Legislation Details

File #: 24-099    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/8/2024 In control: Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Approval of Arbitration Stipulations
Attachments: 1. Board Summary Report, 2. Resolution

To:                                                               Board of County Commissioners

 

Through:                                          Ronald A. Carl, County Attorney,

 

Prepared By:

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Karen Thompsen, Paralegal, County Attorney’s Office

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Subject:

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Approval of Arbitration Stipulations

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Purpose and Request:

recommended action

The purpose of this request is for the adoption of a resolution approving the Arbitration stipulations listed below.

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Background and Discussion: These stipulations are the result of an agreement reached between the taxpayer and the County regarding a reduction in the amount of property tax owed, settling an arbitration request of taxpayer protests.

The following schedule numbers have been stipulated to (for the tax years 2023/2024):

 

Property Owner

Parcel Number

Original  Value

Stipulated Value

Teresa Tucker

2077-16-1-13-007

$760,000

$670,000

Teresa Tucker

2077-16-1-13-006

$760,000

$690,000

 

Alternatives: Let protests proceed to arbitration for a decision.  This would involve unnecessary time and expense for the County and the taxpayer 

 

Fiscal Impact: Minimal.  Reduction in the amount of property taxes collected for the above listed properties.

 

Alignment with Strategic Plan:

                     ☒Be fiscally sustainable

                     ☒Provide essential and mandated service

                     ☒Be community focused

 

Concurrence: The County Attorney supports the referee’s recommendations.

 

Resolution:  Attached is a copy of the draft resolution.