Commission to consider hiring First American for tax‑foreclosure title work next week

Commissioner Tyson told the board he will request authority at the next meeting to hire First American to begin title work for the next tax‑foreclosure cycle. Tyson said staff sent roughly 60 letters and expects the number of properties moving forward to be under 50 after accounting for conflicts and withdrawals.

Tyson asked for direction on contract authority and said he would report a hard number to the commission next week. The board discussed timing and costs associated with title work and foreclosure processing; commissioners asked staff to narrow the list of properties and return with a firm estimate of the title‑work cost before authorizing expenditures.