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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 Ordinance+ ;a ORDINANCE NO. 1991 AN ORDINANCE relating to the sale of real property owned by the City of Pasco by amending Sections 2.46.020 and 2.46.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code (P.M.C.) and by enacting a new Section 2.46.035 to the Pasco Municipal Code (P.M.C.) THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 2.46.020 of the Pasco Municipal Code (P.M.C.) be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: P.M.C. 2.46.020 MINIMUM PRICE OF REAL PROPERTY. The council shall fix a minimum price at which real property sold by bid may be sold. No sale by bid shall be made unless at least the minimum price fixed by the council is bid. Section 2. That Section 2.46.030 of the Pasco Municipal Code (P.M.C.) be and the same is -hereby amended to read as follows: P.M.C. 2.46.030 PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY. The city clerk shall advertise for written competitive bids on any sale of real property except: (1) When sale by a method other than through a competitive bid is specifically authorized by state law. (2) When the value of the property to be sold is less than one thousand dollars based on a reasonable estimate accepted by the council. (3) When the council setting forth its reasons by resolution declares its desire to attempt a negotiated sale. Passage of such a resolution does not bind the council to sell the property by negotiation. (4) When the council setting forth the facts by resolution has declared an emergency to exist. The council shall further direct by resolution the manner of sale appropriate to meet the emergency. Unless otherwise provided by law, all sales by competitive bid shall be as provided herein. Section 3. That Section 2.46.035 of the Pasco Municipal Code (P.M.C.).be and the same is hereby enacted to read as follows: P.M.C. 2.46.035 NEGOTIATED SALES. Following the passage of a resolution as provided in P.M.C. 2.46.030(3), the council shall direct the obtaining of at least one appraisal for.the property being • -2- considered for sale. The appraisal shall be performed by an independent qualified appraiser. The appraisal shall determine the value of the property for the purpose it is intended to be used, and the value of the property for such other purpose or under such other circumstances as the council may direct. The appraisal shall be performed not less than six months before the date of sale unless the council by resolution setting forth its reasons provides for a longer period of time. The results of the appraisal shall be made public prior to the council's approval of the sale of the real property. No real property shall be sold for less than any appraisal obtained without the council setting forth its reasons by resolution. Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage and publication as required by law. PASSED by the Council of the City of Pasco this 18 day of September 1978. Chet Bailie, Mayor 4Ev't-Iji-*;W'e�Ils, Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: T. Roach, Acting City Attorney