The acquisition of this property would result in the implementation of a new department, staffing, maintenance, additional sewer costs, etc. Partnering with other governmental agencies while retaining authority over the development of the property would be a better solution than incurring additional costs when the full effect is unknown. Oakwick’s revenues will be negatively impacted by changes in population, and there will be approximately five hundred residents and a major employer leaving our community. A majority of Oakwick’s revenue is property and income taxes which helps pay for essential services, road and bridge maintenance. There will be at least 500 households leaving Oakwick, this is 3% of the population, but the bigger effect is the 13% (2,000 employees) of the population that purchased food, gas, supplies, and other contributing fiscal…