805 East Avenue sale goes to RFP
Summary
A resident's $300,000 unsolicited offer (later raised to the $320,875.79 the city owes Florida Housing) became an RFP, with old grinder stations and piping required to be removed. The revelation of the hidden housing-fund debt annoyed commissioners.
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Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimum price of $320,875.79 must repay Florida Housing Corporation.
The city gets the best market offer and avoids paying to remove the utilities itself.
The Franklin family's direct offer was not accepted; Commissioner Hughes objected to the process.
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