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Council refunds $1,787.50 in special assessments after property cleanup

Ellsworth City Council · January 28, 2025
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Summary

The council approved refunding a special assessment of $1,787.50 after property cleanup; staff said the owner completed the agreed work and the council voted to return the assessed fee.

Council reviewed a request concerning special assessments for mowing and cleanup. Staff said the property owner, Ken Arnold, met conditions of an agreement—cleaning the property—and recommended refunding the assessment. Council discussed the mechanics of tax sale and assessments before moving to refund the amount.

A motion was made and seconded to return the assessed fee of $1,787.50; the council voted by voice to approve the refund. Staff explained how assessments interact with tax-sale accounting and that refunds are handled case by case when cleanup conditions are met.