[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 113 (Tuesday, June 11, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 29572]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-14695]



=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Sale of Real Property, Buffalo National River, Arkansas

AGENCY: National Park Service, DOI.

SUMMARY: This notice publishes the interest of the National Park 
Service to solicit bids for the sale of lands within the boundary of 
Buffalo National River, Newton County, Arkansas.

DATES: The sale solicitation for sealed bids will be accepted until 
2:00 p.m., July 18, 1996. The sealed bids are to be delivered to 
Superintendent, Buffalo National River, 402 North Walnut Street, 
Harrison, Arkansas; or mailed to Buffalo National River, P.O. Box 1173, 
Harrison, Arkansas 72602.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Buffalo National River headquarters, 402 North 
Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas, 72602. Telephone: 501-741-5443.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following additional information is 
provided regarding the proposed sale of real property:

Justification

    The National Park Service is soliciting sealed bids for the sale of 
Tract 63-135 consisting of 21.1 acres, with a hay barn and other 
historic structures in poor condition. The property is located within 
an isolated area within Buffalo National River, and is served by 
limited and difficult access. Selling of real property is authorized 
under Section 5(a) of the Act of July 15, 1968, 82 Stat. 354, 16 USC 
460l-22(a), 36 CFR Part 17.
    Selling this historic property with deed restrictions will ensure 
the property is maintained in conformance with the Boxley Valley Land 
Use Plan and the historical traditions of Big Buffalo Valley Historic 
District.

Legal description

    Buffalo National River Tract 63-135, a.k.a., ``Fults Farm,'' Newton 
County, Arkansas, containing 21.1 acres, more or less. The metes and 
bounds legal description, tract map and the protective covenants and 
restrictions are available for inspection at the Superintendent's 
office, 402 North Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas 72602. Prospective 
bidders can arrange to inspect the property by telephoning park 
headquarters, Buffalo National River, 501-741-5443. A representative of 
the National Park Service will conduct a guided inspection of the 
property between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 26 and July 10, 1996.

Interest to be Conveyed

    The property will be conveyed in fee title to the surface estate 
without warranty. The conveyance document will contain specific 
reservations to the United States for all mineral interests and for 
ditches and canals. The conveyance document will be issued subject to 
certain covenant restrictions regarding the use of the property, 
including the requirement to rehabilitate at least the exteriors of the 
three named historic structures. Further, there will be a prohibition 
on any future alterations which do not meet the Secretary of the 
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for 
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

Fair Market Value

    The fair market value of the property as determined by an 
independent appraiser licensed in the State of Arkansas is $17,500. The 
appraisal may be inspected at the headquarters of Buffalo National 
River, 402 North Walnut Street, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

Conveyance Procedures, Requirements and Time Schedule

    Conveyance of the property will be by a Restrictive Covenant 
Quitclaim Deed. The minimum acceptable bid is $17,500, plus a separate 
non-refundable payment of $100 to cover the cost of publication and 
processing of bids. Bids must be in writing, clearly identify the 
bidder, signed by the bidder or his assigned agent, state amount of bid 
and refer to the notice. Bids must be accompanied by certified check 
and made payable to the United States of America for the full amount of 
the bid. This payment will be refunded to unsuccessful bidders. The 
property will be available for inspection on the site from 2:00 p.m. to 
4:00 p.m., June 26 and July 10, 1996. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 
p.m., July 18, 1996.

    Dated: April 19, 1996.
William W. Schenk,
Field Director, Midwest Field Area, National Park Service.
[FR Doc. 96-14695 Filed 6-10-96; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4310-70-P