Res 061-2018 Trustee Parcel Bids 6/5/2018
Resolution No. 61-2018
Resolution to accept or reject sealed bids as presented for 35 excess
City Trustee parcels and authorizing execution of deeds to convey
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WHEREAS, from time to time, the City of Wichita Falls, along with the Wichita
Falls Independent School District and Wichita County recover judgments in suits filed in
the District Courts of Wichita County, Texas, for delinquent taxes, penalties, and
interest and the foreclosure of the tax lien on properties located in the City of Wichita
Falls, Wichita County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reduce the inventory of real property
acquired from delinquent tax suits; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2018, 35 sealed bid proposals were received for 49
parcels; and
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners voted on April 30, 2018 to accept or
reject the sealed bids as presented; and
WHEREAS, the WFISD voted on May 21, 2018 to accept or reject the sealed
bids as presented; and
WHEREAS, pending approval of all three entities, it is determined to be in the
best interest of the public to return these properties with accepted bids to private
ownership and put them back on the tax roll.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents to
facilitate the sale to the winning bidders as recommended and indicated by staff on the
Bid Form.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of June, 2018.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk