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Delavan parcel intergovernmental agreement tabled while county monitors litigation over tax‑foreclosure suits
Summary
A proposed intergovernmental agreement concerning tax parcel XOP00040 in Delavan was tabled after county staff said ongoing litigation involving a prior foreclosed owner requires pause before proceeding with intergovernmental conveyances.
The finance committee on April 24 voted to table consideration of an intergovernmental agreement from the City of Delavan regarding tax parcel XOP00040, a downtown Delavan property, while the county monitors pending litigation tied to prior tax foreclosures.
A county staff member who presented the item described the parcel among so‑called "zombie properties" and said recent lawsuits stemming from a prior owner's tax foreclosure (including a U.S. Bank case and a related class action) mean the county must pause intergovernmental conveyances until legal clarity is obtained. The staff member said proceeding now could expose the county to claims by former owners seeking substantial damages.
The presenter recommended tabling the intergovernmental agreement until the county obtains clarity on the litigation. The committee agreed and voted to table the item; no transfer or conveyance will occur while the legal matter remains unresolved. A supervisor commented that the result is unfortunate for Delavan, where the downtown parcel will remain vacant pending the legal outcome.
The item will return to the committee if and when staff can confirm the county may proceed without legal risk.
