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Athens approves purchase of five Rose Garden Circle parcels to expand Kiwanis Park
Summary
The council authorized a negotiated purchase of five parcels adjacent to Kiwanis Park for $105,000 plus closing costs, with the City Manager empowered to execute the commercial contract and closing documents.
The Athens City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a commercial contract to purchase five parcels on Rose Garden Circle (Property IDs 278348, 278349, 278352, 278353, 278354) adjacent to Kiwanis Park.
City Manager Elizabeth Borstad said the parcels present a "perfect opportunity" to expand Kiwanis Park. According to the minutes, the seller’s initial asking price was $140,000 and staff negotiated an agreement for a purchase price of $105,000 plus closing costs. Councilmember Bryan Barker moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase contract; Councilmember Bill Priestley seconded the motion and the council approved it unanimously.
The minutes record authorization to finalize purchase and closing documents; they do not specify a closing date, sources of funding for the acquisition, or a timeline for park improvements following acquisition. City staff indicated the property is adjacent to the park but did not present design or construction plans at this meeting.
