Muncie board approves conveyance of small city parcel to redevelopment commission

On July 23 the Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety approved Resolution 1-25 to convey a small sliver of city-owned property to the Muncie Redevelopment Commission. The board approved the conveyance by voice vote after a brief description of the parcel and confirmation from the city attorney that the transfer was appropriate.

A board member described the transfer as a precautionary measure, saying, “All this does is take a very small sliver of land that the city of Muncie owns, turn it over then to the Muncie Redevelopment Commission … it really doesn't impact anybody at any time.” The board member also said they had discussed the matter with attorney Ben Freeman.

Board members asked about the parcel's location during the discussion. Remarks in the meeting placed it in the area of the 1700 block of North Colson and referenced East Reserve and Bethel as nearby points of reference, though precise property lines were not read into the record. The board did not identify any immediate use for the parcel; the stated purpose was to make the land “available” to the redevelopment commission if needed.

A motion to approve the resolution, labeled in the meeting as Resolution 1-25, was moved and seconded and passed on a voice vote. No public comment or opposition was recorded on the item.

The board’s action documents the transfer to the redevelopment commission; any future use of the parcel would be subject to the redevelopment commission’s authority and any applicable approvals required by law or local policy.