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E. Marshall Green of HGR Graham Partners LLP provided a deputation to City Council in opposition to motion 12-G-121 concerning the Waiver of the Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 203, Plan 51M-771 for Parkland Property (Ward 6). He explained that his client owns the subject property. Mr. Green stated that the property was originally intended for the development of a school and zoned Institutional. He commented that the land agreement provides the City with the first right of refusal to purchase the property in the event the school board does not require it. Mr. Green noted that he understands that the City wished to waive the right of first refusal on the condition that only single detached residential homes will be developed on the subject site should a change in zoning be pursued. He commented that he feels this is an unusual and improper requirement. Mr. Green indicated that he understood why City Council may want to impose such a condition, however, he feels that the determination of the type of housing to be built on the subject property should be made during a re-zoning process. Mr. Green concluded by requesting that City Council re-consider their decision and not place a condition on the waiver of the right of first refusal.