Title
Cancellation of 2022 Municipal Property Taxes
Proposed Motions
1. That Council cancel a portion of the 2022 taxes on Roll Number 845002 in the amount of $1,222.17.
2. That Council cancel a portion of the 2022 taxes on Roll Number 511001 in the amount of $588.01.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the motion.
Purpose
Administration received a request from each owner of the subject residential properties for cancellation of taxes due to their house's being completely destroyed or no longer habitable due to fire on May 9th, 2022 (Roll 845002) and March 16th, 2022 (Roll 511001).
Summary
The date/circumstances of these fires have been confirmed with Parkland County Fire Services and the assessed value of the houses has been confirmed with Assessment Services. Taxes considered for refund include those attributed to Municipal, Tri Leisure Centre and Edmonton Metropolitan 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 (Attachment 1) allows for the cancellation or refund of improvement taxes when improvements are completely destroyed or no longer habitable due to 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: $1,810.18
Source of Funding: Allowance for Uncollectible Taxes