(a) If a sale of property cannot be made by a public sale or auction as provided by Section 2304.079, the department may negotiate with a party for the expeditious sale of the property. In the negotiations, the department shall give priority to selling the property to a purchaser who will be required to pay ad valorem taxes on the property.
(b) If a sale to that kind of purchaser is not practicable, the department shall attempt to sell the property to a purchaser who is exempt from ad valorem taxes but who will make payments in lieu of taxes on the property.