[HISTORY: Derived from Chapter 147 of the 1975 Compilation, as amended through 1996. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Taxation — See Ch. 268.
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.