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PllESENTED May 23. 1989
RESOLUTION NO. 89-111 ADOPTED May 23, 1989
A REMOLUTION: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOIl THE
PURCHASE OF DODONA MANOR
WHEREAS, the former home of General George C. Marshall (hereinafter referred to as "Dodona
Manor'), represents one of the town's premier historic, architectural and environmental resources;
and
WHE~, through its preservation Dodona Manor will form an attractive transition between
the residential character of Edwards Ferry Road and the commercial uses of downtown Leesburg
thereby enhancing the gateway to Leesburg's historic district; and
WHEREAS, Council Resolution No. 88-198, adopted October 25, 1988, pledged $1 million from
previously issued general obligation bond funds, as well as $409,000 in advanced payment from the
town's utility fund, to be reimbursed by future donations toward the acquisition of this propert~ and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg was successful in securing a $500,000 grant from the
V'~rginia Historic Resources Commission; and
WHEREAS, negotiations are continuing toward a contract between the Town of Leesburg and
the owners of Dodona Manor, which will be approved as to legal form by the town attorney's ofl~ce;
and
WHEREAS, the George C. Marshall Preservation Committee is actively engaged in a successful
campaign to raise additional funds necessary to acquire this property.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Vir~ni~ as follows:
SECTION I. The Mayor of the Town of Leesburg is authorized and directed to execute an
option agreement by and between Molly B. Winn and the Town of Leesburg, in a form delivered to
the Town Council on May 23, 1989.
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RESOLUTION - AUTHOI~I~NG OPTIOIN AGREEMENT FOR DODONA MANOR
SECTION II. The exercise of ali options set forth in the agreement shall be authorized by
future Council resolution-
PASSED this 23rd day of May , 1989.
ATTEST:
Clerk of Cou~fil
Robert E. ~evi~ Mayor
Town of Leesburg