Title
2025 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions of Sale
Proposed Motion
That Council approve the Terms and Conditions of Sale for the 2025 Public Auction, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion to meet the requirement of the Municipal Government Act.
Purpose
Section 419(b) of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) states that Council must set any conditions that apply to the sale.
Summary
As required by the MGA, a municipality must prepare annually a tax arrears list showing the parcels of land on which there are tax arrears for more than one year as of March 31. Further to this, any parcel of land included on the 2024 tax arrears list, which remains in arrears as of March 31, 2025, must be offered for sale by public auction. Administration has scheduled the 2025 Public Auction for Wednesday, September 17 at 2.00 p.m., in Council Chambers at Parkland County Center, which will be advertised as per the MGA.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:
In compliance with Section 417 of the MGA, the Registrar (Alberta Land Titles) sends notices to all registered property owners and caveat holders regarding tax notification, stating that if tax arrears are not paid before March 31 in the following year (2025) the municipality must offer the parcel of land for sale at public auction. Parkland County provides timely correspondence, as does the tax recovery company, to advise property owners of the pending auction if arrears are not paid in full.
Financial Impact:
Cost: N/A
Source of Funding: N/A