Walmart Donates 12 Acres to Fairhope

The City of Fairhope has acquired 12 acres next to the Walmart at the intersection of Alabama 181 and Baldwin County 48, according to GulfCoastNewsToday.com. The council recently voted to purchase the property from Walmart for $100. Council President Jack Burrell said the transaction is a donation to the city, which plans to build a police precinct on part of it. City officials have not mentioned plans for other potential uses for the land. Under the terms of the agreement, permitted uses of the property include other public buildings, as well as offices, restaurants and retail shops. Prohibited uses include grocery stores, discount shops and internet fulfillment centers.