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Council approves negotiated offer to sell 125 South Ervin Avenue under state upset‑bid rules
Summary
The Newton City Council accepted a negotiated $125,000 offer for surplus property at 125 South Ervin Avenue and authorized proceeding under N.C.G.S. 160A‑269 upset‑bid procedures; the bidder has deposited the required 5%.
The Newton City Council on June 3 approved accepting a negotiated offer of $125,000 for surplus property at 125 South Ervin Avenue and authorized staff to proceed under the upset‑bid provisions of North Carolina General Statute 160A‑269.
City Attorney John Cilley reviewed the statute’s requirements, including the 5% deposit rule and the process for publishing notice and receiving upset bids within 10 days; he said the city may accept the highest qualified bid or reject any and all offers. Staff reported that Jan Milton Alfonso submitted the $125,000 offer on May 27, 2025, and deposited the five percent deposit required by statute.
On motion by Council Member Beverly Danner and seconded by Council Member Jody Dixon, the council unanimously approved proceeding with the sale process under the statute and authorized the city manager and mayor to execute required documents.
