The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #16-89
Resolution to request Abatement of accrued Property Taxes on property owned by the City of Monticello for public purposes within the City limits of the City of Monticello.
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello purchased land from Mike Kraus located immediately adjacent to the City owned Oakwood Cemetery, same being described by the following
Tax Parcel ID: 0227276007, and
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello accepted the dedication of Welter Drive from Welter Enterprises, same being the only City street serving the Welter Commercial park near the south end of Monticello, same being described by the following Tax Parcel ID: 0234351002, and
WHEREAS, The City took ownership of the property of the Kraus property on or about December, 14 2015 and accepted the dedication of Welter Drive on or about March 21, 2016, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds it appropriate, under the circumstances, to request the abatement of all accrued and accruing taxes, whether past due or accrued and not yet due, and to so inform the County Treasurer so that the County Board of Supervisors can take action to formally abate said taxes as required by §445.63 of the Iowa Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby direct the City Clerk to inform the County Treasurer of the decision of the City Council to request the abatement of the taxes accrued and accruing on the above described tax parcels consistent with §445.63 of the Iowa Code.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 6th day of September, 2016.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk