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Council moves to declare 2205 13th Street surplus; debate over RFP restrictions and flood mitigation
Summary
Council authorized a resolution to declare 2205 13th Street surplus and issue an RFP after discussion about recurring flooding, a prior city purchase, and whether the RFP should require a public‑purpose restriction or elevation covenants.
The Tuscaloosa City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution declaring 2205 13th Street surplus and to draft a request for proposals (RFP) for the site after extended discussion about flooding risks, prior city acquisition, and whether the RFP should include public‑purpose requirements.
Speaker 4 introduced the item as a property in his district across from the YMCA that has flooded repeatedly. He said the city has estimated remediation costs previously (stating an $11,000,000 figure) and that the city previously purchased a property…
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