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Council hears first reading of ordinance to allow brokered sales of city property amid public concerns
Summary
Lancaster City Council on April 8 held a first reading of Administration Bill No. 3 to permit sale of city real property through licensed realtors under specified conditions while preserving council approval for individual sales.
Lancaster City Council on April 8 held a first reading of Administration Bill No. 3, which would amend Chapter 32 of the city code to allow the sale of municipal real property by licensed real estate brokers under specified conditions while preserving council oversight.
Why it matters: The ordinance would add a new method for disposing of rare city-owned parcels. Public commenters and some council members raised concerns that brokered sales could reduce public involvement and asked for safeguards to protect affordability and community uses, citing Station 6 as a site of ongoing local interest.
Council presentation and scope: Councilor Craig introduced the ordinance as an "enabling" change that adds an…
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