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Wagoner council tentatively approves sale of surplus downtown lot to Rogers Drug amid questions about appraisal and possible underground tank
Summary
After public discussion about appraisal comparables and potential underground contamination, the council authorized sale of a north 100-foot lot at Lots 1 & 2 Block 342 to Rogers Drug for $20,000, with buyer due diligence and responsibility for any hazardous material removal.
The Wagoner City Council authorized the sale of a downtown surplus lot (North 100 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 342) to Rogers Drug, accepting a $20,000 offer after public testimony and discussion of the appraisal and site conditions.
The property (formerly Sonny’s Muffler location) was declared surplus. The council heard from the prospective buyer and from nearby property owners. The buyer suggested a plan to clear trees, pour pads and possibly use the parcel as a food-truck park with four or five pads and utilities; he also acknowledged a potential legacy 300‑gallon used-oil container on the site that might require removal.
Staff said an appraisal had valued the lot at $50,000; the council and speaker discussed comparables and the recent sale of nearby parcels for $30,000. The buyer offered $20,000 and indicated he would undertake cleanup, including removal of any tank, but the council required that due-diligence provisions be included in the proposed contract. Council discussed whether the buyer would be required to accept responsibility for hazardous-material removal discovered during due diligence.
Council approved a motion to authorize sale to Rogers Drug for $20,000 with a due-diligence period; the contract language discussed confirms that the buyer will perform investigations during the due-diligence period and, should the buyer choose to close, the property will be taken "as-is" including responsibility for any removal of items discovered during due diligence. The council recorded votes on the motion and directed staff to finalize a purchase contract with due-diligence conditions.
Speakers during the discussion included the prospective buyer (identified in the meeting as a local property owner) and Council members. The council asked staff to ensure the contract requires buyer due diligence and places responsibility for hazardous-material remediation on the buyer should they elect to close after investigation.
