Redevelopment commission approves RFP to offer railroad-corridor parcels for housing development
May 29, 2026 | Lafayette City, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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The Lafayette Redevelopment Commission approved a request May 28 to issue a public offering for several city-owned railroad-relocation parcels in the Ellsworth–Romig neighborhood.
Dennis said the parcels lie between New York and Romig Streets and between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Staff proposes a combined minimum bid equal to the average of two appraisals — $69,700 — and requires that any successful bidder agree to terms in the public offering, including initiating a rezoning to planned development for housing. If no acceptable offers arrive within 60 days, staff may begin negotiations.
A motion to approve the request for proposals was made and seconded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote with one opposition recorded. Staff will publish the RFP and proceed with advertising and the offering process.
Dennis said the parcels lie between New York and Romig Streets and between Sixth and Seventh Streets. Staff proposes a combined minimum bid equal to the average of two appraisals — $69,700 — and requires that any successful bidder agree to terms in the public offering, including initiating a rezoning to planned development for housing. If no acceptable offers arrive within 60 days, staff may begin negotiations.
A motion to approve the request for proposals was made and seconded; the commission approved the motion by voice vote with one opposition recorded. Staff will publish the RFP and proceed with advertising and the offering process.
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