Title
Cancellation of 2015 Property Taxes Due to Burn Down (Roll 1181041)
Proposed Motion
That Council cancel a portion of the 2015 taxes on Roll No. 1181041 in the amount of $704.83 due to burn down of a residence and garage on 58-53024 Range Road 15.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motion.
Purpose
Administration received a written request from the owner of the subject residential property for cancellation of taxes due to their house being completely destroyed by fire on June 29th, 2015.
Summary
The date/circumstances of this fire have been confirmed with Parkland County Fire Services and the assessed value of the house has been confirmed with Assessment Services. Taxes considered for refund include those attributed to the Municipal, the Family Leisure Center and Capital Region Board. Taxes not considered for refund include those requisitioned for Seniors Foundations and Schools.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications
Burn Downs - Refund of Taxes Policy C-FI14 allows for the cancellation or refund of improvement taxes when improvements are completely destroyed by fire, upon written request of the property owner. Pursuant to Section 347 of the Municipal Government Act, Council may consider tax cancellation, reduction, refund or deferral, with or without conditions.
Financial Impact:
Cost: $704.83
Source of Funding: Allowance for Uncollectible Taxes