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County Administrator's Report 11. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	05/04/2017
Issue: Tax Deed Application for Property over $5,000
From:	Stephan Hall
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Tax Deed Application for Property Over $5,000 - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board approve the Application List (as provided) for 85 tax deeds for parcels over $5,000. The Tax Deed Application process fees total $725 per parcel. The County must deposit the fees with the Tax Collector, in the amount of $275 per parcel, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, in the amount of $450 per parcel.

Tax Certificates are sold annually, through an online Tax Certificate sale, for delinquent real estate taxes. If taxes remain unpaid, the Certificate holder may file a Tax Deed Application with the Tax Collector's Office two years after the date of delinquency. If not redeemed, the property may be sold at a public auction conducted by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Florida Statute 197.502(3) provides that the County where the lands described in the Certificate are located shall make application for deed on all Certificates on property valued at $5,000 or more on the Property Appraiser's Roll. Each of the properties that are the subject of this Recommendation are valued at $5,000 or more on the Property Appraiser's Roll.

[Funding: Fund 001, General Fund, Cost Center: 110201]

BACKGROUND:

Florida Statute 197.502(3) provides that the County where the lands described in the certificate are located shall make application for deed on all certificates on property valued at $5,000 or more on the Property Appraiser's roll. The Tax Deed Application process fees total $725 (Tax Collector: title search $200 and application fee $75; Clerk of the Circuit Court: clerk's fee $60, sheriff $120, legal advertisement $200, and online auction fee $70) per parcel.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The total cost for these tax deed applications is $61,625. Funds are available in the General Fund (001), Cost Center: 110201.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This process is in compliance with Florida Statute 197.502(3).

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Notification and payment will be made to the Tax Collector's Office and the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Attachments
County-Owned Tax Certificates Over $5,000