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Regular Agenda Item 2. E.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	09/03/2019
Submitted By:	Melissa Henderson, Deputy Clerk
Department:	Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Information

Request/Subject

Sealed bid for the purchase of Assessor's parcel number 305-10-022B.

Background Information

On May 11, 2016, the Gila County Treasurer deeded parcel number 305-10-022B to the State of Arizona c/o Board of Supervisors because the previous owner did not pay taxes on the subject property for 7 consecutive years. Per the Treasurer, the property is part of Westridge Drive in Young. The property adjoins Gila County Assessor parcel numbers 305-100-005F and 305-10-005M both are now owned by Gray Family Trust David C. and Janice K. Gray Trustees. It also adjoins Gila County Assessor parcel numbers 305-10-005P owned by Laurie Munn and 305-10-005N owned by AZ Christian Education Endowment Foundation Inc. Both Ms. Munn and Mr. Marvin Faber (ALEEF Treasurer) have signed off that they have no issues with the Grays purchasing the roadway.

On December 6, 2016, the Board of Supervisors held its annual auction and this property did not sell; therefore, it was added to a list of properties that are available for sale year-round. The lien amount for this property is $473.52.

Evaluation

On August 21, 2019, the adjoining property owner submitted a sealed bid to the Clerk of the Board to purchase the subject parcel along with a letter for the Board of Supervisors to consider accepting a bid that is less than the lien amount due to the cost to clean up the property. If the bid is accepted by the Board, the adjoining land owner intends to maintain the roadway.

Gila County Resolution No. 15-05-05 states, "WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors may waive the requirement to sell the property for no less than the total lien amount if a condition warrants selling a parcel at a lesser price."

Conclusion

It would be advantageous for the Board of Supervisors to consider a bid that is less than the lien amount; whereby, if the property is sold, it will go back on the County's tax rolls.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors consider the bid for the purchase of tax parcel number 305-10-022B.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to consider a sealed bid for the purchase of Assessor's tax parcel number 305-10-022B and, if accepted, authorize the Chairman's signature on the Quit Claim Deed. (Marian Sheppard)

Attachments
305-10-022B Sealed Bid Request
305-10-022B Information
305-10-022B Map