BLM Wells Field Office and City of West Wendover direct land sale spells success
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ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management Elko District, Wells Field Office, and City of West Wendover (City) on February 24, 2022, completed a direct land sale of 84.06 acres of land, supporting development of public and private interests, and opportunities for community expansion.
“This direct sale serves the community in many important ways, ensuring that improvement of historic and recreational opportunities are always open for the public to enjoy,” said Melanie Mitchell, BLM Wells Field Manager.
The BLM proposed the non-competitive direct sale of 84.06 acres to the City pursuant to the applicable provisions in federal policy and BLM land sale regulations. The parcel was sold for the fair market value of $840,000.
The 84.06-acre parcel is a portion of land from the City’s 175.06-acre Recreation and Public Purpose lease, authorized by the BLM to the City in 2007. The City developed the land in accordance with federal regulations under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act. The developed improvements include the City Hall, Police Station, administrative offices, North Gene L. Jones Way, and the Victory Highway arch monument, and interpretative trail.
These lands were identified as designated for disposal by public sale for orderly community expansion in the BLM Wells Field Office Resource Management Plan. The Notice of Realty Action was published in the Federal Register Friday, May 7, 2021, providing the opportunity for public review and comment.
The direct sale supports the City Center Downtown Master Plan fostering community expansion and a variety of public and private development opportunities, job creation and public services.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.