Civic campus land purchase (Ivory Homes and SITLA)
Purchase of 20.99 acres east of Pony Express Parkway across from Cory Wride Park for a future civic campus at $350,166.75 an acre. The council tabled it Jan. 21, 2025 and approved it Feb. 4, 2025 on a 4-1 vote.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- East of Pony Express Parkway
- Size
- 20.99 acres
- Applicant
- Ivory Homes and SITLA
Every hearing and vote
January 21, 2025 · City Council
Purchase of 20.99 acres for a future civic campus
Tabled · 5-0
The site is east of Pony Express Parkway across from Cory Wride Park, to be bought from Ivory Homes and SITLA at $350,166.75 an acre based on an independent appraisal, with deed restrictions. The minutes do not state a total; the per-acre price implies about $7.35 million. Council Member Rich Wood moved to adopt with changes, then discussion covered size limits, drive-throughs, deed restrictions and the definition of a public works facility. The council tabled it, with staff to define a public works facility and strike commercial size limits.
- Acres: 20.99
- Price: $350,166.75 per acre (total not stated)
February 4, 2025 · City Council
Purchase of 20.99 acres for a future civic campus from Ivory Homes and SITLA
Approved · 4-1
Deputy City Manager Steve Mumford presented the purchase of land east of Pony Express Parkway across from Cory Wride Park, subject to a deed restriction, at $350,166.75 an acre. The minutes do not state a total; the per-acre price implies about $7.35 million. The council tabled an earlier version Jan. 21.
- Acres: 20.99