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Committee agrees to clear small tax bills on two donated Centerpoint Road parcels
Summary
City staff told the finance committee that two small parcels (1455 and 1473 Centerpoint Road) donated by a developer carry unpaid pre-deed 2024 taxes; the committee agreed it was pragmatic to pay the combined remaining bills (just under $1,000) to clear title and explore community-use options.
The finance committee discussed two small parcels (1455 and 1473 Centerpoint Road) that a developer deeded to the city in October 2024. Staff said taxes from the prior year remained unpaid and noted the combined city/county liability would be just under $1,000 if paid now.
Staff explained the parcels total roughly 1–1.5 acres combined, have limited access and slope constraints, and are unlikely to be suitable for major facilities. Mayor Jamie Cleary and committee members said the parcels are useful to have in public ownership to prevent development they do not want near Mansfield Farms and suggested options including selling back to the developer, leasing to the Mansfield Farms community for a dog park or recreational path, or conveying them under a nominal lease so the community maintains them.
Committee members generally agreed to pay the outstanding tax bills to clear title and then consider options for maintenance or transfer to the Mansfield Farms community. Staff said the city coordinated with the county and that, going forward, the properties would be tax-exempt under city ownership for 2025 and beyond.
