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Farmington council certifies $252,846.70 in delinquent municipal service charges to 2026 property taxes
Summary
After a public hearing with no speakers, the council adopted a resolution to certify 446 delinquent municipal service accounts totaling $252,846.70 to Dakota County for collection with the 2026 property tax roll.
The Farmington City Council held a public hearing on Oct. 20 and adopted a resolution to certify delinquent municipal service charges totaling $252,846.70 to Dakota County for collection with the 2026 property taxes.
Kim (City staff) explained the annual certification process: property owners were given notice and a deadline of Oct. 16 to pay outstanding balances for services such as water and sewer utilities, mowing, snow removal and code-enforcement work. Following the deadline, staff reported 446 delinquent accounts with a combined unpaid balance of $252,846.70.
"Property owners were notified of their outstanding balances at the August and given clear instructions on how to avoid certification, specifically by paying their full balance by October 16," Kim said. The certification process moves unpaid municipal-service charges to the property-tax system as a cost-recovery mechanism.
There were no public comments during the hearing. Council member Steve moved to adopt Resolution 2025-71 certifying the delinquent municipal service accounts; Council member Nick seconded. On roll call the council voted yes and the resolution was adopted.
The action adds the unpaid balances to property owners’ taxes for collection by the county; the city noted the approach avoids higher collection costs associated with private collection efforts.
