Town Weighs Land Transfer Request from CSHO

The Town of Cochrane considered a request from the Cochrane Society for Housing Options to transfer ownership of the Homestead municipal lands, currently leased to the organization under a 60‑year $1.00/year agreement. Administration is recommending that Council decline the land transfer at this time and instead continue exploring alternative funding and lease-based partnership models, though a nominal $1.00 transfer with strict covenants is presented as an alternative option.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$1.00

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

60-year land lease at $1.00 annual rate (existing); proposed fee-simple transfer for nominal $1.00 consideration

Renewal

Existing 60-year nominal lease at $1.00 annually remains in place under the recommended option; a potential future transfer for $1.00 with affordability covenants and reversion clauses is outlined but not approved.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Town of Cochrane AgendaPacket Regular Council Meeting 2026-06-15

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by Town of Cochrane?

Cochrane Society for Housing Options was awarded this facilities contract by Town of Cochrane, as recorded on June 15, 2026. The contract value is $1.00.

How much is the Cochrane Society for Housing Options contract with Town of Cochrane worth?

The Cochrane Society for Housing Options contract with Town of Cochrane is valued at $1.00, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Cochrane AgendaPacket Regular Council Meeting 2026-06-15 (AgendaPacket), dated June 15, 2026 from Town of Cochrane. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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