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Butte-Silver Bow committee approves sale of three parcels to Bill Kelly for $8,745.75
Summary
The Butte-Silver Bow Land Sales Committee on Feb. 10 approved the sale of three county parcels to Bill Kelly for $8,745.75 after applying discounts for environmental remediation, utility extension and community development; a separate applicant’s request was held in abeyance.
BUTTE — At a Feb. 10 meeting in the Archives Auditorium, the Butte-Silver Bow Land Sales Committee approved the sale of three county-owned parcels bordering a private property to Bill Kelly for $8,745.75.
The committee reviewed Communication No. 2026-93 from Bill Kelly of 403 Walkerville, Montana, who asked to buy Parcel Nos. 1904920, 1903480 and 1904910 to place a residence and improve maintenance and management of the area. Kelly said his intention was to build a home on the lots.
Committee members examined the Department of Revenue price matrix and discussed potential environmental constraints tied to the parcels’ inclusion in the BRES site. Members also addressed how water and other utilities would be extended to the lots; the committee said Kelly would be responsible for utility extensions but that those extensions would benefit the broader neighborhood.
To reflect those factors, the committee applied three discounts to the parcels’ price: a 5% reduction for environmental considerations related to the BRES site, a 10% allowance recognizing the cost to extend utilities, and a 20% community-development discount because the parcels have been vacant for a long period and Kelly plans to create housing. After applying those adjustments, the motion to approve the sale for $8,745.75 carried unanimously.
The committee also considered Communication No. 2026-102 from Robert Farren, who requested approval to purchase a tax-forfeited parcel within Butte-Silver Bow. That request was held in abeyance because Farren was not present to discuss his proposal.
The meeting record shows the committee approved minutes for Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, 2026, noted no public comment on agenda items, and adjourned at 3:02 P.M.
What happens next: The sale was approved by motion; the transcript does not specify further administrative steps or closing dates for the transaction.
