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File #: 211686    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Approved
File created: 4/6/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/8/2021 Final action: 5/13/2021
Enactment date: 4/8/2021 Enactment #: 211686
Title: Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 191 Highland Avenue for municipal historic and arts purposes.
Code sections: Property/Land Transaction -
Attachments: 1. 191 Highland Ave-Order of Taking

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Requesting the adoption of an Order of Taking for 191 Highland Avenue for municipal historic and arts purposes.

 

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To the Honorable City Council:

 

I hereby request that the Council adopt the attached Order of Taking in order to acquire the former Armory building located at 191 Highland Avenue.  The acquisition will allow the City to create a cultural arts center while preserving the historic nature of the property.

 

My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor