Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
| City Council Meeting: | February 7, 2023 |
| Department: | City Secretary |
| Subject: | Resolution 23-R-12 - A resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz stating their support for waiving penalties and fees on unpaid property taxes for ceratin properties. (S. Gonzalez/J.Walters) |
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.
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.
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.