09-23-1986 - Laserfiche WebLink

A public hearing was held at 10:30 A.M. on the 1987 preliminary County budget. The Chairman asked if anyone wished to address any items specifically. One comment was made pertaining to the line item on dues to the National Association of Counties and to the North Dakota Association of Counties. The Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Concerning bids received at 10:00 A.M. today for sale of the Cass County Annex, Mr. Larson suggested awarded a final bid next Tuesday. However, the remainder of the Commissioners could see not point in delaying it This is the third time the Commission has called for bids on the property, and Mr. Wieland stated that the sale would place the property back on the tax rolls. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Cass County Commission accept the Bid /Purchase Agreement from Lightowler Johnson Associates, Inc. and the Tower Corporation of Fargo for the purchase of Lots 1 -6, Block 7, Original Townsite to the City of Fargo, commonly known as the Cass County Annex, for a total bid of $232,500.00 under the terms and conditions provided in the Bid /Purchase Agreement. During further discussion, Mr. Wieland stated that the possession date shall be March 1, 1987, but Cass County reserves the right to rent such premises for up to one month thereafter at a monthly rental of 1.25W of the purchase price. At the call for the question and upon roll call vote, the motion carried with Mrs. Stanton, Mr. Wieland and Mr. Eckert voting "Aye Mr. Larson opposing. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Eckert seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Bid /Purchase Agreement for the sale of the Cass County Annex on behalf of Cass County, subject to approval of the States Attorney. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland stated that the money generated from the sale of the Cass County Annex is not included in the budget for 1987. He suggested that the Commissioners think of opportunities to improve the parking lot. Mrs. Stanton suggested placing the money in a building fund. On motion by Mr. Larson and seconded by Mrs. Stanton, the meeting was adjourned.