Benton County sells two small properties; proceeds directed to conservation projects

Aug 11, 2026

The board authorized sealed‑bid sales of two county parcels — the Animal Shelter (sale awarded Feb 10 for $37,000) and the Cherveny Wildlife Area (bid awarded April 14 for $20,500) — with proceeds designated for Benton County Conservation capital projects.

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Benton County opened sealed bids and sold two county properties in winter and spring 2026. The Animal Shelter property was awarded to the high bidder, Chris Lacey, for $37,000 at an open bidding session on February 10 and the board passed Resolution #26‑8 to transfer deed via quitclaim and to assign proceeds to Benton County Conservation.

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