Summary
The Macoupin County Board has approved a resolution declaring portions of the County-owned property at 21670 IL Route 4, Carlinville, IL 62626 as surplus property and is authorizing a sealed bid process for the sale of three parcels of farmland totaling approximately 13 acres. The minimum bid is $14,525 per acre, based on the average appraised value of the property, and the County Board may also consider the proposed use's potential economic benefits such as jobs created and taxes paid. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Macoupin County Clerk's Office no later than close of business on July 21, 2026, and will be opened by the County Board's Economic Development Committee on July 28, 2026.