GIRARD — Girard City Council has approved the transfer of portions of the Ohio Leatherworks property to the Western Reserve Port Authority.

Mayor Mark Zuppo told city council Monday the northern portion of the property off U.S. Route 422, appraised at $50,000, is not needed by the city.

The city will retain the southern portion, which was appraised at $250,000.

Zuppo said Yellowstone Industries, formerly Syro Steel, is growing and has expressed interest in the northern section for its expansion.

“This section is of no use to the city of Girard. It is of no value to us but would benefit Yellowstone Industries,” Zuppo said, adding the area is north of Girard Creek.

He said transferring the property to the Port Authority will allow authority officials to negotiate with Yellowstone Indust

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