Summary
The city put eleven properties — including the historic Royer Mansion, two Cypress Street homes, and the full Grand Street block — on the surplus land path, opening the door to future public-private development. Staff and the city attorney stressed the city keeps control and can pull properties back, and historic protections stay in place.
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Revenue potential from any future disposition is uncertain; savings would come from offloading maintenance costs.
Potentially future development, housing, and reduced maintenance burdens on the city.
Neighbors of the historic Cypress Street homes worry a certain university could acquire them; staff says protections remain.
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