What type of due diligence is being done at the site before committing taxpayer funds to the purchase?
Several environmental assessments, building inspections, a traffic study, and Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements were analyzed for the site and reports were presented to City Council on May 19 and July 7. Pinyon Environmental Engineering Resources was engaged to examine the property for any recognized environmental conditions. Pinyon completed its review and did not find any environmental concerns that recommended evaluating further. Temkin Wielga Hardt & Longenecker, an environmental legal services firm, has been contracted to pursue follow-up environmental review of the property. In addition, in the purchase agreement, the seller has signed warranties regarding the legal status and environmental condition of the property. A commercial building inspector was contracted to thoroughly review all of the structures in place on the property. Given the age of the buildings, the inspector indicated they are well-built structures kept in fair repair. As with most buildings of this age
