What happened
The city approved the purchase of land near the Bob Bennett Complex owned by SPJST Lodge 187, a chapter of a Czech fraternal benefit society. Coming out to $1.4 million, the acquisition of the 2.9-acre property will further the building’s expansion.
“We’ve always looked at this 3 acres in between here and wanted to acquire it because it really helps build out our master plan for this entire property,” Director of Public Works Michael Thane said at the Aug. 14 meeting.
The Bob Bennett Complex, which houses the city's public works divisions, is in Phase 2 of an expansion to house the community and neighborhood services and general services departments. The expansion is estimated to be fully completed by 2029.
What else?
City Council also approved a $489,078 purchase agreement with Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital to acquire 2.45 acres of land to construct Fire Station No. 11.
Located on Seton Parkway and University Boulevard, the new fire station will follow the same design as Fire Station Nos. 1 and 10, the other two funded by the 2023 general obligation bonds.
One new feature of Fire Station No. 11 is the addition of a police satellite office. The office will be about 800 square feet, Director of General Services Chad McDowell said, and will have a separate access point from the rest of the station.
