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Updated: April 26, 2024 @ 4:07 am
ERIE — The city of Erie is moving forward with the purchase of the town’s only grocery store.
During its regular meeting Monday evening, the Erie City Council instructed City Attorney Seth Jones to prepare a contract to allow the purchase of Stub’s Market from David “Stub” and Shirlene Mahurin. The contract is expected to be ready for a vote during the council’s July 27 meeting.
The city has been considering the possible acquisition of the store since last summer after the Mahurins introduced the proposal. The Mahurins haven’t been able to find a buyer for the store, and the council wants to prevent the store from closing.
An economic development committee negotiated a deal with the Mahurins to pay the couple $300,000 for the building and fixtures, plus inventory value at the time of the sale and 0.5% of gross sales for 10 years. Based on 2018 and 2019 sales, that amount would total $60,000 to $70,000. The city council discussed the proposal in April and stipulated that there would be no contract offered unless there is community support.
A city survey sent to all 606 utility customers in Erie revealed strong support for the proposal. Of the 311 returned, 213 people said they favored the purchase.
City Clerk Cindy Lero said the council on Monday discussed forming a committee to guide the city through the transition of ownership. The council plans to bring names of possible committee members to the next meeting.
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