Pursuant to SDCL 9-12-5.1 and 9-12-5.2, the City of Clark, South Dakota, will offer for lease, for haying purposes only, at public auction for cash rent, for a term commencing on May 4, 2026, and ending on October 1, 2028, the following described real estate:
Parcel 1: East Pasture Addition in the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section Six (6), Township One Hundred Sixteen (116) North, Range Fifty-Seven (57) West of the 5th P.M., Clark County, South Dakota (containing approximately 27.6 acres).
Parcel 2: Approximately 20 acres located in the East Half (E1/2) of Section Seventeen (17), Township One Hundred Sixteen (116) North, Range Fifty-Seven (57) West of the 5th P.M., Clark County, South Dakota. The acreage is approximate and includes land bordering and surrounding the City retention ponds.
The auction will be held in the City Council Chambers at Clark City Hall, 120 N. Commercial Street, Clark, South Dakota, on April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
The lease shall be for haying purposes only. The highest bid shall be subject to approval by the City. Following the auction, the City will hold a hearing and may adopt a Resolution of Intent to lease the property to the high bidder. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a written lease and make the first year's lease payment prior to May 4, 2026.
The City reserves the right to cancel the lease for community development purposes, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the written lease agreement.
Telephone bidding will be allowed. Anyone desiring to bid by telephone must contact City Hall at (605) 532-5665 prior to 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, to provide notice of intent to bid by telephone. All telephone bidders will be disclosed prior to the auction.
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The property will be leased as-is, with all faults. Prospective bidders should conduct any desired due diligence prior to bidding.
Dated this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Kerry Kline, Mayor
Rae Jean Flora,
City Finance Officer
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