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Finance Committee rejects proposed 50% tax forgiveness for Freshstart after split vote
Summary
After hearing from Freshstart’s representative that IRS processing delays led to a late nonprofit filing, the Finance Committee debated fairness and precedent and declined a motion to forgive half of roughly $34,750 in assessed taxes; the committee then confirmed staff’s recommendation to deny forgiveness.
The Finance Committee considered a request on Oct. 21 from Freshstart for partial city assistance after the nonprofit said it missed the statutory April 1 deadline to file for property‑tax exemption.
Staff told the committee Freshstart submitted its exemption application after the April 1 deadline for fiscal 2025 and that the city assessor and Board of Assessment Review denied backdating the exemption because of the statutory deadline. Staff recommended against the council forgiving the assessed taxes, citing fairness to all taxpayers and precedent.
Scott Pardi, identified in the record as…
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