SUBJECT
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Adopt Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Nuisance Abatement Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method of Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
Pursuant to Polk County Ordinance No. 08-047, Polk County has undertaken a program to improve various properties throughout the County by requiring the correction of code violations for junk, debris, overgrown lots, unsecured pools, infestation, vacant structure open to the public, building numbering and storage of abandoned or distressed vehicles. When not corrected, and County forces must undertake the abatement of the nuisance, a process has been established which may result in an assessment being imposed on properties whose owners have failed or refused to reimburse the County for the costs incurred by the County in improving their property. Notice was given, pursuant to Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, that the Board would collect the Assessments imposed for removal of junk, debris, overgrown lots, unsecured pools, and storage of abandoned or distressed vehicles by means of the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments at a properly advertised public hearing held on December 5, 2023. The Board is now being asked to adopt a Tentative Resolution and Assessment Roll which is the next step required to collect the Assessments on the 2024-25 tax bills. Notice to the property owners will be provided by the TRIM notice to be sent out by the Property Appraiser. Attached is the proposed Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Nuisance Abatement Assessments.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Tentative Assessment Resolution and Assessment Roll for the 2024-25 Nuisance Abatement Assessments to be collected by the Uniform Method for Collection of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments on the tax bill.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Noah Milov
Assistant County Attorney
863-534-7664