#6 Defer special assessments for 402 South Washington (File Res. #2010-732)
CLERK-TREASURER MEMORANDUM
September 15, 2010
TO: City Council
FROM: Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution deferring special assessments for the
property located at 402 S. Washington St. (File Resolution 2010-732)
The property owner residing at 402 S. Washington St. has requested a special
assessment hardship deferment based on their current economic status. The special
assessments have a current balance of $3,068.44.
Council Policy Statement No. 63 acknowledges financial hardships where property owners
cannot pay for their special assessments. To qualify for a deferment, a property owner
must: be over 64 years of age or is handicapped so as to limit earning ability; own and
reside at the property where the improvements were made; and, earn less than 50% of the
County median income as established by the Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
In the past, the City Council has granted financial hardship interest-free deferments. The
assessments will not be due until the property owner sells his home. The Neighborhood
Services Department staff has verified that the property owner at 402 S. Washington St. is
eligible for the deferment.
The Administration has prepared Resolution No. 2010-732 which would defer interest free
the special assessments until the property is sold. We recommend the City Council adopt
this resolution.
City Manager Recommendation
The recommended motion is consistent with City Council policy.
Suggested Motion:
“I move to adopt Resolution 2010-732 which will defer interest free the special
assessments levied against 402 S. Washington St.
cc: Jay Winzenz, Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-732
A Resolution deferring special assessments for sidewalk for the property located
at 402 S. Washington St.
WHEREAS, The Administration has determined that the owner of property at
402 S. Washington St., tax parcel 0135300226 resides at this address and meets the
conditions outlined in City Council Policy No. 63, paragraph V.B. for special
assessment deferments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville, that the special assessments in the amount of $3,068.44 for 402 S.
Washington St., shall be a lien on this property and be paid when the property is sold
or transferred without any accumulation of interest.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Steeber
ATTEST:
Truman
Rashkin
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney, City Attorney
Proposed by: Clerk-Treasurer’s Department
Prepared by: Clerk-Treasurer’s Department