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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-09 11-159 ORDERItem No. `II, M Data: May 9. 2011 Item/Subject: ORDER, Authonang Acceptance of Payment for 36 Larkin Sheet, Acceptance of Quitclaim Dead for 34 Holland Street, and Execution of Municipal Quitclaim Deed for 36 Larkin Street Responsible Department: Legal Commentary: David Brown, who lives at 36 Larkin Street, has allowed tax liens M mature on 36 Larkin Street and 34 Holland Street. In May 2010, Me Council condemned the property located at 34 Holland Street; and on Apol 24'^, the Council rejected a final proposal from Mr. Brown to rehabilitate and pay the nn Lara i liens at 34 Holland Street. The city policy requires that a property owner cannot be In arrears on any debt awed the City before the city will discharge liens. As a result of a previous court action related to 34 Holland Street, Mr. Brown owes the CRy $14,240 In accumulated fines in addition to the taxes on both Holland and Larkin Street. The Finance Committee has recommended disclwrging Me fine If Mr. Brown pays the taxes owed on 36 Larkin Street and gives the City a deed for 34 Holland Street. Should Mr. Brown agree to the terms described above, the Gty will release its interest In 36 Landn Street. The Finance Committee has reviewed! this Item and unanimously recommends It for full council consideration. Department Head Manager's Commences: Ce 6Qa -lh, GCity Manager n Associated Information: Order Finance Director Legal Approval: Gty Solicitor IntroduaM for x passage _ First Reading Referral 11-159 C A� Assigned wCouncilor - Longo nig 9. 2011 CITY OF BANGOR (TITLE.) ORDER, Authorizing Acceptance of Payment for 36 Larkin Street, Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for M Holland Street, and Execution of Municpal Quitclaim Deed for 36 Larkin Street WHEREAS, tax liens have been allowed to mature on the properties at 36 Larkin Street and 39 Holland Street by David Brown, who lives at 36 Larkin Street; WHEREAS, the building on the property at 39 Holland Sheet Is in a state of disrepair and has been concemned; WHEREAS, Mr. Brown also owes the Oty for fines accumulated over several years of failure to bring 39 Holland Street up to Cade standards; and WHEREAS, in exchange for the City providing a quitclaim deed for 36 Larkin Street, Mr. Brown has agreed to pay the taxes owed on 36 Larkin Street and to provide the City with a quinclam deed for 39 Holland Street. By the Ory Couxi/ of the Ory of Bangor. ORDERED, THAT the Gty Tax Collector is hereby authorized to accept payment of $6090.00 in payment for taxes owed on 36 Larkin Street, and the City Solicitor is authorized to accept a quitclaim deed from David Brown releasing any interest he may have in real estate located at M Holland Street. Said deed shall be directed to the City of Bangor in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor; and BE IT FURTHER ORDERED THAT Should the City receive both the aforementioned tax payment and quitclaim dead, Deborah A. Cyr, Finance Director, is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the City of Bangor, to execute a Municipal Quitclaim Deed releasing any interest the City may have by virtue of tax liens recorded In the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Book 1210, Page 230 and Book 118D1, Page 309. Said deed shall be directed to David Brown in a form approved by the City Solicitor or Assistant City Solicitor, The City Manager shall then be authorized to execute a document discharging any fines assessed against Mr. Brown as a result of the Stipulated Judgment approved by the Bangor District Court on October 11, 2006 in case number BAHDC- CV-2006-325 which have not already been Paid. IS CITE COD m May 9, 2011 Motive Made and Seconded for Passage Pass n � lttr1 of PQ C £or 36 Larkin Street, aeceptakee of Qultclade Deed for 36 DoMand Street. and Executfan of Mmlctpal Oeitml Deed for 36 Larkin SL eet MdpneO bfamtllor ��