(a) Record of sales.--The city treasurer shall keep in the treasurer's office, or in another place as council may direct, a record of all the sales made pursuant to section 12542.1 (relating to public sale of property to satisfy tax claims).
(b) Purchase of property at tax sale.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the city shall have the right to bid on and purchase properties sold pursuant to section 12542.1.
(c) Resale of property.--Properties purchased by the city under subsection (b) may be sold in accordance with section 12402.1(b) (relating to city property and affairs).