Summary
A developer offered $40,000 for a city-owned lot appraised at $85,000, hoping to build a single-family home. Council opted to route the sale through public bidding to ensure the city recovers demolition and acquisition costs.
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city appraised the lot at $85,000; a public bid process aims to recover demolition costs and full value.
Neighborhood residents gain a built lot and returned tax base if the sale produces a new home.
The applicant hoped for a direct sale but must now compete through public bidding.
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