File #: 98-24    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Order Status: Tabled to a Future Date
File created: 2/8/2024 In control: Public Property Committee
On agenda: 2/13/2024 Final action:
Title: Order: Whereas, 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, is one of the last existing buildings created through the philanthropy of the Converse Family; and Whereas, the Historic Commission will be holding a public hearing on the proposed demolition of said building at their meeting of Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM; Now, Therefore, Be It Ordered that the City Council negotiate with the owner of 15 Ferry Street to acquire the building and land located at 15 Ferry Street (known by City Assessor's Parcel ID 075 272 211) for historic preservation through gift, purchase, land swap, or other transfer.
Sponsors: Ryan O'Malley
Attachments: 1. Parcel id# 075272205 used for 15 Ferry Street relocation., 2. 100-24 City Council agenda, 3. CPC Letter to City Council and Mayor re 15 Ferry Street Preservation_2023.01.29, 4. MHC to Mayor CC 2.21.24 re 15 Ferry wAtts, 5. MHC to Mayor & CC 1.23.24 re 15 Ferry wAtts

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Order: Whereas, 15 Ferry Street, the M. Ida Converse Building, is one of the last existing buildings created through the philanthropy of the Converse Family; and

Whereas, the Historic Commission will be holding a public hearing on the proposed demolition of said building at their meeting of Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM;

Now, Therefore, Be It Ordered that the City Council negotiate with the owner of 15 Ferry Street to acquire the building and land located at 15 Ferry Street (known by City Assessor’s Parcel ID 075 272 211) for historic preservation through gift, purchase, land swap, or other transfer.