In accepting a bid submitted by any individual, partnership, corporation or other entity for county farm ground offered by sale by the Board of Commissioners after the same has been declared surplus property, the Board of Commissioners shall follow the criteria herein set forth.
(A) The successful bidder shall, through his or her proposed use of the real property, enhance the real estate value of the surrounding properties and increase the assessed value of any real property.
(B) The successful bidder shall, through his or her proposal use of the property, generate increased property tax revenue for the county.
(C) The successful bidder agrees to construct a building of a minimum of 5,000 square feet and meet all local and state codes.
(D) The successful bidder agrees to employ a minimum of five employees with a starting wage of at least $8 per hour.
(E) The successful bidder agrees to make use of available recycling techniques in its manufacturing process and agrees not to do any on-site dumping or cause pollution of any type.
(F) Successful bidders will represent light industry and light manufacturers compatible with the area.
(G) Successful bidders are prohibited from subdividing any tract of ground, with the following exceptions:
(1) Property between two adjoining occupants to expand their sites; and
(2) A tract of at least five acres or more that will be for the purpose of securing another new company meeting all restrictions, conditions and criteria applicable to current occupants.
(H) Successful bidders are not permitted to purchase property without a specific use or occupant for purpose of subdivision and/or speculation.
(I) Successful bidders may, however, build to suit and enter into long-term leases with suitable tenants.
(J) Successful bidders will be responsible for hook-ups to water and gas, plus construction of approved wastewater treatment systems and all must be maintained in good working order.
(K) Successful bidders will pay at least the approved market value of the property.
(L) Successful bidders shall not construct or maintain any individual residences on the property.
(M) Successful bidders shall reimburse the county for the costs of appraisals, surveys, deeds and any other costs incurred by the county in connection with the sale of subject county farm ground.
(N) Successful bidders will have five years from the date of possession of the land in which to meet the criteria set forth in divisions (C) and (D) above.
(BC Ord. 1998-17, passed 9-8-1998; BC Ord. 1999-27, passed 4-19-1999)