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May  2026

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City Council voted in favor of authorizing the mayor to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for disposition of real property for ground lease for the Wyman school property. What does this mean?

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An RFP is a public process where developers or organizations can submit ideas and plans for how the property could be used. The discussion involves a possible ground lease, which means the city would likely keep ownership of the land while leasing it to another party for redevelopment or use.

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This vote does not finalize any plans for the property. It begins the process of exploring proposals and future options for the site.

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Breaking it down:

• Authorize Mayor = The Mayor is allowed to move forward with the next step.

• Request for Proposal (RFP) = A formal document asking interested parties to submit plans and proposals for the property.

• Disposition of Real Property = The city is considering transferring rights to use the property. It does not necessarily mean selling it.

• Ground Lease = The city would typically retain ownership of the land while leasing the property to another party for a long period (often decades). The lessee may be allowed to renovate, develop, or operate the site under the lease terms.

• Wyman School, 677 Main Street = The specific property being discussed.

• The city is beginning a formal process to solicit proposals and explore options for the property's future.

• Once proposals are received, they would typically be reviewed and could require additional approvals before any agreement is finalized.

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