A conditional agreement to sell the former Harriston Senior School property to local developers is in place.
Council here declared the former school property surplus through a resolution at its Feb. 19 meeting. The move is part of the process to pave the way for the planned sale of the George Street property to Jeremy and Jeff Metzger or Palmerston.
In a report to council, CAO Bill White explained the proposed purchase price is $105,000, but the deal is subject to a number of conditions relating to preparing the property for development, confirming service requirements and addressing zoning issues. Council purchased the 6.5-acre property from the Upper Grand District School board for $60,000 in a deal which closed in June of 2012.
White noted that the town is required under its procurement bylaw to obtain an appraisal on the property prior to completing the sale. A public meeting will also be held to provide opportunity for community input on the type of development.
The conditional agreement requires at least one-half acre of parkland be included in the development, which is expected to include single family and semi-detached housing, including geared-for seniors accommodations.
