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Commission approves property‑tax actions, continues Parrish Chemical case for more appraisal detail
Summary
Commissioners approved recommendation letter 2018‑8 covering multiple property‑tax actions — continuing the Parrish Chemical (PCC) redevelopment item for further assessor review while approving abatement/abatement requests for Larson, Kilgore and RLP Enterprises; motion passed 3‑0.
Utah County commissioners on May 22 approved a package of property‑tax actions in recommendation letter 2018‑8 and reached separate dispositions on several contested parcels.
Deputy county attorney Paul Jones introduced the set of property tax actions. Commissioner Trevor A. Lee asked that the commission reconsider several parcels — including three Utah County parcels — and questioned why rollback taxes had been handled inconsistently when properties transfer to the county. Staff explained that some parcels were quick‑claim deeds to clear road right‑of‑way and, in other cases, properties were struck off at tax sale where the tax amounts become the county's minimum bid. Commissioners asked staff to examine whether an ordinance or fee‑schedule clarification is needed for future cases.
The Parrish Chemical (PCC) site in Orem, a former fire‑damaged property subject to EPA cleanup, drew focused questioning. Commissioners noted the property's valuation changed after a 2008 fire and were not comfortable approving an abatement without additional assessor detail about the 2008–2013 valuation timeline and whether cleanup funds or EPA involvement affect county exposure. County staff said the site has been on tax sale repeatedly and that a potential buyer has proposed a settlement that would reduce a $127,000 claim to roughly $72,000–$73,000; commissioners agreed to continue action on the PCC parcel for one week so the assessor's office can provide a more detailed valuation explanation.
For the Larson, Kilgore and RLP parcels, commissioners expressed sympathy for clerical issues such as change of address and postal errors; the board accepted staff recommendations to approve or abate penalty and interest where appropriate. The motion to approve the property‑tax actions with noted continuations and approvals carried 3–0.
What happens next: assessor staff will return with a detailed valuation breakdown and justification for the Parrish Chemical parcel adjustments; staff will also review fee‑schedule options and the county's process for handling quick‑claim road parcels.
