2021-08 Authorizing bidding on Primitive Baptist Church propertyRESOLUTION NO. 2021-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO PARTICIPATE AND BID TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1003 SOUTHWEST 3RD AVENUE,
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA DURING THE TAX SALE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2019, the City Council found that it was in the City's best
interest to purchase the tax certificates for the property located at
1003 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida (the "Property");
and
WHEREAS, the City has purchased Tax Certificate No. 2917, Tax
Certificate No. 2940, and Tax Certificate No. 2513; and
WHEREAS, the City has submitted the required documents to the Tax
Collector's Office in order for the sale of the Property to proceed; and
WHEREAS, the City has been informed that the sale may occur in
November 2021 or soon thereafter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to formally participate as a bidder at
the sale of the Property and purchase the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of
Okeechobee, Florida; that the City presented at a duly advertised
public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and
properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding
Officer for the City:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated in
this Resolution.
Section 2: The City Council is authorized to actively participate and
submit bid during the Tax Collector's sale of the Property and
purchase said Property.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
INTRODUCED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Okeechobee�, Florida, on this 26t" day of October 2021. �
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� ' Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lane amiotea, C C, City Clerk
REVIEWE FOR SUFFICIENCY:
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John � . Fumero, City Attorney
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