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Agenda Item # 11.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting - 5:05 pm
Meeting Date:
02/05/2024
Re
Ten (10) Agreements for Tax Deed Sale Surplus Proceeds
Submitted For:
Sara Hedges

SUBJECT:

Approve ten (10) Agreements for Tax Deed Sale Surplus Proceeds between the City of Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.

SUMMARY:

Ten (10) separate properties were sold at a public tax deed sale due to unpaid taxes. The City of Fort Pierce had various liens on those properties and was entitled to certain surplus proceeds from the sale. Pursuant to the Agreements, the Clerk has agreed to honor the validity of all liens filed within twenty (20) years of the tax deed sale date and disperse the surplus proceeds, according to applicable law, upon receiving amended claims for the surplus proceeds from the City. 

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission.

ALTERNATIVES:

Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Sara Hedges, City Attorney

COORDINATED WITH:

Nicholas Mimms, City Manager

Fiscal Impact

OTHER INFORMATION:

Certain liens will be paid to the City pursuant to the Agreements.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager Nick Mimms 01/25/2024 04:44 PM
Form Started By:
Sara Hedges
Started On:
01/24/2024 06:19 PM
Final Approval Date:
01/25/2024