Commissioners discuss legal limits on selling Library property
Jun 24, 2026
After City Manager proposed removing the Library from the budget, Commissioner Reece asked whether the Library property could be sold; Martz said deed conveyance includes public purpose requirements and sale would require a legal process possibly taking years.
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Commissioner Reece asked whether the land where the Library sits could be sold to produce revenue. City Manager Frank Martz explained the property has conveyance terms requiring a public purpose, meaning a change would require legal action and could take several years. He also noted CareerSource currently occupies space on the site and the City would look for interim tenants or leasing opportunities if operations changed.
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