The resolution is likely aimed at the city’s issues with the former Virginia Intermont College site, which has been vacant for more than a decade.
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Owner of Virginia Intermont property in Bristol still plans to open a business college at the site, attorney says
U.S. Magis says it would fight any attempt by the city to take over the property under a new law, which the owner considers unconstitutional.
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Agenda Bristol: City council to consider change to ordinance dealing with blighted buildings
The move comes after the city’s effort to take control of the former VI College property was stymied; the city is also considering deeming the property “criminally blighted.”
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Owner of former Virginia Intermont campus pays $605,000 in back taxes, just a day after Bristol sought to take over the property
The city had successfully sought state legislation that would have allowed it to gain control of the burned-out property and sell it to a developer.
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Agenda Bristol: Residents can weigh in on improvements to Lee Highway
The changes in the Exit 7 area will improve traffic flow and safety, according to VDOT.
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Bristol officials look toward a new future for Virginia Intermont property
A new law that could give the city control over the burned-out property takes effect Tuesday. City leaders would like to see the site redeveloped.
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Agenda Bristol: Planning commission to consider combining casino parcels
The Bristol casino owners are asking the planning commission to combine multiple tax map parcels into one large parcel and establish additional rights of way to the city, needed for sidewalks and other improvements.
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Agenda Bristol: City council to make CDBG funding decisions at Tuesday meeting
The city’s Community Development Block Grant funding totals $273,131 for the coming year.
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Agenda Bristol: More flexible zoning is being requested for 50 acres of land in Bristol
The rezoning will be considered Monday by the city’s planning commission.
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Agenda Bristol: City leaders to consider adopting pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan for natural disasters like flooding and snowstorms
The plan is required to meet federal law and to be eligible to apply for some assistance programs or to receive a declaration of a federal major disaster or emergency from FEMA.
