Res 108-2017 8/15/2017Resolution No. __108-2017__
Resolution to accept sealed bids as presented for 63 excess City
Trustee parcels and authorizing execution of deeds to convey title
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 July 28, 2017, 63 sealed bid proposals were received for 100
parcels; and,
WHEREAS, the County Commissioners voted on August 7, 2017 to accept the
sealed bids as presented; and ,
WHEREAS, the WFISD will vote on August 21, 2017 to accept 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 15th day of August, 2017.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk