Council accepts donated 923 Eddystone Ave., will clean and evaluate for rehab or sale

Council discussed accepting ownership of 923 Eddystone Avenue after staff and council members reported on the property's condition and cleanup work. One council member cautioned about taking on tax‑exempt properties, while others argued accepting the donation now would allow the city to clean the lot, avert blight, and later sell the property to put it back on the tax roll.

"I think it's worthwhile property we take... we sell it, get a good family and put it back on the tax roll," a council member said during debate (SEG 672–679). The council inspected the property and discussed structural soundness, and staff were asked to coordinate a formal condition report. The Chair moved to accept the property; the motion was seconded and carried on the record (SEG 758–766).

Council directed staff to coordinate cleanup and determine next steps, including potential auction or inclusion in broader redevelopment lists. No binding rehab expenditure was approved at the meeting; council emphasized getting the property boarded and cleared before further decisions.