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Sale of Former Mott Library
Department of Economic Development
Sandy Spang (x1614) / Doug Johnson (x1431)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter, execute and deliver a Real Estate Purchase Agreement and other needed instruments for the sale and conveyance of 1055 Dorr Street to Compassion Health Toledo; authorizing the deposit of net sale proceeds; making certain findings with respect thereto; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo is the owner of certain real property located at 1055 Dorr Street Toledo, Ohio 43607 (Parcel ID 10-20537). The property is commonly referred to as the former Mott Branch Library. In 2019, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library relocated its operations to a newly constructed facility across Dorr Street. Pursuant to Ordinance 550-19, the City acquired the building in January 2020 by a reverter clause in the 1972 deed that conveyed the property to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
The Department of Economic Development facilitated an extensive Request for Proposal ("RFP") process with the goal of identifying a use for the building that is beneficial to the community. The RFPs were reviewed by an Independent Review Committee made up of stakeholders and community leaders. The Committee was responsible for making a formal recommendation to the Mayor as to which proposed it believed best aligned with the goals set forth in the RFP. The Independent Review Committee made a formal recommendation to the Mayor to select the proposal submitted by Compassion Health Toledo.
Compassion Health Toledo is a 501(c)(3) organization that was incorporated in February 2015 to address the healthcare shortage in medically under-served areas. Compassion Health Toledo's mission is to provide a Christ-centered, integrated, affordable and quality health care to those who need it most, regardless of their ability to pay. The healthcare company opened its first facility in 2017 at 1638 Broadwa...
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