Multiple lots were up for tender at the latest city council meeting, as councillors looked at some of the bids received. The three lots, 1132 5th Street, 1127 5th Street, and 1233 3rd Street, all received bids, though one received a lot more attention.
Beginning with 1132 5th Street, two bids came in, with the top bid from Nguyen Minh Pham for $10,390. The outstanding property taxes total $21,260.50, minus penalties, coming out to $16,610.55. The city expects to receive $4,100 yearly from the property through property taxes. The council unanimously agreed to accept the offer.
The next property was 1127 5th Street, sporting two bids, with the top coming from SE Sask Lock Services for $12,000. The outstanding property taxes total $20,859.46 minus penalties, coming out to $18,049.36. The city expects to receive $2,600 yearly from the property through property taxes. The council unanimously agreed to accept the offer.
The final offer of the night was hotly contested, with a total of 10 bids being received, though three of those either had insufficient deposits or incomplete forms. The highest bid was from Greg Griffin, offering $86,500. Outstanding property taxes for the area came out to $21,826.25. The council agreed to the sale unanimously.