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Council authorizes sale of four city lots with amendment to property identifier
Summary
The Common Council approved sales of four formerly city-owned lots, including an amendment correcting the SBL for 36 John Street; sales include performance bond and nominal purchase prices.
The Amsterdam Common Council authorized the sale of four city-owned parcels and approved an amendment to correct a tax parcel identifier for one lot.
By adopting Resolution 2425-233, the council authorized sales of the following parcels: 65 Academy Street to OSYR Edry LLC (Israel Edry) for $3,600 (with a $50,000 performance bond requirement); 16 Union Street to Timothy Holzower for $500; 127 Division Street to Jose Palicia for $1,000; and 36 John Street to Lorenzo and Jasmine Vargas for $1,500. During the meeting the council amended the fifth whereas clause to correct the SBL for 36 John Street to 55.52-4-2-4.
Alderman Collins explained the property disposition committee recommended sales in those cases, citing adjacent owners who had been maintaining or who own neighboring parcels. The council discussed that some low bids were not selected because of adjacency and prior maintenance; Alderman Collins noted the committees rationale would allow staff to explain to unsuccessful bidders why alternate awards were made.
The motion to approve the amended resolution passed on a roll call vote. Alderman Collins, Alderman Marticello, Alderman Carpenter, Alderman Quistamars, Alderman Holliday and Alderman Collins voted aye on the final adoption as recorded in the council roll call.
The sale authorizations include typical closing and performance conditions; staff said the 65 Academy Street sale requires a $50,000 performance bond as part of the authorization.
