Request for Proposals by May 21, 2012

The City of Paducah, Kentucky is requesting sealed proposals for the purchase and transfer of property at; 1209 Bell Ave., 627 Boyd St., 626 Burnett St., 1310 Burnett St., 908 Clark St., 1109 Ellis St., 623 Husbands St., 1136 Martin Luther King, 1232 Martin Luther King, 1109 Monroe St., 1111 Monroe St., 1115 Monroe St., 1203 Monroe St., 1211 Monroe St., 1165 N. 11th St., 1207 N. 12th St., 1235 N. 12th St., 930 N. 22nd St., 1116 Oscar Cross Ave., 1223 Salem Ave., 2226 Seitz St., 833 South 5th St., 1009 S. 8th St., 403 S. 9th St., 1117 S. 11th St., 816 S. 12th St., 516 Walter Jetton Blvd., and 1423 Walter Jetton Blvd.

Transfer of this property will be based on the best-evaluated future use of the property, highest bid and compliance with applicable codes.  To be considered for these properties bidders must be current on City taxes and have no existing liens on any property currently owned in the City of Paducah.

Persons interested in submitting a sealed proposal should submit a written offer to purchase the property including the purchase price offer, the intended use of the property, your full name, address, and telephone number in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Sealed Bid” with the address of the property marked on the outside.  Proposals can be mailed to The City of Paducah, Planning Department, P. O. Box 2267, City Hall, Paducah, KY 42002-2267. For additional information please call 444-8690.  All such sealed proposals should be submitted to the Planning Department prior to 9:00 AM, local time on May 21, 2012.  All proposals will be opened on May 21, 2012 at 9 AM in the City of Paducah Commission Chambers.   

The City of Paducah reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.

Surplus Property List

The City of Paducah is offering the following properties for purchase or transfer to individuals interested in acquiring them. The City has acquired properties through the years by donations, code enforcement, grants, and a variety of other reasons. If you are interested in obtaining a property from the City of Paducah, contact the Planning Department at (270) 444-8690.  Click the link below for a listing of nearly three dozen available pieces of property.

List of Surplus Property >>

Process for Obtaining Property

Control of City properties are handled by one of three entities: the City of Paducah, Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency (URCDA), or the Paducah Renaissance Alliance (PRA). If the City of Paducah is the listed owner, then a proposal will need to be made to the City Commission. If the owner is URCDA or PRA, then a proposal will need to be made to the appropriate board. These two boards are made up of private citizens appointed by the Mayor and Commission.

The Paducah Renaissance Alliance generally controls the sale of properties in LowerTown and downtown. URCDA oversees the transactions in the Fountain Avenue project area, and also controls several properties throughout city limits. For more information on LowerTown properties, visit Paducah Renaissance Alliance. For more information on Fountain Avenue properties, visit the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Project.

The process for obtaining a property is essentially the same for all three entities. Once you have identified a desired public property, a proposal must be developed and submitted to the respective board for consideration. Planning staff will assist you in getting your proposal to the appropriate board. All proposal requirements must be met and a complete proposal submitted to the board before it will be considered. In general, the requirements must include at a minimum: a narrative of the project outlining the intended use of the property; the proposed purchase price; detailed rehab or construction plans with floor plans, elevations, and landscaping; a firm third party detailed estimate of construction costs from an engineer, architect, or contractor; a project timeline; and proof of financial ability to complete the project from a lending institution.