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Onondaga County lawmakers approved the purchase of the Inner Harbor property last month by a narrow 9 to 8 vote. But questions remain about contaminants.

Onondaga County legislators approve land purchase for a controversial aquarium in Syracuse’s Inner Harbor.

The 4.7 acre parcel on Syracuse's Inner Harbor has been the potential site of developments dating back to 2003.

He delivered his fifth address Wednesday evening from Onondaga Community College.

The final vote was 9 to 8, with one democrat joining eight republicans in favor of spending $85 million in taxpayer dollars on the project.

This week's narrow margin of approval by lawmakers included three republicans who joined five democrats in voting no.

The Onondaga County Legislature voted to approve the $85 million project after a majority of public speakers voice opposition.

The plan passed 9 votes to 8.

Legislator Charles Garland, who represents the 16th district which includes Syracuse's Southside, said the housing development is part of an agreement between him and McMahon.

Catch up on the news of the week with the WAER News Round up for the week of July 25.