In a quickly called special meeting Monday evening that culminated discussions that began just last week, the Buena Vist board of trustees voted unanimously to approve an assignment of a contract to buy real estate north of town for $1,385,000.
The funds will be allocated from the townâs water fund.
The 103-acre property, located 10 miles north of town, west of U.S. Highway 24 near Tomken Machine has several buildings and includes a deeded 3.1 cubic feet per second water right on the Arkansas River dating to 1882 out of the Dryfield Ditch.
Town administrator Phillip Puckett called the agreement to purchase âa milestone for town ⦠it really helps fulfill one of the highest priorities town has had for several years.â