[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 29572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14695]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Sale of Real Property, Buffalo National River, Arkansas
AGENCY: National Park Service, DOI.
SUMMARY: This notice publishes the interest of the National Park
Service to solicit bids for the sale of lands within the boundary of
Buffalo National River, Newton County, Arkansas.
DATES: The sale solicitation for sealed bids will be accepted until
2:00 p.m., July 18, 1996. The sealed bids are to be delivered to
Superintendent, Buffalo National River, 402 North Walnut Street,
Harrison, Arkansas; or mailed to Buffalo National River, P.O. Box 1173,
Harrison, Arkansas 72602.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Buffalo National River headquarters, 402 North
Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas, 72602. Telephone: 501-741-5443.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following additional information is
provided regarding the proposed sale of real property:
Justification
The National Park Service is soliciting sealed bids for the sale of
Tract 63-135 consisting of 21.1 acres, with a hay barn and other
historic structures in poor condition. The property is located within
an isolated area within Buffalo National River, and is served by
limited and difficult access. Selling of real property is authorized
under Section 5(a) of the Act of July 15, 1968, 82 Stat. 354, 16 USC
460l-22(a), 36 CFR Part 17.
Selling this historic property with deed restrictions will ensure
the property is maintained in conformance with the Boxley Valley Land
Use Plan and the historical traditions of Big Buffalo Valley Historic
District.
Legal description
Buffalo National River Tract 63-135, a.k.a., ``Fults Farm,'' Newton
County, Arkansas, containing 21.1 acres, more or less. The metes and
bounds legal description, tract map and the protective covenants and
restrictions are available for inspection at the Superintendent's
office, 402 North Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas 72602. Prospective
bidders can arrange to inspect the property by telephoning park
headquarters, Buffalo National River, 501-741-5443. A representative of
the National Park Service will conduct a guided inspection of the
property between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 26 and July 10, 1996.
Interest to be Conveyed
The property will be conveyed in fee title to the surface estate
without warranty. The conveyance document will contain specific
reservations to the United States for all mineral interests and for
ditches and canals. The conveyance document will be issued subject to
certain covenant restrictions regarding the use of the property,
including the requirement to rehabilitate at least the exteriors of the
three named historic structures. Further, there will be a prohibition
on any future alterations which do not meet the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.
Fair Market Value
The fair market value of the property as determined by an
independent appraiser licensed in the State of Arkansas is $17,500. The
appraisal may be inspected at the headquarters of Buffalo National
River, 402 North Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.
Conveyance Procedures, Requirements and Time Schedule
Conveyance of the property will be by a Restrictive Covenant
Quitclaim Deed. The minimum acceptable bid is $17,500, plus a separate
non-refundable payment of $100 to cover the cost of publication and
processing of bids. Bids must be in writing, clearly identify the
bidder, signed by the bidder or his assigned agent, state amount of bid
and refer to the notice. Bids must be accompanied by certified check
and made payable to the United States of America for the full amount of
the bid. This payment will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders. The
property will be available for inspection on the site from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., June 26 and July 10, 1996. Bids will be accepted until 2:00
p.m., July 18, 1996.
Dated: April 19, 1996.
William W. Schenk,
Field Director, Midwest Field Area, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 96-14695 Filed 6-10-96; 8:45 am]
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