Committee authorizes in rem takings for tax-delinquent parcels; deed-restriction decision delayed

Chair Gerry Gibbs and county staff told the Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee on Thursday that administration is ready to move forward with in rem proceedings for tax-delinquent parcels listed in a petition scheduled for an Oct. 7 court hearing. Committee members voted to authorize taking parcels that remain unsatisfied after that hearing and deferred a final decision on deed restrictions until the committee's first meeting in December.

The authority to begin in rem takings and the timetable: The action stems from staff work to clear long-outstanding tax certificates and move properties back onto the tax rolls. Staff reported that more owners are paying delinquent taxes, and recommended proceeding at the Oct. 7 court hearing for the parcels listed in the current petition. The committee voted to authorize the taking of parcels that remain unsatisfied after that hearing; the motion was made by Chair Gerry Gibbs and seconded by Supervisor Pool and passed…