Fort Scott Land Bank accepts $2,100 offer for 710 South Lohman and votes to move management to city staff

The Fort Scott Land Bank on an unspecified date voted to accept a $2,100 offer for the property at 710 South Lohman and approved a separate motion to transfer management of the land bank to city staffer Lisa within 30 days.

Pat, the land bank manager, told board members the group had received two competing applications for 710 South Lohman: one for $1,000 with proof of financing and a detailed building plan, and another for $2,100 without proof of financing and only a hand‑drawn diagram. Pat said the board had asked staff to check whether the higher bidder would increase the offer; the bidder declined.

The board agreed the accepted $2,100 offer would be contingent on the purchaser obtaining necessary zoning relief. Because the lot is nonconforming, Pat said the buyer will need a variance from the planning and zoning body. The board adopted a 300‑day clock for showing “progress” on construction, measured from planning commission approval, after…