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Rafih Group’s R7 Motors to relocate to Avon; developer agreement discussed with Dec. 31, 2027 construction deadline
Summary
Mayor Jensen told Council the Rafih Group plans to relocate and build a corporate headquarters and dealership at Jaycox and Chester; staff said plans and engineer estimates are in place and deposits prepared, and the item was acted on at a special meeting immediately after the work session.
Mayor Bryan Jensen told Council that the Rafih Group has agreed to relocate to Avon and proposed to construct a corporate headquarters and a vehicle dealership on the southeast corner of Jaycox Road and Chester Road. Jensen said the developer faces a construction deadline of Dec. 31, 2027, adding urgency to finalizing the developer’s agreement so site work can start with confidence.
City Law Director John Gasior and City Engineer Ryan Cummins described the scope—sanitary sewer and water improvements on and near Chester Road—saying plans and engineer estimates form the basis of the ordinance. Finance Director Steve Presley confirmed deposits were prepared and would be made the following morning pending Council approval; the item was taken up and acted upon at a Special Meeting of Council immediately following the Work Session (the transcript does not record the special meeting’s vote outcome).
