Authorize special property tax assessments for unpaid city fines and cleanup costs

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In Plain English

Some property owners owe the city money for code violations, cleanup costs, and foreclosure fines but haven't paid their bills. If approved, the city can add these unpaid amounts to property tax bills as special assessments. Property owners would then pay the debt through their annual property taxes instead of separate invoices.

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Votes

Closed the public hearing

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed

7 to 0

Councilmember BoozéAye
Councilmember BatesAye
Mayor McLaughlinAye
Councilmember MyrickAye
Vice Mayor BecklesAye
Councilmember ButtAye
Councilmember RogersAye

Adopted Resolution No. 65-14

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Vice Mayor Beckles
Passed

7 to 0

Councilmember BoozéAye
Councilmember BatesAye
Mayor McLaughlinAye
Councilmember MyrickAye
Vice Mayor BecklesAye
Councilmember ButtAye
Councilmember RogersAye