The Atlantic City Council will hold an in-person session in their Chambers at City Hall, 5:30-p.m., Wednesday (Jan. 20th). On their agenda, is recognition of Kirk Knudsen, for his 35 years of employment with the Atlantic Street Department. The Council will act on a Resolution to set the date for a Public Hearing on the sale of real estate at 403 W. 14th Street. The City, in April 2019, adopted a resolution for the disposition of City-owned properties, that outlines how properties may be disposed of.

In this case, owners of an abutting property have submitted a bid for $10,000 to acquire the property at 403 W. 14th, but a hearing is required before the agreement can be signed-off on. On a related note, the Council will act on a Resolution “Amending the Policy for the Disposition of City Own Properties,” which clarifies that in such matters:

• City Staff should advertise the availability of the lots.
• When multiple parties are interested in a property, sealed bids and a review by the Council or designated Committee are appropriate.
• Additional language is added with regard to securities for buyers interested in building a home on the property. Those persons must place a down-payment to secure their interest and promise to build.

In other business, the Atlantic City Council will act on the Second Reading of an Ordinance with regard to the Collection of Solid Waste, and the First Reading of an Ordinance amending sections of the Code of Ordinances entitled “City Clerk,”and “City Attorney,” that would eliminate the current two-year reappointment schedule, and make the City Clerk and Attorney permanent employees.

And, in his report to the Council, City Administrator John Lund will present a Budget Overview, including “Recommended Tax Levy, Proposed Program and Funding Changes.”