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Dimmit County commissioners approve nonbinding letter of support for proposed land bank
Summary
After a presentation from a land-bank representative and questions about tax-delinquent properties, commissioners voted to issue a nonbinding, umbrella letter of support that will allow multiple nonprofits to coordinate with the county on redevelopment of tax-delinquent parcels.
Dimmit County commissioners voted to authorize a nonbinding “umbrella” letter of support for a proposed land bank partnership on a motion that carried by voice vote.
The vote followed a presentation by a land-bank representative, who asked the court for a letter to help coordinate local and state partners while the group prepares a formal budget request. Commissioners and the county’s delinquent-tax attorney pressed for language that would not commit the county to convey tax-delinquent property without separate court approval.
The request came from a nonprofit representative identified in the meeting as Mr. Coates, who told the court the group has already secured a letter from the city and is seeking county communication and coordination to pursue grant funding and property transfer options. Commissioners raised several concerns: that a letter should not obligate the county to…
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