2.94.050 Sale to abutting owners.
If the surplus property can only be put to its highest and best use when aggregated with an abutter’s property because of its size, shape, topography, or other restriction, the surplus property may be negotiated for sale to the abutter, provided:
A. The abutter is willing to purchase for the appraised fair market value of the surplus property;
B. If more than one qualifying abutter expresses interest in purchasing the surplus property, the city council may solicit sealed bids from all; and
C. A person shall not be deemed to be an abutter if a right-of-way separates the person’s property from the surplus property unless the city has agreed to vacate the right-of-way in question or the purchase will allow a higher and better use of the abutter’s property not otherwise permitted. (Ord. 2024 § 1, 2009).