To: Board of Supervisors
From: Treasurer/Tax Collector
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Resolution to Auction Tax-Defaulted Properties
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) for sale of properties tax-defaulted, subject to sale; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Treasurer-Tax Collector with two certified copies of the Resolution by March 28, 2023. Approval is given to re-offer, within 90 days of the original sale date, any unsold parcels in accordance with Revenue and Taxation Code, section 3698.5.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund - Revenue from auction will pay costs
DISCUSSION:
Notice is hereby given of the Tax Collector's intention to sell tax defaulted properties at public auction as noted in the Authorization and Report of Sales (attachment 2). The public auction will be conducted via the internet through the public auction company known as GovEase with whom the county has contracted for these services since 2020. Government code section 31000 permits the Board of Supervisors to contract for these special services with individuals and companies specially trained, experienced and competent to provide these services, for which GovEase has a proven track record.
The properties will be sold at public auction or by sealed bid for the stated minimum price. Those tax defaulted properties subject to the power of sale are described on the attached Authorization and Report of Sales (attachment 2), in accordance with Chapters 7 of Part 6 of Division 1 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. It is the Tax Collector's intention, with your approval, to re-offer within 90 days of the original sale date, unsold parcels at a price which is deemed appropriate pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 3698.5. In addition, contiguous parcels may be combined for sale purposes.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
All cost of the ...
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