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Request approval to publish Annual Report of Delinquent Real Estate Properties as of June 30, 2018
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Sections 58.1-3921 and 58.1-3924 of the Code of Virginia, Town Council is herewith provided with a certified list of real estate property taxes delinquent as of June 30, 2018. A list of annual taxes of less than $5 each, totaling $47.73, will be written off. A report showing changes in delinquent balances since June 30, 2017 also is provided.
At the end of the FY2018 fiscal year, 13 properties owed delinquent taxes totaling $52,322.16. This is an increase of $8,919.32 from the previous year.
The list was certified by the Town Clerk in July as required by State Code. The list of properties brought before Council will be updated as of the August 20, 2018 Council meeting date. With Council's approval, a list of those properties, their owners, and balances due as of August 20, 2018 will be published in a local newspaper and posted on the Town's website. County records will be updated with delinquent balances added to existing liens; new liens will be placed on properties that have been delinquent for two years.
Departmental Recommendation: Recommend acceptance and publication of the report.
Finance Recommendation: Recommend acceptance and publication of the report.
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: Pursuant to state and Town codes, Town Council may authorize publication of delinquent real estate tax properties in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council authorize the publishing of the delinquent real estate property tax list as submitted by the Director of Finance.
Cost and Financing: Approximately $500 worth of legal advertising to be paid from Finance Department's advertising account. This charge is added to the delinquent taxes when the bill is paid.
Account Number: 100-102-11231-43601
Decision Needed by This date: August ...
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