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Geary County authorizes CIP funds as backup for upcoming tax sale purchases
Summary
Commissioners approved a motion authorizing the county to use CIP funds if the county must purchase parcels at the upcoming tax sale; staff detailed registration and bidder affidavit rules and the expected timetable for payment and deed issuance.
The Geary County Commission unanimously approved a motion on Nov. 3 permitting county staff to use capital improvement plan (CIP) funds if the county purchases property at the county tax sale.
Staff briefed the commission on auction logistics: registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the auction starting at 10 a.m.; bidders must sign an affidavit certifying they do not have redemption rights and do not owe delinquent county taxes to qualify. Staff also said payment deadlines are tight — taxes on successful bids are due by the Monday following the sale — and that judicial confirmation of the sale and issuance of deeds may require 30–60 days.
Commission discussion covered vetting bidders and providing an instruction sheet for prospective buyers that will note city specials and other assessments that remain on sold parcels. Staff reported the current parcel list was reduced from an initial 144 to 96 following redemptions and adjustments.
The motion authorizes using CIP funds only as a contingency if the county must purchase parcels on behalf of the county; commissioners directed staff to track expenditures and coordinate with the treasurer and county counsel for any required special checks or confirmations.
Next steps: staff will prepare bidding instructions and overlays to assist bidders, confirm staffing at the sale (including a notary and sheriff’s presence), and report back on any parcels the county purchases.
