Avon council passes emergency ordinance authorizing developer's agreement with R7 Motors for Jaycox and Chester improvements

Avon City Council on May 4 unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 56-26 authorizing a developer's agreement with R7 Motors, Inc. to construct public improvements on property at the southeast corner of Jaycox Road and Chester Road. The special meeting convened at 8:42 p.m.; council voted 6-0 to suspend the rules and act on the ordinance, then voted 6-0 to adopt it with an emergency declaration.

The Clerk of Council, Barbara Brooks, read the ordinance aloud by title as presented to the body: "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT." Council member Scott Radcliffe moved to suspend the rules so the council could act at the special meeting; Anthony Moore seconded the motion and the chair recorded a unanimous vote. Radcliffe then moved to adopt the ordinance and Mary Berges seconded; the motion carried 6-0. The ordinance text authorizes a developer's agreement between the city and R7 Motors, Inc. for public infrastructure tied to the Jaycox and Chester site; the transcript does not specify funding sources, construction schedule, or additional contract terms.

City officials and staff were present for the special meeting, including Mayor Bryan Jensen, City Engineer Ryan Cummins, Planning and Economic Development Coordinator Pam Fechter, Law Director John Gasior, Finance Director Steve Presley, and Safety/Public Service Director Duane Streator. The council's action included an emergency clause, which typically makes an ordinance effective immediately upon passage; the meeting minutes do not record further discussion or conditions attached to the agreement.