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Sale of city-owned Bergen Street parcel for redevelopment

Summary

The city is selling Block 3665, Lots 1-6 to Bergen Street Partners for $316,800 for redevelopment. The vote split the council, with four members abstaining and several residents speaking against it at the hearing.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The city receives $316,800 from the sale.

✅Who benefits

The developer acquiring the parcel and, ultimately, the redeveloped site's neighborhood.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents who opposed the sale testified concerns at the public hearing.

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