Title
2012 Tax Cancellation Due to Burn Down - Block 16, Plan 4688 RS
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council cancel a portion of the unpaid 2012 improvement taxes against Roll No. 156015 in the amount of $1,078.63, due to burn down.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
Administration received a letter on May 28, 2012, from the owner of the subject residential property, requesting that Council consider cancelling a portion of the 2012 improvement taxes levied against the house which was totally destroyed by fire on January 19, 2012.
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. The request meets the eligibility requirements of Burn Downs Policy AD 061 (attached).
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Burn Downs Policy AD 061 allows for the cancellation of improvement taxes when a property owner's improvement is 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: $1,078.63
Source of Funding: Allowance for Uncollectable Taxes