Ogden board accepts Ogden City's offer to buy about 2.6 acres of Taylor Canyon land

The Ogden School District board accepted an offer from Ogden City to purchase approximately 2.6 acres of Taylor Canyon property and authorized staff to place the remaining district acreage on the market after closing.

District presenters told the board the preliminary purchase price, arrived at after splitting appraisals and with a city supplement, was $953,546. The presentation noted the figure is preliminary pending a survey that will finalize acreage and exact per-square-foot pricing. Staff also said the district would place the balance of the Taylor Canyon property for sale after the sale to the city closes, which the presenter said will not occur until after July 1.

Board members discussed the transaction and confirmed there are no realtor commissions involved in the sale; staff said the city would pay a stipend for city staff time but not a commission. The board moved and seconded a motion to accept Ogden City’s offer and voted to approve the sale.

What happens next: staff will complete the survey to confirm acreage and final price, proceed toward closing after July 1 and list the remaining parcel for sale as directed by the board.