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Harney County creates Charter Communications tax fund to hold potential refund
Summary
The county court approved Resolution 2025-22 to establish a designated fund (number 645) to hold Charter Communications tax receipts subject to an appeal. County staff said utilities' tax assessments are set at the state level and appealed assessments require the county to hold contested funds pending determination.
Harney County Court adopted Resolution 2025-22 Oct. 15 to create a designated fund (Fund No. 645) to hold Charter Communications tax receipts that are subject to an appeal.
County staff explained the county acts administratively when utility companies appeal state-level tax assessments: the county holds contested funds until the Department of Revenue or other state authority resolves the assessment, at which point refunds or credits can be issued.
The court voted to create the special fund and authorized the treasurer to accept and isolate funds for this purpose. The staff said the same approach has been used previously when utilities appealed assessments in other jurisdictions.
A motion to create the fund and adopt Resolution 2025-22 passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2025-22 — create Charter Communications tax fund number 645 for potential refund/credit — approved by voice vote.
