HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 2017-95 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-95
A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO LINN
COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARDING TAX LIEN AT 510
CHURCH STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Fairfax is pursuing a plan to remove the tax lien held by Linn
County Treasurers Office; and
WHEREAS, in order to establish a new residential home at 510 Church Street; and
WHEREAS, removal of Linn County's tax lien would clear the way for sale of the
property to a contractor in which said contractor could offer a new home on the market; and
WHEREAS, currently these tax liens encumber the property and taxes continue to remain
unpaid and in arrears; and
WHEREAS, two possible plans are presented, in which council is asked to choose the
most fitting for the community; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City of Fairfax's best interest to return the taxpayer dollars that
have been invested into this property and return all maintenance and expenses to a private entity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fairfax,
Iowa, present a plan from private contractor Costigan Construction to Linn County Board of
Supervisors for approval. If approved the City of Fairfax would then grant a contract, consistent
with the plan presented, to purchase the property commonly known as 510 Church Street, legal
description of Lot 6, Block 5, Vanderbilt, Linn County, Iowa, free and clear of all tax liens and
debt.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk/Treasurer are hereby
authorized and directed to execute said resolution.
Passed and approved this 10' day of November, 2017.
AYES: Daly, Volk, and Wainwright
NAYS: Beer
ABSENT: Kell
Burnell G. Frieden, Mayor
ATTEST: ,l� r•a
Cyr,�hia K. Stimson, City Clerk/Treasurer
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