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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

02/07/2023

BACKGROUND

Per request of the Mayor, please see attached letter asking for council discussion and deliberation on waiving of late fees and penalties on unpaid property taxes for properties R67546 and R33832 that the City is in negotiation for purchase.

These properties are located at FM 78 and FM 3009.

The resolution also asks for the other taxing jurisdictions to also consider waiving their penalties.

GOAL

To discuss and possibly act in a show of support to waive penalties and fees on certain properties unpaid property taxes.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Show the city acts in good faith when negotiating with citizens on the purchase of property.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

If council agrees, pass a resolution showing support for waiving property tax penalties and fees for referenced properties.

FISCAL IMPACT

Waive up to $8,443.24 of property tax late penalties and fees on the City’s portion taxes owed.
The City cannot waive other taxing jurisdiction's late penalties and fees.

RECOMMENDATION

Council can pass a resolution showing support for waiving of penalties and fees.

Attachments
Letter-Medina
Resolution 23-R-12