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Council adds discussion of $250,000 Rome Street land purchase for recreation to next agenda
Summary
Council member Bradwell presented a $250,000 offer to buy 4.32 acres on Rome Street from a church representative as a potential site for a gym, parking and expanded recreation; members discussed funding options and possible future acquisition of adjacent acreage.
Council member Bradwell described negotiations to buy 4.32 acres on Rome Street for $250,000, saying the parcel is largely cleared and borders the interstate. "I think it'd be in our best interest to buy that and ... I'd always like to do a gym there," Bradwell said, noting potential uses including a community gym, fields and parking tied to nearby Porter Park.
Council members discussed the site's potential as a long-term land investment, options to buy additional adjacent acreage later, and funding possibilities including private donations and grants; one member said purchases can help provide match for grant applications. Staff said the item will be added to the next agenda for further consideration and for possible steps toward acquisition.
No formal purchase authorization or funding commitment was made at the work session; council requested additional information and proposed next steps to vet costs, parking, road access and funding sources.
