2019.03.11 Council Agenda Item 05
Summary
Discussion about purchasing 1.25 acres of land to provide permanent protection of a portion of the Cross Falmouth Corridor.
A public comment period will be not included with this item.
ACTION: Council action is not anticipated.
Description
The Town Council has met in executive session to discuss the opportunity to purchase a portion of parcel R03-006. This property includes a section of the Cross Falmouth Corridor, a ~14-mile trail corridor that extends from the Windham town line to Portland at its southern terminus. This section of the trail is currently "unsecured"; the landowner could deny use of the property at any time. LMAC prioritized the purchase by fee or easement of unsecured trail segments in its 2018 goals.
The property owners have agreed to sell the land to the town for $15,000, with the Town covering closing costs. The purchase would be funded out of the current land acquisition account.
The Council is scheduled to vote on the acquisition at its March 25 meeting. There will be an opportunity for public comment at that time.
A memo detailing the transaction and including maps of the property is attached.
