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Pierce authorizes IGA discussions with Thornton over properties to aid drainage and development
Summary
Mayor L. Van Why reported a meeting with Thornton about potential purchases of properties called 12W and 12E to help drainage and attract commercial/industrial uses; the Board authorized entering intergovernmental agreement discussions and flagged purchase-price talks for executive session.
The Pierce Board of Trustees authorized staff to pursue intergovernmental agreement (IGA) discussions with the City of Thornton regarding properties identified as 12W and 12E, which the mayor said could help with local drainage and provide sites for commercial or industrial development.
Mayor L. Van Why reported on the meeting with Thornton and Trustee Richard Wuehler moved to authorize entering an IGA discussion; Trustee Geffery Broughton seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The minutes record: "Motion made by Trustee Wuehler to enter an IGA. Second by Broughton. All 'AYES', motion passed." Town Attorney James Godbold told the board an executive session is likely to discuss purchase price as a next step.
The town did not provide details about the parcels' sizes or purchase price in the meeting minutes; staff will return with draft IGA language and a recommendation for next steps if negotiations proceed.
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