Page council adopts Ordinance 735 approving sale of ~142 acres to Tribal Hospitality for $2.49 million

The Page City Council on Nov. 13 adopted Ordinance 735 (D24), approving the negotiated sale of approximately 142 acres on the south side of Highway 98 east of Coppermine Road to a private buyer for $2.49 million. The ordinance, introduced by the city clerk and described by staff as the final formal approval for the land sale, requires the buyer to close within 18 months and to commence construction of a resort within five years.

Why it matters: The parcel borders the Navajo Nation boundary and is positioned near local trail amenities, and the council framed the sale as part of long-range economic development and resort-tourism plans for the area.

Council discussion and vote: Staff summarized the site and key contract terms, noting the parcel is about 142 acres and the buyer has the specified closing and construction timeframes. Councilors raised no further questions during the meeting; a motion to adopt Ordinance 735 was made and carried unanimously by those present.

Next steps and conditions: With council approval, staff may proceed with the sale process consistent with the contract terms described in open session; additional administrative steps are expected to follow before closing. The transcript did not supply the buyer’s full corporate name beyond the description used in the ordinance or details of any conditions beyond the timeline requirements.

Provenance: The clerk introduced the ordinance by title and staff described acreage, price, closing timeline and construction requirement during the open meeting; council adopted the ordinance in the same discussion.