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Cancel Outstanding Property Taxes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CANCEL OUTSTANDING PROPERTY TAXES
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan took title to the parcels known as Town of Bethel tax map #16.-1-13.26 and #16.-1-13.27 through In Rem Foreclosure Proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Bethel agreed to accept a gratuitous offer of conveyance from the County of Sullivan for the aforesaid parcels and the Sullivan County Legislature conveyed said parcels to the Town of Bethel via Resolution #261-2023, to be utilized for municipal and highway purposes; and
WHEREAS, Resolution #261-2023 was passed after taxable status day and the parcel accrued both 2023/2024 school taxes and 2024 County/Town taxes and the Sullivan County Treasurer is desirous of clearing the outstanding liens on the aforementioned parcels. The Town Assessor has identified these parcels as being used for the public and the same are now wholly exempt from taxation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
The Sullivan County Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to cancel any outstanding County/Town real property taxes due and owing on the properties identified above.
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