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AT&T building auction to open on Monday, City of Beaumont poised to bid

The building hasn't been used in a couple years and some officials hope to utilize the property for riverfront development in an effort to spur economic growth.

BEAUMONT, Texas —

The online auction for the AT&T building will open Monday, February 11 and last through Wednesday, February 13.

Beaumont City Council voted 6-1 in favor of bidding on the former AT&T building at 555 Main St. on January 15.

The building hasn't been used in a couple years and the city hopes to utilize the property for riverfront development in an effort to spur economic growth.

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The vote authorized city manager Kyle Hayes to make a bid on the property during the auction.

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The bidding process will require a $25,000 deposit that will be refunded if the city doesn't end up buying the property.

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