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West Valley staff propose buying three former LDS buildings for expanded community resource centers
Summary
City staff proposed purchasing three decommissioned LDS Church buildings (Whitehall, Hillsdale, Lighthouse) to expand 'My Hometown' community resource centers, using $50,000 earnest per building, $2,000 monthly lease-applied-to-purchase, and a 24-month closing window; staff cited purchase price estimates and asked for time to finalize financing and renovation costs.
Craig Thomas, the city’s community engagement and culture director, presented resolutions to acquire three former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints buildings to expand the city’s 'My Hometown' Community Resource Center (CRC) program. Thomas said the acquisition would allow CRCs to operate more days per week, increase resident access to resources and classes, and preserve buildings important to local history.
Thomas named the three sites (Whitehall,…
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