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Council approves write‑off of $6,100 in uncollectible debts tied to lien wiped out by sheriff's sale
Summary
The council approved a resolution authorizing the city to write off approximately $6,100 in uncollectible debts tied to a lien eliminated by a sheriff's sale; costs and fines related to code enforcement and hearings contributed to the amount.
The Central City Council approved a resolution authorizing the write‑off of roughly $6,100 in uncollectible debts.
Council member Roy moved to approve the resolution and Council member Meyer seconded. City staff explained the amount resulted from a city lien that was inferior to sheriff's office costs and a mortgage; after a sheriff's sale earlier in the year the city's lien was wiped out and therefore uncollectible. Staff said the $6,100 figure included hearing costs and fines, noting a $25‑per‑day fine imposed by a hearing officer had accumulated over time.
Council held brief discussion about the source of the expenses; no public comment was recorded. The council approved the resolution by roll call.
The write‑off clears the outstanding lien from the city’s receivables; staff did not report new collection activity for this account at the meeting.
