As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the following meanings:
REAL PROPERTY TAKEN BY TAX SALE
Any real property within the City of Oneonta which, as a
result of nonpayment of taxes, has been conveyed indefeasibly to the
City of Oneonta and has remained in the name of the City of Oneonta
as recorded in the Otsego County Clerk's office for a period of two
years or more.
The Common Council of the City of Oneonta may
by resolution establish such criterion as it deems in the best interest
of the people of the City of Oneonta for the disposal of parcels of
real property owned by the city as a result of title having been acquired
through a tax sale. The Council may make such transfers for consideration
or without consideration on such terms as it deems proper.
[Amended 5-16-2017 by Ord. No. 6-2017]
A. The Common Council of the City of Oneonta may, by resolution, establish
such criterion as it deems in the best interest of the people of the
City of Oneonta for the disposal of parcels of real property owned
by the City (excepting park lands or other real property which may
not be alienated by the power of local law).
B. The Council may make such transfers for consideration or without
consideration on such terms as it deems proper, but only after a public
hearing, duly advertised no less than five days prior to that hearing,
and thereafter only upon a 3/4 majority vote of all of the members
of the Common Council.
C. Any lease of City-owned real property for a period of time greater
than five years may be made for consideration on such terms as it
deems proper, but only after a public hearing, duly advertised no
less than five days prior to that hearing, and thereafter only upon
a majority vote of all of the members of the Common Council.