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Council approves sale of 13 vacant city-owned lots to return properties to tax rolls

Galesburg City Council · April 21, 2025
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Summary

Staff recommended and council approved an ordinance on final reading to sell 13 vacant city-owned lots through a bid process (minimum bid set at $100) to reduce maintenance costs and return properties to the tax rolls.

The council voted to approve an ordinance authorizing the sale of 13 city-owned vacant lots through a public bid process, with staff saying the minimum bid is set at $100 and proceeds will support future property-redevelopment efforts.

City staff told the council bidders may submit proposals with or without development plans and that the sales are intended to reduce city maintenance costs and return properties to the tax rolls. Council approved the ordinance on final reading by roll-call vote.

Staff said the proceeds will fund future redevelopment efforts and that the city may require bids to include development plans in some cases. No buyer names or bid schedules were established at the meeting.