Council approves up to $110,000 to buy right‑of‑way from American Leadership Academy for Hunt Highway project

Council authorized the town manager to execute documents to acquire 4.1075 acres of right‑of‑way and 0.2029 acres of drainage easement from American Leadership Academy for the town’s Hunt Highway reconstruction (Phase 4). Staff reported a negotiated purchase price of $96,000 and requested authorization of up to $110,000 to cover additional title and closing costs.

During discussion council members noted the acquisition benefits school safety and road improvements near the academy. One council member asked whether the school had donated the land; staff said they did not and that the town negotiated an offer. After brief discussion a motion to approve the purchase agreement was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.