During a recent government meeting, a resident raised concerns regarding alleged discrimination in the denial of a property purchase adjacent to their home, previously part of the old OVA nursing home. The individual expressed frustration over the city's handling of the situation, claiming that their need for the lot was essential for access to their property.

The resident detailed their attempts to acquire the lot, citing a history of communication with city officials and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that revealed issues with drainage on the property. They argued that this drainage problem rendered the lot unsuitable for building, a fact they claim was ignored by city departments.

In a significant turn of events, the resident reported that a contractor working on city-owned property recently damaged a drainage line that they had previously identified. They provided photographic evidence of the incident and noted that a city manager had verified the existence of the drainage during a site visit.

The resident emphasized the importance of addressing these issues, stating that no one should face discrimination, especially in light of the city's stated goals of revitalization and planning. They expressed a desire to present further documentation to support their claims and called for corrective action regarding their situation.