To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Ronald A. Carl, County Attorney
Prepared By:
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Karen Thompsen, Paralegal
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Subject:
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Approval of an Arbitration Stipulation
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this request is for the adoption of a resolution approving the Arbitration stipulation listed below.
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Background and Discussion: This stipulation is 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 protest.
The following schedule number has been stipulated to (for the tax years 2023/2024):
Petitioners: Joshua Bates
Parcel No.: 2075-34-2-32-027
Original Value: $467,200 Stipulated Value: $425,000
Alternatives: Let protest 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: A draft resolution is attached.