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Transportation director requests $215,000 land purchase for future bus parking; environmental check recommended
Summary
The transportation director requested a board resolution to buy a 0.91-acre commercial parcel on Center Street for $215,000 from capital-improvement funds to expand bus parking and reduce mileage; staff recommended a Phase I environmental study (~$7,000) and said contract language will require seller cleanup; no final vote recorded at the workshop.
Lance, the district's transportation director, asked the Clay County School Board for a resolution permitting purchase of a 0.91-acre commercial parcel on Center Street (owned by Airgas) for $215,000, to be funded from the district's capital improvement fund (LCIF/370). He said the parcel would provide nearby bus parking to reduce miles and wear on buses that currently must travel farther from other yards.
"I'm asking for your approval for $215,000 to purchase this," Lance said, describing the parcel as 0.91 acres with some old on-site gas tanks and an existing concrete structure that the seller would be required to remove as part of the transaction. Lance said the purchase is in the district's capital plan and would not be funded from operating (100) funds.
Staff recommended performing a Phase I environmental assessment (roughly $7,000) to identify potential subsurface issues before closing; Lance said contract language will require the seller to clean up tanks and leave the site cleared for future use. Board members asked about whether current bus parking would remain, and staff confirmed existing parking would continue while the parcel expands southeastern district capacity.
Why it matters: The purchase is a forward-looking capital move meant to improve transportation efficiency as southern Clay County grows; the action will use restricted capital-improvement dollars and requires standard due diligence and legal steps before a final purchase.
Next steps: Staff will prepare an option contract and legal review; the board has not adopted a final resolution during the workshop and will act after contract review and any required environmental assessments.
