Solano County airport representative told the council the parcel sits…
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