Sale of Land by Public Tender

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FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 11, 2024, at the Town of Fort Frances Civic Centre, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Town of Fort Frances Civic Centre, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances.

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 59 12 010 007 11700 0000; 439 SIXTH ST. W, FORT FRANCES; PIN 56019-0492 (LT); PCL BLK K-10 SEC SM140; PT BLK K PL SM140 MCIRVINE AS IN SLT55163; SURFACE RIGHTS ONLY; FORT FRANCES; File No. 22-01
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $76,000
Minimum tender amount: $14,526.49

2. Roll No. 59 12 030 005 12200 0000; FORT FRANCES; PIN(S) 56017-0013 (LT) & 56017-0171 (LT); FIRSTLY: PCL 12276 SEC RAINY RIVER; PT LT 22 RIVER RANGE MCIRVINE PT 15, RR143 EXCEPT PT 23, RR370 & SLT87555; SECONDLY: PCL 14962 SEC RAINY RIVER; PT LT 22 RIVER RANGE MCIRVINE PT 6 RR143 EXCEPT SLT83831 & PT 24 RR171; FORT FRANCES; File No. 22-03
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $25,500
Minimum tender amount: $9,799.30

3. Roll No. 59 12 010 006 05500 0000; 1103 KING'S HWY, FORT FRANCES; PIN 56020-0128 (LT); PCL 20454 SEC RAINY RIVER; PT LT 42 RIVER RANGE MCIRVINE AS IN SLT92753; FORT FRANCES; File No. 22-06
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $94,000
Minimum tender amount: $20,767.92

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale. Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale contact:

Elysia Huitikka
Tax Administrator
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances
320 Portage Avenue
Fort Frances ON P9A 3P9
(807) 274-5323 Ext. 1228
ehuitikka@fortfrances.ca
town@fortfrances.ca

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT FRANCES
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 11, 2024, at the Town of Fort Frances Civic Centre, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances Ontario.
Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 59 12 010 007 11700 0000; 439 SIXTH ST. W, FORT FRANCES; PIN 56019-0492 (LT); File No. 22-01; Minimum Tender Amount: $14,526.49
2. Roll No. 59 12 030 005 12200 0000; FORT FRANCES; PINS 56017-0013 (LT) & 56017-0171 (LT); File No. 22-03; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,799.30
3. Roll No. 59 12 010 006 05500 0000; 1103 KING'S HWY, FORT FRANCES; PIN 56020-0128 (LT); File No. 22-06; Minimum Tender Amount: $20,767.92

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST). This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.fortfrances.ca or you may contact Elysia Huitikka, Tax Administrator, The Corporation of the Town of Fort Frances, 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances ON P9A 3P9, Phone: (807) 274-5323 Ext. 1228, Email: ehuitikka@fortfrances.ca