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Council approves purchase of two parcels for $185; land bank demolitions, parking lot proposal discussed
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to execute a purchase agreement for two parcels (the 'moose property') for $185 and heard a land bank update that included 104 demolitions to date, 10 more planned and a proposal to acquire a demolished Arlington lot for gravel parking to help neighbors.
Law Director Costa Mastros told Council the city could purchase two parcels adjacent to municipal parking for $185 total; Mr. McManamon moved and Mr. Albaugh seconded a motion giving the city manager authority to execute the purchase agreement, and the motion passed by roll call with all ayes.
Separately, City Manager Michael Johnson reported on a recent land bank meeting: the land bank has demolished approximately 104 homes in Steubenville to date, has 10 additional demolitions planned, and has transferred 57 lots to homeowners. Johnson said a specific demolished lot on Arlington Street could be purchased by the city for about $150 and used as a gravel parking area to relieve parking strain on nearby blocks.
Council members voiced support for collaboration with the land bank on demolition, lot control and neighborhood stabilization work. No detailed redevelopment plan was approved at the meeting beyond the authorization to purchase the two parcels discussed by the Law Director.
