Wreckers circle GM plant…

Demolition companies among potential buyers of GM plant.

Moraine City Manager David Hicks thinks a sale of the former General Motors assembly plant property is imminent, and he envisions the 121 hectare (300-acre) property having up to 10 users, all operating under a landlord owner.

Hicks also thinks city leaders will have input on Motors Liquidation Co.’s choice of buyer, although he doesn’t think the city will have “veto authority.”

In a memo to Moraine City Council , Hicks said “demolition companies” are among the potential purchasers, but he told the Dayton Daily News recently that he hopes the site avoids demolition.

“We’d rather have a building than a vacant lot,” Hicks said.

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