Public hearing on the sale of surplus county property in Spokane.

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

IN THE MATTER OF THE SALE OF SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 35243.0515 through 35243.0523; 35243.0501 through 35243.0504; 35243.0506; 35243.0495, 35243.0496, 35243.0491, and 35243.0492

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington (“Board”) that the Board intends to sell the real property hereinafter described at auction pursuant to chapters 1.56 SCC and 36.34 RCW.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN by the Board that public hearing will be held in person on:

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. (or as soon as possible thereafter)
COMMISSIONERS' HEARING ROOM
SPOKANE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
1026 W. BROADWAY AVENUE
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260

The public may also participate remotely by calling 1-877-853-5257 (MEETING ID: 856 7484 5677) or accessing the following Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85674845677 (MEETING ID: 856 7484 5677).

PURPOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The purpose of the public hearing is for the Board to consider public testimony and take action on the County Engineer's request to sell the real property described below at auction or directly for cash:

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 35243.0515 through 35243.0523; 35243.0501 through 35243.0504; 35243.0506; 35243.0495, 35243.0496, 35243.0491, and 35243.0492

Lots 7 through 12 of Block 8; together with the east half of vacated Dyer Street adjoining lot 7 of Block 8; all of Blocks 9, 10, 11 and 12; lots 1 through 6 of Block 13; and lots 4 through 7 of Block 14 of the Sparks Addition to Spokane recorded in Volume L, page 6 of Plat in Spokane County, Washington.

Located in the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 24, Township 25 North, Range 43 East Willamette Meridian,

Subject to all existing encumbrances, including easements, covenants, restrictions and reservations of record, if any. Including without limitation the Restrictive Covenant recorded in Spokane County Auditor's office Recording No. 4004878 on June 17, 1996 and all environmental matters referenced therein.

No bids will be accepted at the public hearing. If the Board determines that to sell said property is in the best interests of the County, the Board will cause said property to be sold at public auction, for which separate notice will be given.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Spokane County Public Works at (509) 477-3600.

Any person may appear at the date, time and place set forth above and present testimony in favor of or in opposition to said sale. To create the opportunity for everyone attending the public hearing to speak, testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. The Board reserves the right to adjust the time frame allotted to speakers as well as hearing procedures during the public hearing. Any written comments on the purpose of the public hearing must be received by March 5, 2026, no later than 12:00 NOON by gvasquez@spokanecounty.org.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION: Spokane County is committed to providing equal access to its facilities, programs and services for persons with disabilities. The Commissioner's Hearing Room at 1026 West Broadway is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with an infrared assistive listening system for persons with hearing loss. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations or further information may call, write, or email Ashley Cloud at (509) 477-5750 (TDD), 824 North Adams Street, Spokane, WA, 99260; or acloud@spokanecounty.org. Please contact us forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting/hearing date.

DATED this 24th day of February, 2026.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
MARY BROOKS, CHAIR
JOSH KERNS, VICE-CHAIR 
AL FRENCH, COMMISSIONER
AMBER WALDREF, COMMISSIONER
CHRIS JORDAN, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:
Ginna Vasquez
Clerk of the Board
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