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Consider declaring the land described as Lots 46, 47, and 48, Block 2, in the Subdivision of Blocks 6, 7, & 8 of Woodhouse Subdivision, as surplus property, authorizing the lots to be sold by public auction, setting a minimum bid of $800 for the purchase price of each lot, and setting a public auction date of March 25, 2024.
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INITIATOR: Tim Wilson, Acting City Attorney
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Cindy Augustine, Real Property Coordinator
BACKGROUND: The City of Lawton is the fee simple owner of Lots 46, 47, and 48, Block 2, in the Subdivision of Blocks 6, 7, & 8 of Woodhouse Subdivision. The City of Lawton acquired said lots by Warranty Deed from Lawton Urban Renewal Authority in 1977. The lots are currently vacant and zoned R-1 (Single-Family Dwelling District). The dimension of each lot is 40 feet by 125 feet. Individually, each lot is non-buildable because they do not meet the minimum 50-foot frontage required by current Lawton City Code. However, since these lots existed prior to November 10, 1964, a request to vary the lot size can be submitted to the Board of Adjustments.
The minimum bid price of $800 per lot is 80% of the current assessed fair cash value of $1,000 per lot.
In accordance with Section 10-1-124 of the Lawton City Code, the Notice of Public Auction will be published in the Lawton Constitution on March 12, 2024, posted on the main bulletin board in front of city hall, as well as on the library's bulletin board, and at the courthouse.
I have checked with the Parks and Recreation Department, and they are not aware of any plans for these lots and do not object to selling them. Selling these lots would remove them from Parks and Recreations mowing list and put the lots back on the tax rolls.
EXHIBIT: Location Map
KEY ISSUES: N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Declare the land described as Lots 46, 47, and 48, Block 2, in the Subdivision of Blocks 6, 7, & 8 of Woodhouse Subdivisio...
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