The City purchased the property, not all of the funds were from the City, however. There was funding both from the State and the County as well as the City's contribution. Also when considering the amount that was payed for the property you have to take into account that it was an eminent domain situation and more may have been paid for the property to avoid litigation. On a final note, neither John Ferry or Mayor Hagnauer were in their current position at the time of the purchase.