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Avon officials outline purchase plan for former shooting range as police substation; lead cleanup estimated at $75,000
Summary
Town staff updated the council on a proposed purchase of a former shooting-range building for a police substation, citing two appraisals, an environmental assessment that found lead from firearms and a remediation estimate not to exceed $75,000; the seller agreed to offset that amount and to a staggered payment schedule, and staff proposed using TIF funds toward purchase and remodel costs.
Town staff presented council members with a proposal to buy a former shooting-range building for use as a police substation and training facility, describing potential cost savings against constructing a new facility.
An environmental assessment found lead contamination from firearms. “Lead’s actually very easy to clean up,” said Speaker 2, summarizing the remediation firm’s approach: HEPA vacuuming, wet wiping and targeted removal of heavy accumulations behind bullet traps. The remediation company estimated cleanup “not to exceed $75,000” and forecasted roughly three…
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