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04/12/202121-156
04/12/2021
21-156
Finance
Order
R48-001-L
Title, Order
Authorizing the Disposition of City Owned Vacant Property Located at Labarca Lane.
This Order would authorize the split sale of the vacant lot located at Labarca Lane to two abutters,
Michael and Barbara Grindle, and Jennifer White.
The City acquired the vacant lot in October 2020 due to a matured tax lien. Staff was approached by
Michael Grindle of 45 Labarca Lane requesting to purchase the property, as he has maintained
portions of the lot for a number of years. Mr. Grindle intends to improve the property and build an
accessory building for his own use. Pursuant to past disposition practice, staff contacted abutters to
gauge interest. Jennifer White, 57 Whisper Drive, came forward with an offer to purchase a 25’ by
50’ foot portion of the property for a garden and extended fenced dog area.
Staff established a price per square foot based on the high bid of $1,800 for the entire property, and
proposed a split of the lot so both abutters would benefit. Under this agreement, the Grindles will
purchase approximately 6,928 square feet for $1,525.00 for the front portion of the lot. Ms. White
will purchase the remaining 1,250 square feet for $275.00. Both parties also agree to reimburse the
City for the cost of a land survey which is to be contracted through the City.
The property is a nonconforming lot due to size constraints and is currently assessed at $900.
Finance Committee
04/05/2021
Recommend for passage
40
Staff recommends approval
Consent
04/12/202121-156
CITY OF BANGOR ORDER
04/12/2021
21-156
Okafor
Authorizing the Disposition of City Owned Vacant Property Located at Labarca Lane.
WHEREAS, the City owns the vacant property located on Labarca Lane; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to dispose of the property; and
WHEREAS, Michael and Barbara Grindle agree to purchase a portion of the property for $1,525 to build an
accessory building; and
WHEREAS, Jennifer White agrees to purchase a portion of the property for $275 for a garden area and dog
kennel; and
WHEREAS, both parties agree to split the cost of, and reimburse the City for, a land survey:
BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR, THAT
The City Manager is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to order a survey and execute those
documents necessary for the transfer of the property located at Labarca Lane (Map and Lot R48-001L) to
Michael and Barbara Grindle and Jennifer White under such terms and conditions considered appropriate by
the City Solicitor or the Assistant City Solicitor; wherein the City of Bangor agrees to sell the 8,178 square foot
parcel of land to two abutters.
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 12,2021
CO 21-156
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote: 9—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Davitt,Dubay,Fournier,Hawes,Nichols, Okafor, Schaefer, Sprague,Tremble
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
CITY C ERK