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Franklin Discovery Academy asks county to abate $182,834 escape assessment; commissioners continue review
Summary
Franklin Discovery Academy asked Utah County commissioners to abate an escape property-tax bill of about $182,833.67 that followed a developer-built school closing; commissioners agreed to continue the appeal for two weeks to verify timelines, contracts and legal triggers.
Franklin Discovery Academy representatives asked Utah County commissioners to waive an escape property-tax assessment of about $182,833.67 after the charter school closed on its building. School leaders told the commission the bill represents roughly one year's funding for 27 students and urged the board to act in the —best human interest' of the children.
Jen Price, speaking for Franklin Discovery Academy, said the school closed on private bonds on Oct. 16 and the county issued an escape-assessment notice on Oct. 17 for $182,833.67 (later including penalties and interest). Price said county…
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