HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-07-08 13-240 ORDERCOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 13-240
Date: July 8, 2013
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Kathryn Walker for 177 Pearl
Street, Bangor, Maine
Responsible Department: Legal
Commentary:
Kathryn Walker is the owner of property located at 177 Pearl Street. Property taxes on the
property have not been paid for a number of years and the owner has contacted the City with an
offer to convey the property to the City for the outstanding obligations. The City has the option
of foreclosing on the property because of the mature tax liens and taking possession. However,
in the case of tax acquired property those who have an interest in the property have 15 years to
challenge the process. This negatively impacts the value of the property. When an owner
conveys the property to the City, the City gets clear title to the property eliminating the problem
with the title.
This Order, if approved, will authorize the acceptance of a deed from Kathryn Walker to the real
estate located at 177 Pearl Street in consideration of the outstanding obligations due the City.
The Finance Committee recommended approval at its July 1, 2013 meeting.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
Introduced for
V Passage
First Reading
Referral
Department Head
City Manager
Finance Director
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JULY 8, 2013
Assigned to Councilor Nealley
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(TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Acceptance of Deed from Kathryn Walker for 177 Pearl Street,
Bangor, Maine
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor has placed several liens on the property of Kathryn Walker
located at 177 Pearl Street; and
WHEREAS, several of the liens have matured; and
WHEREAS, Kathryn Walker has offered to convey the property at 177 Pearl Street to the City in
consideration of the amount of the property tax obligations due the City; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Bangor to accept the deed rather than
foreclose on the property by virtue of the matured liens in order to have clear title.
By itie City Couno/ of the City of Bangor:
ORDERED,
THAT Catherine M. Conlow, City Manager, is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of Bangor
to accept a deed of conveyance from Kathryn Walker for the real estate located at 177 Pearl
Street in consideration of any outstanding financial obligations due the City of Bangor. Said
deed shall be in final form as approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor.
IN CITY COUNCIL
July 8, 2013
Motion Made and seconded for Passage
Pa ed
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CITY CLERK