Title
Refund of 2013 Taxes Due to Burn Down (Roll 3389004)
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council refund a portion of 2013 taxes on Roll No. 3389004 in the amount of $446.82, due to the burn down of house on Lot 3, Plan 832 1822.
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the recommendation.
Purpose
Administration received a written request from the owner of the subject residential property for adjustment to his 2013 taxes, due to his house being completely destroyed by fire on May 23, 2013.
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 C-AD61 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: $446.82
Source of Funding: Allowance for Uncollectible Taxes