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City staff pitches internal application for residents who want to buy small 'orphan' city parcels
Summary
Staff presented an internal application and checklist to evaluate resident requests to purchase small city‑owned 'orphan' parcels; council asked for clearer fields (application date and price language) and discussion of encroachment disclosures, but left pricing and penalties for later deliberation.
City staff told council they have drafted an administrative application to standardize responses when residents ask to purchase small city‑owned parcels adjacent to private property — commonly called "orphan parcels." The form is intended as a staff tool to collect the location, proposed use, evidence…
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