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Council asked to authorize acquisition of permanent easement for Nancy Creek West Trail; staff cites park bond funding
Summary
Staff requested authorization for the mayor to sign closing documents to acquire a permanent easement from Chamblee First United Methodist Church to build the Nancy Creek West Trail; the purchase price was given in work session discussion as $760,000 and council asked clarifying questions about the parcel.
City staff told the council they have reached agreement with Chamblee First United Methodist Church to acquire a permanent easement needed for the Nancy Creek West Trail, which is part of the city’s park bond‑funded trail network.
Staff asked the council to authorize the mayor to sign closing documents and to move forward with construction. When asked by council for the final number, staff stated the easement price as $760,000 and described it as a permanent easement across church property to enable the trail connection; staff said the scope and acquisition are funded through the park general obligation bond issued earlier in the year.
Councilors asked for a brief description of what the city is purchasing (a permanent easement rather than a fee simple parcel) and staff confirmed the easement creates a permanent city interest in the church property to allow trail construction and long‑term maintenance access. The item was presented as a staff action item for authorization; no formal vote was recorded at the work session.
