CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department held a public meeting Wednesday to provide additional information and receive community feedback on a proposed property acquisition at 1485 Golf Club Lane to create a community services facility.
The city is considering buying the property on Golf Club Lane for $400,000 using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The site is being evaluated for use as a community services facility, focused on addressing key gaps identified in Clarksville.
Additional information shared, community member concerns
Director of the Neighborhood and Community Services Department Michelle Austin hosted the meeting alongside other members of her department.
“Tonight’s meeting is part of the city’s effort to provide transparency and gather input while we continue to investigate the potential purchase of 1485 Golf Club Lane,” Austin said. “It’s important to understand that the ordinance going before the city’s finance committee this month, and City Council next month, is enabling legislation. It allows the city to continue evaluating the property and complete the necessary due diligence before any final decisions are made.”
Austin said that at their current stage in the project, the city is conducting environmental review and testing at the site, while also reviewing fire safety and code considerations. She also said at this stage, they are reviewing operating feasibility, taking feedback and awaiting final appraisal of the property…