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Commissioners approve cooperation agreement for Shamrock Heights, discuss 35-home proposal
Summary
Fayette County commissioners unanimously approved a Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority for the Shamrock Heights Homebuyer Development Initiative in Menallen Township and discussed a related proposal to build roughly 35 single-family homes on county land.
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Cooperation Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority related to the Shamrock Heights Homebuyer Development Initiative in Menallen Township. The motion was made by Commissioner Harry Dutch Kaufman and seconded by Commissioner Vince Vicites and passed without dissent.
After the vote, Commissioner Vince Vicites provided an update on a proposed housing project tied to the initiative, saying the plan would develop "approximately 35 single-family homes on County-owned property," and that infrastructure funding is being pursued. Commissioner Scott Dunn noted a partnership with Threshold Housing Development; Commissioner Kaufman added that "participants are typically employed individuals who may receive reduced home costs, making homeownership more attainable." The board did not set specific funding sources during the meeting.
