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Read. Follow. Verify.Grant Approval for Greenways Land Acquisition
Record date · June 23, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The city has authorized officials to accept a grant of up to $25,000 from the Open Space Institute. These funds are designated for purchasing tax-delinquent private land to expand and connect local greenway trails.
The city will acquire specific tax-delinquent properties to expand public greenway infrastructure using $25,000 in external grant funding.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Open Space Institute
They are the grantor providing up to $25,000 to the city.
Private landowners of tax-delinquent property
Their properties are eligible for acquisition by the city under this resolution.
Key Facts
- The city is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Open Space Institute to receive grant funds.
- The total grant amount is capped at $25,000.
- The funds are restricted to the acquisition of privately owned, tax-delinquent land.
- The purpose of the land acquisition is to improve the connectivity of city greenways.
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- The resolution was passed by the Committee on Recreation, Youth, and Senior Services.
- The file number for this legislation is 2026-0562.
- The resolution was introduced on May 29, 2026.
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Targeted Land Acquisition
The city is specifically leveraging tax-delinquency status as a mechanism to acquire land for public greenway expansion.
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