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County attorney asks board to repeal prior property-sale resolution for Fairmount parcel; board moves to rescind and refund purchaser
Summary
The state's attorney requested repeal of an earlier resolution that authorized sale of a Fairmount property after the parcel was deemed demolition-only; the board approved repeal so the county can refund monies and instead consider sale to the village of Fairmount.
The county’s state's attorney presented a resolution proposing repeal of an earlier board action that had authorized sale of a Fairmount property to a private buyer. The state's attorney told the board that subsequent site information indicated the property requires demolition rather than rehabilitation, giving the county grounds to rescind the earlier approval and to refund any monies paid by the buyer.
According to the presentation, the resolution cites the relevant statute (listed within the resolution text) that allows the board to repeal an authorization to sell before a closing has occurred. The state's attorney said the county previously approved sale and, after learning the property’s condition, recommends repealing that authorization and then considering sale to the village of Fairmount instead.
Board members discussed the matter briefly and the roll call showed the motion carried; the transcript indicates funds paid by the buyer would be refunded, and that the county has not yet closed the sale so it retains authority to act.
— This story is based on the meeting transcript and the state’s attorney’s presentation to the Vermilion County Board.
