City Council to host public hearing, vote on purchase of low-barrier shelter property

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – City Council is scheduled to hold the public hearing and vote on appropriating $6.2-million from the CIP Contingency fund for purchase of the 2000 Holiday Drive property for a low-barrier homeless facility at its meeting Monday night.

The council voted on Oct. 6 to allow the city to sign a contract to purchase the property pending a period of inspection by the city through October 30 of the parcel through for suitability.

City Manager Sam Sanders noted the property is 3.8 acres and has a 27,000 square-foot office building that has been vacant for about two years…

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