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Local contractor pitches 11 affordable homes on city land; council to solicit proposals

City of Pickens Council (Work Session) · February 23, 2026
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Contractor Chris Morgan proposed 11 workforce homes on a 3.6‑acre city parcel near the hospital and asked the city to waive or reduce tap fees or contribute land value; council asked staff to solicit proposals for 30 days to ensure transparency and consider fee relief options.

Contractor Chris Morgan presented an unsolicited proposal to build 11 workforce/affordable houses on a 3.6‑acre city‑owned parcel near the hospital, saying the project requires substantial tap fees (water and sewer) and road construction costs that could raise per‑house prices unless the city provides land or financial assistance.

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