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West Allis acquires former Motor Castings site for $100; CDA authorizes environmental and legal contracts
Summary
City staff told the CDA it purchased the former Motor Castings property for $100 because of remediation liability, applied for a $4 million EPA grant, and the board approved a $750,000 contract amendment for environmental services and a $90,000 legal services amendment to support remediation and development. Cleanup estimates remain uncertain.
The City of West Allis has taken ownership of the former Motor Castings site and the Community Development Authority approved contracting to begin environmental assessment and remediation.
Patrick, speaking for CDA staff, said the city acquired the six‑acre Motor Castings parcel for $100 after environmental testing showed substantial contamination and cleanup responsibility. "We purchased the property ... for the low purchase price of a $100," he said, adding earlier offers (including an $800,000 offer to start…
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