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Escanaba council approves sale of two city lots with construction requirement
Summary
The council approved selling 415 and 419 South 30 Second Street to a local builder (Baxter) for $29,250 and $34,750 respectively, with a condition that construction begin within 18 months of closing.
The Escanaba City Council voted March 6 to sell two city-owned lots at 415 and 419 South 30 Second Street to a builder identified as Baxter for $29,250 and $34,750, respectively. The sales include a requirement that construction commence within 18 months of closing.
City staff told the council the offers were negotiated just below the appraisal but above the assessor’s opinion of value; staff described the pricing as fair and characterized the proposed houses as spec homes similar to those built behind the athletic field. The recommendation from staff was to accept the offers and sell the lots.
A motion to approve the sales passed on roll call. The agenda item noted the units would add to the tax roll and local utility accounts once built. The council did not record amendments to the motion; the contracts or closing details were not specified in the meeting record provided.
Staff also noted limited current interest in appointments, and the council mentioned two alternate vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals; this administrative note did not change the outcome of the property sales.
