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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-08-08 16-309 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION Item No. 16-309 Date: August 8, 2016 Item/Subject: Order, Directing the City Manager to Take Possession of Vacant Land Located on Highland Lane — Map 032 Lot 181 Responsible Department: Treasury Commentary: This Order directs the City Manager to take possession of vacant land located on Highland Lane by virtue of the 2014 matured tax lien. The property is identified as Map 032 Lot 181. The City of Bangor has recorded tax liens on the property for unpaid real estate taxes; several of which have matured. The property is currently assessed in the name of "Unknown Owner" as the City Assessing Department has been unable to identify ownership. All attempts to identify an owner and receive payment have been unsuccessful. In addition, no one has contacted the City to claim ownership of the parcel. If approved, this order will also authorize the removal of all personal property. This has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Finance Committee on August 1, 2016 Manager's Comments: Associated Information: Budget Approval: Legal Approval: Introduced for Passage First Reading Referral Department Head C ryl. City Manager Page _ of _ Finance Director r�� CityS licitor Assigned to Councilor Perry CITY OF BANGOR 16-309 AUGUST 8, 2016 (TITLE.) Order, Directing the City Manager to Take Possession of the Vacant Land Located on Highland Lane — Map 032 Lot 181 WHEREAS, the City of Bangor has recorded tax liens on the vacant land on Highland Lane, identified as Map 032 Lot 181 for unpaid real estate taxes; and WHEREAS, several of those lien have matured; and WHEREAS, all attempts to receive payment have been unsuccessful; By the City Council of the City of Bangor. Be & Ordered that Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby directed on behalf of the City of Bangor to take possession of vacant land located on Highland Lane and dispose of any abandoned personal property located thereon in accordance with state law. IN CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 8, 2016 PASSED �_ �p