Summary
Three county-owned properties drew bids just under the county's reserve prices, so the board declined them and will repost — Commissioner Burns insisted taxpayers be made whole, noting the Rocky Ford parcel has been on county books since 1984.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county forgoes roughly $35,000 in offered bids pending reposting, while continuing to carry unproductive properties on its books.
Taxpayers, if higher bids are obtained on reposting.
The three bidders, whose offers were declined.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Feb 16, 2026
Three county-owned properties drew bids just under the county's reserve prices, so the board declined them and will repost — Commissioner Burns insisted taxpayers be made whole, noting the Rocky Ford parcel has been on county books since 1984.
Board of Commissioners (Special) - Feb 4, 2026
The county auctioned 12 tax-delinquent properties online. Nine sold above their minimum price; three fell short and commissioners must decide February 16 whether to re-list them or accept lower bids.
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