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Council approves sale of 1001–1007 West Hamilton Street to Allentown Art Museum
Summary
Council unanimously approved Resolution R52 to sell city-owned property at 1001–1007 West Hamilton Street (tax parcel 549699283455) directly to the Allentown Art Museum; administration said the museum plans to demolish the existing building and construct a new multistory facility.
The Allentown City Council on April 1 approved Resolution R52 to confirm the administration’s sale of city-owned real property at 1001–1007 West Hamilton Street to the Allentown Art Museum.
The administration told council the property had been authorized for marketing previously and the city worked with the Allentown Parking Authority to bundle city and authority parcels. The city has reached an agreement to transact directly with the Allentown Art Museum to expedite closing. The administration said the museum’s proposal includes demolition of the existing building and construction of a new multistory museum on the site.
During the discussion a council member asked for clarification about the museum’s plans; the administration said full plans had not been received by the city but the RFP included the museum’s intent to build a new multistory facility at 10th and Hamilton.
The clerk called the roll; council recorded six yays and no nays and R52 was adopted.
What’s next: administration and the Allentown Art Museum will proceed to execute sale documents and seek an expedited closing between the parties.
