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Fort Scott accepts donated lot at 1721 East Wall; board reviews other property updates
Summary
The Fort Scott board voted to accept a donated lot at 1721 East Wall and heard updates on other city-owned parcels and potential demolitions, including 501 North Coats and 416 South Burke.
Fort Scott City officials voted to accept a donated parcel at 1721 East Wall during their Oct. 14 meeting after city staff confirmed the donors will sign a warranty deed.
The parcel was described in the meeting as a 50-by-150-foot lot; staff said the property could be salvaged, sold or otherwise placed back on the market. A motion to accept the donation was made, seconded and approved by roll call, with board members voting in favor and none recorded opposed.
Why it matters: Acquisitions by donation are one way the city is consolidating small lots that officials said could be rehabilitated or sold, reducing blight and returning property to the tax rolls.
Other property updates discussed at the meeting: - 323 Westwall: Staff said they had not yet received a response from the owner who earlier indicated a willingness to donate; the city will continue outreach. - 501 North Coats: A board member requested further follow-up with adjoining landowners about demolition options for a deteriorated structure; outreach to neighbors is ongoing. - 416 South Burke: City staff reported they had obtained a writ of restitution in an eviction proceeding; the occupant has been cooperating with removal of belongings and the writ had not yet been executed by the sheriff.
Votes at a glance: - Motion to accept donation of the lot at 1721 East Wall — approved (motion made and seconded; no recorded opposition).
Ending: Board members said they will continue title and outreach work on other donated or city-acquired parcels and follow up at a future meeting.
