IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION declaring certain County real property surplus and authorizing the Administration to solicit bids for the selling of the surplus parcels.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 20764, September 20, 2021
INTRODUCED BY Theresa Cass Galvin, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, the County owns three parcels of real estate near 21001 E. US Hwy 24 in Independence, MO, totaling approximately 240 acres in area, where the 16th Circuit Court formerly operated the McCune School for Boys starting in 1907; and,
WHEREAS, since the McCune facility was closed in 2012, the property has been vacant and has deteriorated to a dilapidated condition; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration has been approached by several entities interested in buying the three real estate parcels on which the facility is located; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration can identify no current or future use for the property; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the Legislature declare this real property surplus to the County's needs and authorize the Director of Finance and Purchasing to sell the property for the maximum benefit to Jackson County residents, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 11 of the Jackson County Code; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the three parcels of real estate composing the former McCune Home be and hereby are declared surplus and that the Director of Finance and Purchasing be and hereby is authorized to solicit bids for the selling of the surplus parcels pursuant to the provisions of chapter 11 of the County Code.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolut...
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