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Court tables surplus-parcel sales and authorizes appraisals, negotiation

Franklin County Fiscal Court · November 6, 2024
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Summary

Facing low bids on multiple surplus parcels (former golf-course tracts and other lots), the Fiscal Court tabled sales, authorized independent appraisals for each parcel and gave staff authority to negotiate offers and return with recommendations.

Franklin County's Fiscal Court on Nov. 6 chose not to finalize sales for several surplus parcels, instead authorizing appraisals and negotiations after multiple magistrates raised concerns that current bids did not reflect fair market value.

Squire Blackburn said he was uncomfortable selling county land without…

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