Benton County abates $4,221 in back taxes on a Belle Plaine parcel under Iowa Code 445.16

The Benton County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Resolution 25‑5 to abate taxes, interest and fees totaling $4,221 for parcel number 030‑41150. The request, brought by the county treasurer and identified in the meeting packet, asked the board to abate the county‑held tax sale certificate assigned to the City of Belle Plaine; the city has taken deed to the vacant lot between Ryder’s service station and the Lincoln Café and intends to use it for parking.

The resolution cites Iowa Code 445.16 as authority for the board to compromise or abate taxes by written agreement or resolution. The resolution instructs the treasurer to remove the specified amount from the county system and notes the city will cancel outstanding specials related to cleanup. The motion to adopt Resolution 25‑5 was made and seconded during the meeting and the board voted aye (Tippett, Seaman, Boos). The clerk signed the resolution documents during the meeting.

The board’s action restores the parcel to the tax roll with the city taking deed and assuming responsibility for future use; the resolution covers taxes assessed 2014 through 2023 and the abated amount was stated as $4,221.