Mayor signs purchase agreement for M.D. Shannon

Mayor Lee Dragna, on behalf of the city of Morgan City, signed a purchase agreement to buy Shannon Elementary from the St. Mary Parish School Board on Wednesday.

The city is currently in negotiations to create a new housing subdivision! Dragna said the project calls for 16 lots and will be completed in phases including proposals for the three school buildings situated on the property. And, that's where the public comes in; Dragna said public input is necessary for the future site development. He believes the buildings would be better suited for community purposes.

They will be constructed along Wise Street in the area of the former school's existing playground equipment.

The property will be transferred to the Morgan City Development District, which will be responsible for developing the entire site. Following the district's proposal, the city will announce a town hall meeting to obtain public comments and suggestions.

Final recommendations and approval will go before the City Council.