Kansas Statutes Chapter 76. State Institutions and Agencies; Historical Property § 76-1719. Sale of certain real estate by board; appraisement; sale procedures

The state board of social welfare is hereby authorized and empowered to sell and convey real estate located in the southwest quarter ( 1/4 ) of section 24, township 5 south, range 20 east in Atchison county, Kansas herein described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said quarter ( 1/4 ) section at a stone in place, thence north to the center line of said section 24 to a stone in place; thence west 1171.05 feet to a stone in place; thence south 1324 feet 4 inches to a stone in place; thence west 324.75 feet to a piece of marble; thence south 1324 feet 4 inches to the south line of said section; thence east 1496.25 feet to the place of beginning. Said tract contains eighty (80) acres, more or less; all of which real estate is located in Atchison county, Kansas and which is located approximately one-half ( 1/2 ) mile north and west of the Kansas children's home, and belonging to said home. The conveyance of such real estate shall be executed in the name of the state board of social welfare by its chairman and the state director of institutions. Before such sale shall be made, said board of social welfare shall cause the above described real estate to be appraised by three (3) disinterested appraisers, which appraisement shall be in writing and filed with the state director of institutions. Upon receipt of the advice of final appraisement the state board of social welfare shall proceed to sell such real estate by the solicitation of sealed bids in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 76-1720 or at public sale in the manner as prescribed by K.S.A. 76-1721, at the discretion of said board.