Council Advances Clarke Court Vacation for Jefferson Scholars

Charlottesville City Council signaled support for vacating Clarke Court and selling the right-of-way to adjoining landowner The Jefferson Scholars Foundation, directing staff to negotiate purchase terms and draft a final ordinance. The proposed transaction remains pending a second reading and final vote.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

FACILITIES

Renewal

Proposed one-time street vacation and land sale; final terms and dates to be determined upon second reading and approval of the ordinance.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Charlottesville City Council Minutes November 2025

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by City of Charlottesville?

Jefferson Scholars Foundation was awarded this facilities contract by City of Charlottesville, as recorded on November 3, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

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