06-11-2016, 05:32 AM
Now comes the poker game with the County being assumed to be the sucker at the table. ...Walk away. Ignore the public. Ignore Shropshire. Then reassess the property for tax purposes to his asking price as a consequence of his hubris. Leave it for him to continue to try to develop it (NEVER happen) or find a buyer (not anywhere near his ask if at all).
I hope that's exactly what happens.
I would only add, after the property is assessed at his asking price, and he then fails to pay the taxes, the County can assume ownership of the property at no cost to the taxpayers. At that point it can be determined if it's worth the cleanup costs, and minimum infrastructure for public use.
“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.”
-Joseph Brodsky
I hope that's exactly what happens.
I would only add, after the property is assessed at his asking price, and he then fails to pay the taxes, the County can assume ownership of the property at no cost to the taxpayers. At that point it can be determined if it's worth the cleanup costs, and minimum infrastructure for public use.
“There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.”
-Joseph Brodsky
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves