University Vacating Old City Library

Fairhope, Alabama


10 North Summit Street




LEASE EXPIRES AUGUST 1ST

According to councilman Burrell, the University of South Alabama has decided not to renew its 10 year lease for the old city library building on the corner of Summit Street and Magnolia Avenue; he had been assigned earlier to negotiate the renewal for the city council (May 28th council meeting).

The university had been leasing it for administrative offices, classrooms, and computer labs since the mid-1980's.

The core of the building was at one time the city's first library; additions were added later.

Burrell did not know of anyone else interested in leasing the property since it has not been "put on the market yet"; mayor Wilson commented earlier she thought there should be more input from the public about what to do with the numerous city-owned properties around town.

It is not known where the university is relocating its offices; but they own property down the street as well (St. James Ave. intersection).


















Comments

Anonymous said…
"decided not to renew....." did the rent go up? or did the terms remain the same as in the past?
Anonymous said…
I guess if you ask the “people” about every property you will get all kinds of answers. I think it would be good to sell a few of the city owned properties and this would be one I would select. Sell something and I will be happy.
Anonymous said…
Sell it. The city should not be in the property business. Put the proceeds into capital accounts, and spend it on infrastructure that supports core municipal functions.

Publisher said…
At its May 28th meeting, the city council only authorized Councilman Burrell to "negotiate a lease agreement ... and bring it back to the council for approval." No new terms were mentioned.
Anonymous said…
We need more banks and Realtors!
Anonymous said…
If it’s a building and we don’ need it-and I don’t think we do-sell. Downtown property is valuable and you can get some raw land further out. The new councilman sounded like he wanted more playing fields. I thought we had enough but maybe not. Hope USA is not planning to clear out completely.
Anonymous said…
The Mayor said she was going to post a listing of all city owned properties. Where is it? I feel many people would like to see a complete list of city owned properties. Then citizens could make informed suggestions as to the best use of each property or recommend the sale of the property.
Anonymous said…
Homeless shelter?
Anonymous said…
The last post reminded me. Whatever happened to the homeless woman who lived downtown ?
Fairhope does not have enough homeless to need a shelter. More efficient for them to go to Mobile.