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Tax office reports foreclosure‑case review and wins approval for one staff reclassification
Summary
Tax staff told commissioners they are reviewing older/high‑dollar delinquent tax foreclosure cases and reported ~88.9% of past cases cleared; the board approved reclassifying two vacant positions into a single 'delinquent tax collection specialist' position intended to strengthen in‑house collection work.
Tax office representatives updated the Board of Commissioners on foreclosure procedures and staffing changes intended to improve collections and case review.
Staff said the county has historically referred many cases for foreclosure and that an in‑depth review of older, higher‑dollar cases is underway with the assessor's office to verify property records and valuations. Presenters reported roughly 3,335 cases cleared out of about 3,750 referred (about 88.93%) and described a plan to use additional in‑house resources to reduce costs and speed enrollment of properties back onto the tax roll.
On staffing, tax office leadership proposed reorganizing two vacant positions (a 65 and a 63) into a reclassified 64 position to consolidate responsibilities such as foreclosure work, wage garnishments and taxpayer notifications. The presenter explained the combined position would improve continuity and capacity for processing delinquencies. After questions about the frequency of recent reclassifications and broader salary equity, the board moved and approved the reclassification.
Commissioners asked for clearer, readable materials (a commissioner requested copies of the presenter's PowerPoint) and discussed priorities for pursuing cases that are likely to yield collections rather than lower‑dollar matters. Staff committed to continuing the joint review of open cases and to reporting back on outcomes.
