Notice of Sale - Invitation to Bid 28' Vessel "Scorpio"

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the 28’ vessel Scorpio, AK 3856M (expired), located on the uplands on the North side of the Homer Small Boat Harbor in Homer, Alaska, will be sold by the City of Homer to the highest bidder as is, together with its trailer, equipment, gear, furniture, apparel, fixtures, tackle, boats, machinery, anchors and all appurtenances. Wheel immobilizer is not included.  The Scorpio is a 28’ fiberglass Carver recreational vessel with a 10’ beam and a 2 ½ ’ draft.  It is currently on a damaged trailer.  Vessel is considered to be abandoned. 

A bidder’s packet and bidding instructions are available at Homer City Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, AK 99603, phone (907) 235-3130.  Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk until 2:00 p.m., September 6, 2016, at which time they will be opened and read. The time of receipt will be determined by the City Clerk’s time stamp.  Bids received after the time fixed for the receipt of the bids shall not be considered.  Bidders are required to be on the City’s plan holder’s list for their bid to be considered.  All bidders must submit a City of Homer Plan Holders Registration form to be on the Plan Holders List and to be considered responsive.  Plan holder registration forms are available online at http://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/rfps

The sale will be to the highest bidder. Payments must be made in cash, certified check or cashier’s check.  There is a minimum acceptable bid of $200.  Vessel must be removed from City property within 14 calendar days of receipt of quit claim and Bill of Sale.  Vessel cannot return to the Homer harbor facilities without an inspection and authorization from the Homer harbormaster. The City of Homer reserves the right to reject all bids.

The winning bidder will receive a Bill of Sale and a quit claim for the City’s ownership interest in the Vessel.  The winning bidder will take responsibility for any and all liens currently encumbering title to the Vessel.  The City makes no guarantees as to the title of the Vessel or the condition of the vessel and/or the existence of any liens, claims, maritime liens, rights in rem, right of redemption or encumbrances whatsoever.

This Notice of Sale is being published in accordance with the Homer City Code, HCC10.04.120(e).  Questions with respect to this notice of sale may be directed to the Homer Harbormaster, 4311 Homer Freight Dock Road, Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-3160.

Dated: August 10, 2016

City Manager Katie Koester

Account No.  400 0600 5227

Publish: Homer News August 18 and 25, 2016