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Council debates removing two property assessments after sales; staff recommends liens remain
Summary
City finance asked council to remove assessments placed after the city abated two properties that changed ownership; council discussed title‑company due diligence and appeared inclined to leave liens in place while advising buyers to pursue private remedies.
Finance staff asked the council to remove two assessments placed after the city performed abatements and later assessed the properties. The two parcels cited were 7044 Hubbard Drive and 4025 Kennebec Avenue. Staff said the assessments were prepared in September but the parcels changed hands before the county received and applied the assessment to the tax roll, leaving the new owners surprised when they received tax notices.
Jim in finance explained the amounts in the…
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