The Elko County Commission voted to direct the county treasurer to issue notice of intent to sell tax‑delinquent property at 837 Idaho Street after the City of Elko redevelopment manager described the site as a downtown blight and said the redevelopment agency would use statutory authority to rehabilitate or dispose of the property.

City presentation and legal process: Cathy Laughlin, city planner and redevelopment manager for the City of Elko, told commissioners the property (formerly a hotel) is blighted and that, under Nevada Revised Statutes provisions for redevelopment agencies, the city could request acquisition of the parcel and use redevelopment authority to demolish, redevelop or place deed restrictions. Laughlin explained that if the treasurer notifies the owner and the owner does not pay back taxes within 90 days, the county may sell directly to the requesting redevelopment agency rather than sending the parcel to public auction.

Treasurer steps and timeline: County treasurer staff said title searches and proper notifications are required before notice may be given. The board directed the treasurer to proceed with notice of intent; the treasurer said a title search and notification process will take additional weeks before the 90‑day payment period begins.

Why it matters: Direct sale to a redevelopment agency can accelerate downtown remediation and transfer of a problem property to an entity with statutory redevelopment powers. The commission’s action begins the notification timetable; final disposal would return to the commission for approval.

Ending: The treasurer will perform title searches, notify owners and begin the statutory 90‑day period; the board will receive any subsequent sale request under the statute for final authorization.