by Kelly Costa

The first reading was given of an ordinance declaring real property on Union Street as surplus property during the Staunton City Council meeting on Monday night.

The property is near other residential properties located off Union Street and is owned by the city. The city has found that the real estate is no longer necessary or profitable to own, so the council feels it is in their best interests to declare the property as surplus and advertise for bids to sell it.

The council will adopt the ordinance at the next regular meeting on Oct. 24, and any bids that are received will...