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Council approves vacation of about 2,794 sq ft of right‑of‑way from S. Iron St. to Pearl Ave.
Summary
The council voted to vacate approximately 2,794 square feet of right‑of‑way in the R‑2 zone to allow the EDA to assume ownership upon payment of $1,718 and associated fees; staff said no utilities are known in the portion under consideration.
The Marion Town Council approved vacating a portion of municipal right‑of‑way running from South Iron Street to Pearl Avenue on July 6 to facilitate an Economic Development Authority transfer. Town staff described the parcel as roughly 2,794 square feet in an R‑2 zone with no known town utilities; the council approved the transfer for $1,718 plus survey, attorney and recording costs.
Todd Long told council the proposed parcel "is approximately 2,794 square feet" and that the $1,718 price reflects $0.61 per square foot; the record notes the cost does not include survey or deed‑recording fees. The motion was made by Larry Carter, seconded by Todd May, and passed 7–0.
