Former Tyler Fire Station 1 purchased by county

TYLER — Smith County has purchased the former Tyler Fire Station 1 from the city. According to a news brief from the city, sale was approved for $320,000. Normally for the City to transfer real property, notice of sale and bidding must be accomplished for sale to the highest bidder. However, State law provides some exceptions to the notice and bidding requirements for transfer of City-owned land to other taxing entities or entities with the power of eminent domain. One exception allows for such a transfer provided that the property is conveyed, sold or exchanged for NOT less than the fair market value of the land.