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Pratt County adopts resolution to allow alternative sale process for county property
Summary
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution under KSA 19-2-11(b) to permit an alternative sale or disposition method for county-owned property, requiring public notice, a hearing, and posting of proposed terms; commissioners said the change preserves public participation while allowing special-case sales.
The Pratt County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 20 adopted a resolution allowing an alternative procedure for the sale or disposition of county-owned property under KSA 19-2-11(b), which the board said would permit negotiated or fixed-price sales while retaining public notice and a hearing.
Staff member (S3) read the resolution, explaining that "Pratt County shall follow KSA 19-2-11(a) unless the BOCC unanimously finds that special circumstances exist for the sale or disposition of certain county owned property," and that upon such a finding the county would publish notice for three consecutive weeks and hold a public hearing with five minutes per speaker. The resolution specifies that the notice must include a description of the property, the proposed method of disposition, and proposed terms if competitive bidding is not used.
Commissioners moved and seconded adoption of the resolution after the reading; the motion carried. Board members said the alternative procedure is intended to provide flexibility for transactions where competitive bidding would not serve the county’s interests while preserving opportunities for public input. Staff emphasized that adoption of the resolution does not eliminate public participation: the county must still publish notice, hold a hearing, and allow comment.
The change was discussed in the same session where Pratt Family Practice representatives raised interest in acquiring the PRRC building; county staff said the new procedure could be relevant if the board later finds special circumstances warranting a noncompetitive disposition. Staff noted additional executive sessions will occur for attorney-client privileged negotiations related to PRMC matters before finalizing any transaction.
The resolution becomes effective upon publication in the county's official newspaper, and staff said they will post required notices on the county website and follow the statutory publication schedule before any sale is consummated.
