TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the sale of real property located at the corner of Buckley Avenue and Camilla Road.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF BUCKLEY AVE. AND CAMILLA RD.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
CITY ATTORNEY AND PUBLIC WORKS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On July 1, 1968, the City acquired the real property located at the corner of Buckley Ave. and Camilla Rd. The property is a 0.505 acre tract of land. A chain link security fence surrounds the site and a possible underground water pipe that may have been abandoned in place. The land is generally level topographically and is near square in shape. The subject property is bounded on the south by residential homes fronting along Farhills Dr. and bounded on the north and west by residential property, as well.
The owners of 1101 Farhills Dr. contacted the City expressing interest in purchasing the property with the intent of expanding their current yard. The City explained that a competitive process would be necessary.
As authorized by LGC § 272.001(a), a City may sell land following general public notification offering the land for sale and receipt of sealed bids. However, the City is not obligated to accept any bid or offer or to complete the sale or exchange (LGC § 272.001(d)).
The City currently mows the property and has no future use for the site. If sold, the tract would be placed back on the tax roll and the City would be relieved of its duty and cost to maintain the site. Currently, the Bell County Tax Appraisal District has assessed the property at $1,810.00.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
On January 17, 2017, the City Council came to a consensus to proceed with advertising the property for competitive sealed bids. City staff published notice of the proposed sale (Bid No. 17-09) on February 19, 2017, and February 26, 2017, with a minim...
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