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Green Township introduces ordinance to auction two small township lots to contiguous owners
Summary
Ordinance 2025‑08 was introduced Aug. 18 to authorize public auction sale of two undersized township parcels to contiguous owners, with minimum bids of $15,000 and $20,000 and closing conditions requiring merger with the buyer's lot.
The Green Township Committee on Aug. 18 introduced Ordinance 2025‑08, a measure to sell two small township parcels by public auction limited to contiguous property owners. The ordinance sets minimum sale prices of $15,000 for Block 107, Lot 6 (5 Crescent Road) and $20,000 for Block 76, Lot 5 (161 Decker Pond Road). The sale requires successful bidders to merge the purchased parcel with their contiguous property; conveyance will be by quitclaim deed and sales are "as is." The auction is scheduled for Oct. 6, 2025 at the municipal building unless the Committee adjourns the date.
Township Committee member Margaret "Peg" Phillips moved to introduce the ordinance and to set the public hearing for Sept. 3, 2025; James DeYoung seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Key terms: the ordinance requires a 10% deposit from the winning bidder at sale, closing within 30 days of the Committee confirming the winning bid, payment of legal fees ($570 stated in the ordinance) and recording fees, and sale subject to current taxes and recorded easements. The Township reserves the right to reject bids and the sale is conditioned on the purchaser merging the lot with their contiguous property.
Next steps: The ordinance will be advertised as required by law and returned to the Committee for final hearing and possible adoption on Sept. 3, 2025. Prospective bidders must ensure taxes and utility charges on their existing property are current to qualify to bid and are advised to perform title searches beforehand.
Attributions: Motion to introduce by Committee member Margaret "Peg" Phillips; Township Clerk Mark Zschack provided ordinance specifics in the meeting record.
