The Branson Board of Aldermen have approved the purchase of 20 acres of land from Ballparks of America.
The land is vacant and was offered to the city unsolicited from Ballparks of America for $1 million according to information released by the city on Monday. The release also states that the land in not generating any money for the taxpayers currently but could be used for the city’s benefit down the road.
The offer was accepted by a vote of the Board of Aldermen in a Special Meeting last week.
“This is one of many decisions that the Board of Aldermen and I have taken action on this year, to be fiscally responsible to our taxpayers,” said Branson Mayor, Larry Milton in the release.
More information can be found in the Document Center on the City of Branson Website.
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