Summary
A year of leasing failed, so the city will try to sell the old fire headquarters with a $150,000 floor price, hoping a business moves in.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimum $150,000 in one-time sale proceeds for a building appraised at $453,000.
Nearby north-side residents hoping for a walkable neighborhood business.
No groups are clearly negatively affected yet, though nearby residents could be if a future use brings traffic, noise, or other disruptions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
A year of leasing failed, so the city will try to sell the old fire headquarters with a $150,000 floor price, hoping a business moves in.
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