The Geary County Commission approved making capital improvement program (CIP) funds available if the county elects to bid on properties at an upcoming tax sale and discussed logistics for the auction.

Clerk and treasurer staff told the commission registration for the sale begins at 8:30 a.m. and the auction is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Staff explained that bidders must be qualified — they must not hold redemption rights on property being sold and must not owe delinquent county property taxes — and that bidders will sign a buyer’s affidavit on site. Staff reported approximately 96 parcels remained on the list after recent redemptions.

Tammy and other staff recommended that, if the county decides to purchase any parcel at auction, CIP funding would be the appropriate funding source. Commissioners moved, seconded and voted to authorize use of CIP funds for any purchases the county would make at the tax sale. Staff also said additional checks can be handled Monday if the county needs to add funds after the auction and that any deed transfers will follow judicial confirmation (30–60 days) after sale.

Staff said a short handout will be provided to bidders explaining redemption and challenge rights and that the treasurer’s office will provide a delinquency list to help verify bidder eligibility.

Why it matters: a tax sale can return tax‑delinquent property to productive use but requires careful vetting of bidders and clear funding authority if the county plans to make acquisitions. Commissioners approved the CIP funding authorization to provide staff flexibility at the auction.

Speakers
- Jay Brown, auction caller (first referenced during discussion of auction start times).
- Tammy (treasurer/finance staff, first referenced in discussion of CIP funding and checks).
- Betsy (clerk, referenced regarding documentation).

Actions
- kind: "motion"
identifiers:{"agenda_item_id":"tax-sale-2025-11","case_number":"not specified"}
motion: "Authorize use of CIP funds for any county purchases at the tax sale."
mover: "not specified"
second: "not specified"
tally:{"yes":4,"no":0,"abstain":0}
outcome: "approved"
notes: "Staff to ensure bidder affidavit, delinquency checks and handouts explaining redemption/challenge rights are available at auction."

Clarifying details included the estimated parcel count (96 after redemptions), timetable for deed issuance (30–60 days subject to judicial confirmation), and that taxes for 2025 will be due on purchased parcels.

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