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No sealed bids received for tax parcels; commissioners authorize land‑bank hearing

Geary County Board of Commissioners · August 11, 2026
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Summary

Clerk reported zero sealed bids were submitted for the advertised tax‑sale parcels. Staff asked permission to pursue a land‑bank transfer and schedule a public hearing; the board moved, seconded and approved proceeding with a land‑bank transfer hearing coordinated with the city.

The clerk reported that no sealed bids were received for the advertised real estate sale (the sale was advertised as required by statute). Staff asked the commission for permission to begin the process for a land‑bank transfer for the unsold parcels and to schedule a public hearing, noting many parcels had special assessments that limited likely bidders.

A commissioner moved to proceed with scheduling a land bank public hearing; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff said they would coordinate the schedule and required publications with the city and return with the public‑hearing notice and transfer paperwork.