HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-23 16-212 RESOLVECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-212
Date: May 23, 2016
Item/Subject: Resolve, Ratifying Actions Taken by the Assessor in Defense of Abatement
Requests
Responsible Department: Assessment
Commentary: This order will ratify the actions of the City Assessor in defense of two large
abatement requests on commercial and industrial properties in 2016. Given the complexity and
uniqueness of these facilities, it was necessary to hire specialized legal assistance as well as
consultants to help establish fair market assessed valuation, negotiate for resolution, and
defend, if necessary, before the State Board of Property Tax Review. Both abatement requests
were settled. The total cost of the defending both these appeals could cost up to $60,000.
Although we do not have final numbers, the majority of the work was spent on Hollywood
Casino; therefore, funding to cover those legal expenses will be taken from the Downtown TIF.
This was discussed on several occasions in Executive Session.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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Assigned to Councilor Nealley
CITY OF BANGOR
16-212
MAY 23, 2016
(TITLE.) Resolve, Ratifying Actions Taken by the Assessor in Defense of Abatement Requests
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR:
Be It Resolved That,
Council ratifies actions taken by the City Assessor to defend abatement requests and authorizes
up to $60,000 for legal expenditures. All consultant and legal expenditures in defense of
Hollywood Casino will come from the Downtown TIF.
IN CITY COUNCIL
MAY 23, 2016
PASSED
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