Municipal Act, 2001
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BLIND RIVER

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 6, 2025, at the Blind River Municipal Office, 11 Hudson St.,
Blind River Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Blind River Municipal Office, 11 Hudson St., Blind River.

Description of Lands:
1. Roll No. 57 38 000 018 21600 0000; BLIND RIVER; PIN 31431-0087(R); PART OF BROKEN LOT 10, CONCESSION 2, TOWNSHIP OF COBDEN NOW TOWN OF BLIND RIVER, DISTRICT OF ALGOMA AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN T-296035; File No. 22-03
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $16,500
Minimum tender amount: $31,755.02

2. Roll No. 57 38 000 008 17400 0000; 256A YOUNGFOX RD., BLIND RIVER; PIN 31430-0218 (LT); PT LT 2-3 RANGE B COBDEN AS IN T463416, EXCEPT EASEMENT THEREIN; BLIND RIVER; File No. AABR22-11
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $248,000
Minimum tender amount: $104,095.43

3. Roll No. 57 38 000 019 08800 0000; BLIND RIVER; PIN 31433-0087 (LT); PCL 2733 SEC ACS; LOCATION CL112B SCARFE AS IN LT32881, RESERVING THE RIGHT TO FLOOD AND OVERFLOW ANY PT OF THE SAID LANDS HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED UP TO A CONTOUR ELEVATION 684 FT; BLIND RIVER; File No. 22-13
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $50,000
Minimum tender amount: $42,703.40

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, availability of road access or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed. The assessed value according to the last returned assessment roll may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act
are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:
www.OntarioTaxSales.ca