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Lincoln Park approves purchase of tax‑foreclosed parcel next to Council Pointe Park
Summary
Council authorized purchase of a Wayne County tax‑foreclosed parcel adjacent to Council Pointe Park for $21,624.68 to prevent development and incorporate it into parkland, council said.
The city council voted to exercise its first right of refusal and purchase a tax‑foreclosed parcel adjacent to Council Pointe Park, city staff said.
City manager explained that the property had reverted to Wayne County for unpaid taxes and that the city could buy it through its first right of refusal to keep it from private development. Staff listed the purchase price as $21,624.68 and said the parcel lies along Council Pointe Park property lines. When asked whether the city intended to make the parcel part of the park, staff replied yes.
Council approved the measure by roll call. The resolution instructs the city manager to take necessary actions to complete the acquisition through Wayne County and cited the city code provision authorizing purchase of tax‑foreclosed parcels to ensure collection of taxes and special assessments.
