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Council approves adjoining 4.3‑acre Medlock Bridge parcel for $800,000
Summary
Council authorized purchase of an adjacent 4.3‑acre parcel at 8940 Medlock Bridge Road for $800,000 to expand options for the recently authorized Medlock acquisition; the motion passed 4–3 and supporters said the parcel increases connectivity and use opportunities.
Councilmember (speaker 9) moved to authorize purchase of property at 8940 Medlock Bridge Road (4.3 acres) from William George Verner Sr. and David Howard Verner for $800,000. The motion was seconded and proponents said acquiring the adjoining parcel increases access and use options for the Medlock properties the council is acquiring.
Council voted 4–3 in favor. Supporters emphasized the favorable price and strategic adjacency; those opposed raised similar fiscal prudence concerns as on the previous item. Staff will proceed with negotiation and closing once authorized by council.
