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Proposed Ordinance No 808 - Wednesday, October 8, 2025


ORDINANCE NO. 808


AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN ACT OF SALE BY THE PARISH OF CLAIBORNE TO SELL CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES (PARCEL 9500024311) BY PUBLIC AUCTION; AND, FURTHER PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO.


WHEREAS, the immovable properties described below were adjudicated to the Parish of Claiborne for nonpayment of taxes; and purchased at a public auction by high bidder:


1. PARCEL# 9500024311: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST (SE-1/4 OF SW-1/4) OF SECTION 16 AND IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHWEST QUARTER (NE-1/4 OF NW-1/4) OF SECTION 21, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT ¾ INCH IRON PIPE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SE-1/4 OF SW-1/4 OF SAID SECTION 16, THENCE RUN NORTH 68 FEET TO ½ INCH REBAR, THENCE RUN EAST 208.71 FEET TO ½ INCH REBAR, THENCE RUN WEST 208.71 FEET TO ½ INCH REBAR, THENCE RUN NORTH 140.71 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, WITH ALL AND SINGULAR THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND ALL RIGHTS THEREUNTO BELONGING AND PURSUANT TO THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAID PROPERTY ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF; NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS: ADJUDICATED TO THE PARISH ON 5/16/2019


Purchaser:INTERESTED PURCHASER Bid$652.24 AUCTION DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025


WHEREAS, the redemption period provided by Art. 7, §25 of the Louisiana Constitution has elapsed, established by Parish Ordinance and the owner of record has failed to redeem the adjudicated property; and


WHEREAS, LA R.S. 47: 2202 et seq. provides that the Parish may sell adjudicated property in accordance with law after the expiration of the period for redemption; and


WHEREAS, the Parish of Claiborne has declared the property described below surplus and not needed for a public purpose and to dispose of said property in accordance with LA R.S. 47:2202, et seq.; and


WHEREAS, in accordance with L.A. R.S. 47:2202 the Parish of Claiborne has set a minimum bid for public sale for each property and


WHEREAS, the Parish offered these properties to the highest bidder at the time of sale and
WHEREAS, the property described herein above was offered at public auction on listed dates.


NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, that any Act of Sale of the below described property shall contain the following conditions and requirements:


1) The properties shall be sold in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq., without any warranty, from either the Parish or Management Company, whatsoever, even as to the return of the purchase price.


2) The sale shall be on a form approved by the Parish Attorney and that the sales price is paid by certified funds at or near the time of the sale.


3) The sale shall include a reservation of all mineral rights to the Parish but shall convey all surface rights.


4) The following shall be completed prior to closing of sale:


a. E&P Consulting Services, LLC shall certify in writing to the Parish Attorney that they have examined the mortgage records, conveyance records, probate and civil suit records of the Parish of Claiborne and that attached to this certification will be a written list of names and last known addresses of all owners, mortgagees, and any other person who may have a vested or contingent interest in the property, or who has filed a request for notice as provided in the former provisions LS-R.S. 33:4720.17(B), as indicated in those records.


b. E&P Consulting Services, LLC has provided notice to those persons identified in accordance with LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. Proof of said notice will be filed in the records of Claiborne Parish immediately after the Act of Sale.


c. At the time of closing, the E&P Consulting, LLC will certify in writing to Parish Attorney and Clerk of Court that the number of days mandated by LS-R.S. 47:2201 et. seq. has elapsed since the above required notice was made or attempted and that the property has not been redeemed by the payment of the taxes owed.


BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, that the President is hereby authorized to execute a Cash Sale of the above described adjudicated properties to the highest acceptable bidder as named. The Cash Sale shall contain all of the above conditions and requirements and shall be executed within the timelines specified. The above ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:


YEAS:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:

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