Between that first meeting and the next meeting, Ward 4 Councilor Charles Cuthbert contacted CPDC to add another map, "Scenario 10," to the surprise and controversy of other members on city council. They came to a verbal agreement that two of those options - five and six - were the best options to have the public decide between. The issue surrounding redistricting lines has persisted through several city council meetings.Ĭouncilors began with nine draft redistricting maps drawn up by the Crater Planning District Commission. Final vote on Petersburg's redistricting maps Quality Trailers is a minority-owned trailer manufacturer with distribution across the east coast.Ī fourth bid from Northside Gourmet Market Ecosystem appears to still be alive, though its proposed purchase price has not increased from its initial offer well below the threshold. SCDHC wants to build a communal living space with 12 market rate studio apartments. Habitat would use the building to expand its Re-Store, which is located on the adjacent property. The city manager previously spoke about choosing an opportunity that was close to the minimum sale threshold, but also the right fit for the neighborhood on Commerce Street. Quality Trailers has upped its offer from $100,100 to $225,000. Habitat and SCDHC are both offering $220,000. The vote was delayed once again to avoid a bidding war as SCDHC called in offering to match Habitat's offer.Įntering the Tuesday meeting, three of the original five bidders have offered acceptable proposal prices. Before Habitat raised its bid, it appeared that council was about to put forward a motion to approve SCDHC's bid. Habitat then raised its hand - via the virtual meeting - to increase its offer to $220,000. Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation's offer increased to $215,000 before the beginning of the meeting. When it came back before council, there was confusion among some of the bidders. The 835 Commerce Street property is assessed for $430,000. Property disposition guidelines say that buildings have to be sold for 50% of their assessed value. The vote was ultimately delayed because none of the bids came close to the city's minimum required sale amount. This was after a staff report about the different proposals, but before any of the entities made presentations. Other councilors expressed a desire to hear more from the entities bidding for the property. Howard Myers initially offered his vote of support for a proposal from the Petersburg Habitat for Humanity. More: For nearly two years, the city thwarted efforts to open a shelterīidding over the empty structure started with five suitors and has gradually whittled its way down to three serious options.Ĭouncilor W. To this day the former Salvation Army building remains empty.
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Those offers were repeatedly pushed away by the city. Since that closure, one group met with the city on several occasions offering to buy the building and reopen it as a homeless shelter. The nonprofit cited financial difficulties as its reason for closing.
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The former Salvation Army homeless shelter at 835 Commerce Street was abandoned in 2017. Zoom Link: Sale of the former homeless shelter To make a public comment on any vote, enter the meeting's Zoom link posted to its Facebook page. The meeting can be watched through the city's Live Meetings page. The meeting is scheduled to be held virtually through Zoom on Tuesday, Feb.
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Tuesday should spell the end of the discussions over redistricting the city's wards, and the sale of the Petersburg's abandoned homeless shelter. Both have come before council on several occasions, with votes expected, but ended up being delayed for various reasons. PETERSBURG - The upcoming city council meeting has two prominent items for residents to look out for. An earlier verson said the meeting was still set for Feb. Update: This meeting was rescheduled to Feb.