CHARLES CITY, IA - A former school site could soon be home to energy efficient housing
At their meeting Tuesday, the Charles City City Council will vote to buy the exclusive purchasing rights to the old Jefferson School site.
The city wants to turn it into a "net zero" housing division. That means the homes would create as much energy as they use.
“For the price of one dollar we're purchasing the exclusive right to buy the property for the next year and there’s a set price $25.000 and this can only be exercised for this project,” said Tom Brownlow, city administrator.
Jefferson School closed in 2005 and the building was demolished earlier this year.
Brownlow says the site is attractive for housing because of existing water, sewer and streets.
