Owasso City Council disallows Green Acres unlawful tax claim amid ongoing litigation

The Wausau Joint Finance and Human Resources Committee convened on April 8, 2025, to address several agenda items, including a significant discussion regarding an alleged claim for recovery of unlawful tax.

The meeting began with procedural motions, leading to the first major topic: the claim from Green Acres at Greenwood Hills, LLC, concerning an unlawful tax related to property assessments. The city assessor presented the case, noting that this claim was a continuation from a previous year and involved pending litigation. The assessor recommended disallowing the claim due to insufficient evidence to support its validity and the lack of property conveyance to the city.

Committee members engaged in a brief discussion, during which the procedural requirements for handling such claims were clarified. A motion was made to approve the claim, followed by a second from another committee member. After a vote, the committee unanimously decided to disallow the claim, confirming the assessor's recommendation.

The meeting concluded with this key decision, emphasizing the committee's commitment to due process in handling tax-related claims. Further actions or follow-ups were not detailed in the transcript, but the outcome reflects the committee's stance on maintaining rigorous standards for tax assessments.