Florin property land donation negotiations
Summary
Frank Florin wants to donate his entire 10-acre property next to Legacy Woods to the city, with a legal requirement that it stay open space forever. The house, septic, well and electricity are already removed, and the city attorney is drafting the donation agreement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Donation of land valued as a gift to the city, with removal costs already borne by the donor.
Residents who will gain ten more acres of permanently protected open space next to Legacy Woods.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Natural Resources Conservation Board - Oct 20, 2026
The property owner near Legacy Woods is reviewing a draft purchase agreement with his attorney, and talks are happening about weekly. The donor wants to protect the land from heavy development while allowing chip trails.
Natural Resources Conservation Board - Aug 18, 2026
Frank Florin wants to donate his entire 10-acre property next to Legacy Woods to the city, with a legal requirement that it stay open space forever. The house, septic, well and electricity are already removed, and the city attorney is drafting the donation agreement.
Natural Resources Conservation Board - May 19, 2026
The owner of about ten acres next to Legacy Woods may donate the forested parcel to the city after a supportive May 4 council workshop. Board members want it kept as passive open space with a low-cost wood-chip loop trail and signage honoring the donor family.
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