Summary
The city spent $12 million to buy this former Kaiser site and is now negotiating exclusively with a development team for 100%-affordable housing plus mental health services. Madison wanted the site re-marketed without the county mental health component, arguing taxpayers could get more value.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city already spent $12 million from reserves on the land; the ENA itself commits no construction dollars yet.
Future affordable housing residents and District 5 neighbors seeking mental health services nearby.
Taxpayers if the negotiated project returns less value than the $12 million invested, per the dissent.
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