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Council authorizes $17,661 write-off for Business Development Center receivables after debate; vote 9-2

Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners · April 16, 2026
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Summary

The council approved writing off $17,661.28 in uncollectible receivables tied to the Business Development Center (9 yays, 2 nays). Commissioners pressed staff about collection attempts, legacy-system balances and whether write-off precludes future collection; staff said extensive attempts were made and that closing the enterprise fund requires the write-off.

Butte-Silver Bow commissioners on April 15 voted 9-2 to authorize writing off $17,661.28 in uncollectible receivables related to the Business Development Center. The list of delinquent accounts was read into the record and included line items described as legacy-system balances, accounts tied to former tenants (some deceased or incarcerated) and amounts ranging from under $100 to several…

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