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Canton board authorizes offer to buy Wayne County tax‑foreclosed Willard Drive parcel
Summary
Trustees authorized staff to make a written offer at the minimum bid of $1,733.85 for a Wayne County tax‑foreclosed parcel on Willard Drive (Lot 18), saying the property adjoins township holdings and could support Michigan Avenue Innovation Network projects; payment deadlines were noted.
The Canton Township Board voted to authorize an offer to purchase a Wayne County tax‑foreclosed parcel (Willard Drive, Lot 18) at the minimum bid amount of $1,733.85 and directed the municipal‑services director to submit the written offer on behalf of the township.
Staff said the property is adjacent to other township‑owned parcels in an undeveloped neighborhood near the DPW and landfill and could support projects connected to the Michigan Avenue Innovation Network. The board record noted Wayne County sent its annual list of foreclosed parcels on July 7; the township has first right of refusal for parcels within its boundaries. Staff said offers must be submitted prior to July 21 and payment completed by August 4, 2026.
Trustee comments recalled the township’s long, incremental acquisition of nearby parcels and past use of CDBG and HUD funding for acquisitions. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
Next steps: municipal services will prepare the written offer and, if accepted, the township will complete payment and follow property‑transfer procedures.
