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Board refers overhaul of La Crosse surplus‑land sale rules for clearer wording
Summary
The La Crosse Board of Public Works on Nov. 24 referred Ordinance 25‑1097 — which would repeal and recreate City Code §2405 to clarify how city‑owned surplus land is declared and sold — to next week for revised language specifying which body oversees sales and which department will facilitate the process.
The La Crosse Board of Public Works voted to refer Ordinance 25‑1097 to next week after city staff and board members asked for clearer language spelling out which governing body will oversee the sale of city‑owned land and which department will facilitate the sale.
Julie (city staff presenter) said the ordinance is intended "to make sure our process for the sale of city‑owned land is not ambiguous," citing questions that arose during recent sales, including the Monitor Street property. She told the board the draft removes a requirement that the Board of Public Works maintain department surplus‑property listings, clarifies when an RFP…
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