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Independence city leaders are considering selling two historic homes, the Bingham-Waggoner Estate and Vaile Mansion, to private buyers due to high maintenance costs. The city has owned the estate since the 1960s and the mansion since 1983. A master plan suggests selling them to ease financial strain, as annual operating costs reach $125,000 to $150,000 and $12-15 million is needed for major repairs. Locals and historical societies oppose the sale, fearing development or shutdowns. Council members aim to find a middle ground, considering alternatives like a new nonprofit conservancy or another bond vote. The next budget will determine the fate of these historic sites.

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