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County grants extensions for some tax‑forfeit contracts, moves ahead with cancellations for others
Summary
St. Louis County approved 90‑day extensions for two contract holders who asked for more time to cure defaults and directed cancellation proceedings to continue for other delinquent purchase/repurchase contracts, county officials said.
St. Louis County commissioners approved a motion to grant 90‑day extensions for certain delinquent purchase and repurchase contracts for tax‑forfeit land, including cases presented in person, and authorized the department to proceed with cancellation for the remaining contracts listed in the 2025 file.
The board heard two contract holders who asked for extra time. Dominic Joseph Del Caro explained that a recent separation had disrupted finances; Director of Land and Minerals Jason Meyer identified his contract as C22210150. Jonathan Stensland said medical and family expenses reduced his ability to make payments; his contract is C22210105. Commissioners said the board routinely affords limited relief in exceptional circumstances and moved to add the two speakers to the list that will receive an additional 90‑day window.
Motion details and timing: Commissioner Grama moved the time‑extension motion and Commissioner Boyle seconded; the motion carried after a friendly amendment to include the two in‑person speakers. Director Meyer explained that once cancellation commences for a contract, the holder generally has 60 days to cure the default; the board’s approved extension delays the commencement of cancellation for the named contracts by an additional 90 days, after which the standard 60‑day cure period would apply.
Separately, the board approved a second motion to proceed with cancellation for contracts not granted extensions. Commissioner Nelson moved that motion and Commissioner McDonald supported it; the motion passed.
Why it matters: Tax‑forfeit contracts allow individuals to purchase county‑held land but require timely tax and fee payments. County officials said most taxpayers pay on time; the board emphasized that extensions are limited and granted case‑by‑case.
Ending: Board members encouraged anyone with financial hardship to contact county staff earlier in the process so possible solutions can be evaluated before a public cancellation proceeding.
