Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to Sell 45 Specified Tax Defaulted Properties as set forth in the attached Exhibit A at public auction via the Internet in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code section 3691 et. seq. or as a sealed bid sale pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 6, Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for at least the Minimum Bid.
b. Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to Re-offer any Unsold Properties at a Reduced Minimum Bid at the Conclusion of the Sale or within a 90-day period.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors, by Resolution:
a. Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to Sell 45 Specified Tax Defaulted Properties as set forth in the attached Exhibit A at public auction via the Internet in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code section 3691 et. seq. or as a sealed bid sale pursuant to Chapter 7, Part 6, Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for at least the Minimum Bid.
b. Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to Re-offer any Unsold Properties at a Reduced Minimum Bid at the Conclusion of the Sale or within a 90-day period.
SUMMARY:
In accordance with Section 3694 and 3698 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, the Tax Collector is required to provide notice to and get approval from the Board of Supervisors to sell specified tax-defaulted properties, as set forth in Exhibit A, at public auction or sealed bid sale for not less than the established minimum bid specified on each assessment. The requested action permits the Tax Collector to proceed, comply with State requirements for such sales, and provide the opportunity for the County to recover legitimate delinquent tax revenue.
DISCUSSION:
The collection of delinquent property taxes requires the Tax Collector to offer for sale property upon which taxes remain unpaid. (California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3692).
The Tax Collector, after receiving authorization to sell from th...
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