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County Administrator's Report 11. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	05/19/2016
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 17 tax deeds for parcels over $5,000. The property located at 700 Block South "I" Street (Account #15-3629-000, Reference #000S009080001164) is a Superfund Site with an active remediation program going on now. It has major contamination and is controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The parcel located at 3910 North Palafox Street (Account #05-1655-000, Reference #052S301001001019) is a remediated Superfund Site. This is additional information being provided to the Board. The Tax Deed Application process fees total $825 per parcel. The County must deposit the fees with the Tax Collector, in the amount of $375 per parcel, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, in the amount of $450 per parcel.

[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 $825 per parcel (Tax Collector Fees: title search $200, application fee $75 and Real TDA web fee $100; Clerk of the Circuit Court Fees: Clerk's Fee $60, Sheriff $120, Legal Advertisement $200, and online auction fee $70).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The total cost for these tax deed applications is $14,025. 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's Office.

Attachments
County-Owned Tax Certificates over $5,000