We have good news to share! Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) and the City of Chelsea signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on Friday, May 5. The signing of the Letter of Intent is an important step toward a Development Agreement. It signifies the willingness of the City of Chelsea and MSPA to work together in good faith to develop an agreement to revitalize and reimagine the former Federal Screw Works site.
At the May 1 City Council meeting, Community Development Director Adrianna Jordan addressed the council with the background work done by City staff and attorneys “to draft a non-binding Letter of Intent related to the roles and responsibilities of MSPA and the City of Chelsea relative to site remediation, park development, and milestones triggering transfer of ownership from MSPA to the City of Chelsea. Execution of this LOI not only helps define the aforementioned items but also provides good faith reassurance to outside agencies that are committing funds going towards site cleanup. If the City Council approves this LOI, it is the intention of MSPA and the City to begin drafting a development agreement over the next few months.” Council passed the motion to approve.
Mayor Jane Pacheco shared, "We are excited to take this next step with MSPA and continue to demonstrate our commitment to the project with additional legal, environmental, and city staff resources. It is wonderful to see the progress build."
MSPA Board Member Joe Ziolkowski said, "We believe that through our strong public-private partnership (PPP) we will transform a previously blighted site into a dynamic park for the entire community to enjoy for many years. MSPA is grateful for its partners, particularly the City of Chelsea, and looks forward to a productive PPP relationship and outcome that will positively impact our community and serve as a model for other communities."
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To create an intergenerational community park for Chelsea. Through the power of grassroot volunteerism, we will revitalize this downtown property for a better human experience.
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Please note, images, drawings, and videos of the future park are conceptual. The final plans will be dictated by environmental findings, public input, funding, city regulations, etc.
