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Re-convey properties to the former owners
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE TO RECONVEY PROPERTY BACK TO THE FORMER OWNERS
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan took title to various parcels by virtue of the 2022 tax foreclosure proceeding by Decision and Order and Judgment dated May 2, 2024 and filed in the Sullivan County Clerk's Office on May 6, 2024; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the terms and provisions of Sullivan County Local Law No. 5 of 2003, as amended, the County has received applications requesting certain parcels on be reacquired by the former owner(s) as set forth on Schedule "A" annexed hereto, in consideration for the amount of delinquent taxes, interest and penalties; plus ten (10%) percent of the delinquent taxes, interest and penalties; together with all other costs and charges, all as required by said local law; and
WHEREAS, the former owner(s) will be responsible to pay the 2024 Town and County Taxes, 2023/2024 school taxes, delinquent Village taxes and special district taxes, if any, in addition to any future taxes and any other charges levied against the property to be repurchased, including but not limited to, omitted and pro rata taxes, water and sewer charges; and
WHEREAS, the conveyance of such parcels indicated on the attached Schedule "A" will restore the former owner(s) and any lien holders to their respective status prior to the foreclosure once a court order is executed restoring said liens and title is conveyed to the former owner(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature is hereby authorized to execute the necessary documents in order to re-convey the properties listed on the attached...
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