Consistent with these procedures, it is in the best interest of the public that property acquired by tax deed be returned to the tax rolls in a timely manner or otherwise serve a public interest (e.g., a municipal purchase).
(A) All parcels that are not bid upon will remain in the inventory and will continue to be offered for sale.
(B) For parcels receiving no minimum bids after their initial offering and continuing to be held in inventory for sale for six months, the minimum bid requirement may be lifted, but the County Clerk may require a successful bidder to cover any expenses that the county has incurred for maintenance of the property, as well as the value of any eligible municipality’s Claim.
(C) The County of Lake, Trustee, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and withdraw any parcel from the sale at any time.
(Ord. 21-0420, passed 3-9-2021)