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Cedar County supervisors unanimously abate $1,612 in taxes on four Tipton parcels
Summary
The Cedar County Board of Supervisors on May 5 adopted four resolutions under Iowa Code 445.63 (citing Iowa Code 657A.10B) to abate a total of $1,612 in outstanding regular taxes on parcels acquired by the City of Tipton.
The Cedar County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 5 to abate outstanding regular property taxes totaling $1,612 on four parcels recently acquired by the City of Tipton.
The action, adopted by resolution under Iowa Code chapter 445.63 with reference to Iowa Code 657A.10B, applies to four parcels: 047011063000272 ($118.00), 047011063000270 ($636.00), 048011063000273 ($636.00) and 048011063000090 ($222.00). Each resolution states the abatement is authorized where property is acquired by the city and falls under the statutory provisions for abandoned property.
Supervisor Barnhart moved the resolutions, which were seconded and approved by the full board. The minutes record the votes as "Ayes: All." The board adopted the resolutions during its regular session in Tipton at 8:30 a.m. on May 5, 2026.
The resolutions cite Iowa Code 445.63 as the enabling authority and reference the abandoned‑property provision at Iowa Code 657A.10B as the statutory basis for abatement. The resolutions were signed and entered into the record May 5, 2026.
No public comment was recorded on the abatement motions during the meeting. The board returned to other business after adoption and later adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
