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Treasurer outlines online tax payments and plans for delinquent-property auctions
Summary
Treasurer Patricia Christensen reported 380 online tax payments totaling $1,107,002.39 and delivered Schedule 'A' of delinquent properties to the County Attorney to begin auction procedures; the county is considering Auctions International to handle online auctions with buyer premiums of 6% (cash) and 8.77% (credit).
Treasurer Patricia Christensen told the committee that staff had reached out to towns about online payment costs and that "Sherry has processed 380 online payments for a total of $1,107,002.39." She said Schedule 'A' listing delinquent taxes for 2023–2025 had been delivered to County Attorney Scott Falvey to begin auction procedures.
Christensen provided counts for delinquent properties (2024: 159; 2025: 273) and outlined the Auctions International offering: a two-week online live auction with property signs, photographs, advertising and post-sale paperwork prepared for the county. She said Auctions International charges a 6% buyer's premium by cash or certified check and 8.77% for credit card payments; the vendor would remit deposits quickly and assist with surplus funds and court filings. The committee agreed to take the Auctions International option under advisement for future discussion.
