Cape Coral developer/broker's empire crumbles Oct 24, 2009
County Tax Collector records also show properties owned or represented as trustee by Eagle owed more than $800,000 in unpaid property taxes. The Thursday order by Lee Circuit Judge Michael McHugh called for Eagle to turn over to the lender, 5200 Ranch LLC, all the stock in Greg W. Eagle PA., plus a $450,000 promissory note from Cape Coral-based Acme Seafood Inc. Acme does business as Bubbas Roadhouse n at 2121 SW Pine Island Road. (The News-Press -- Business)
Orion Bank late on taxes Oct 24, 2009
No Lee County-based banks have any unpaid real estate tax in the county, according to county tax collectors records. Orion has been under cease-and-desist orders from the Federal Reserve since Aug. 29, 2008. (The News-Press -- Business)
Erie area legislators want answers on community college costs Oct 24, 2009
"No one here opposes the concept, but we need more questions answered and need to do more homework before everyone signs off on it," said Earll, of Fairview Township, R-49th Dist. The legislators all agreed that a community college likely wouldn't be funded directly by county taxpayers. "We're all in agreement that county tax dollars won't pay for it," said Sonney, of Harborcreek Township, R-4th Dist. Earll's amendment to a Senate table games bill, if it becomes part of final legislation passed... (Erie Times-News, PA)
$4.5 million house in fraud case could be bonanza for Lee County Oct 24, 2009
The Parsonses have not paid their 2008 bill and owe $27,266 in taxes and interest, according to the Lee County Tax Collector Web site. (2 of 2). (The News-Press -- Business)
Cobb flood victims get tax break Oct 23, 2009
Flood victims can apply for the waiver by filing an application or affidavit with the county tax commissioner by Dec. 31. The tax commissioner will verify through the county that the property was flooded and qualifies for the waiver. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Bibb Cracks Down on Unpaid Garbage Collection Fees Oct 22, 2009
Bibb County Tax Commissioner Thomas Tedders says when a garbage collection fee goes unpaid, he issues a lien against the home. Now, he says he's stepping up enforcement. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Sheriff says office space inadequate Oct 22, 2009
The property is listed as being worth just more than $792,000, according to county tax records. "They are looking at the structure and of course, if it comes back positive, and the price is in line with what the commission thinks it should be, we will seriously look at it," Sheriff Strength said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Panel freezes salaries of elected county officials Oct 21, 2009
After hearing a report that county tax collections for this year are running less than expected, the Callaway County Salary Commission voted to keep salaries at current levels with no salary hikes for officials who will be elected in the November 2010, election next year. The 13-member salary commission includes the current 13 elected Callaway County officials. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Crow Wing County tax rate low by comparison Oct 21, 2009
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County will divide school land revenue Oct 20, 2009
They will meet at the Washington County Tax Appraisal District office, 1301 Niebuhr St.. The commissioners court oversees Washington County school land, located in Tom Green County in the San Angelo area. (Brenham Banner, TX)
County tax system goes to court today Oct 19, 2009
County tax system in court today. Search post-gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Revalue May be Delayed Oct 18, 2009
"I don't think there will be a lot of sticker shock," County Tax Administrator Wayne Vest said during a special presentation to the commissioners ... The county tax office has already initiated the revaluation process and in so doing has identified more than 600 neighborhoods and has already made some property visits and neighborhood reviews. (The Pilot Newspaper)
County budget set to increase 3.1 percent Oct 17, 2009
The county tax levy is projected to be 19. 2 million. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Storm-Chasing Dad at Center of New Storm Oct 17, 2009
County tax liens totaling roughly $2,000 were found in connection to the production company, which is now known as Alternate Reality Productions, according to. A former associate of Heene's told Foxnews. (Fox News)
Former Regions tower may not house hotel Oct 16, 2009
According to Jefferson County tax records, the total appraised value of the empty building in the heart of downtown s financial district is nearly $7. 3 million. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Union County firefighter arrested for grand theft Oct 16, 2009
Hanlon followed up on transactions made at the Union County Tax Collector's office on Sept. 29 and another at Spires IGA on Sept. 30. Hanlon acquired closed circuit video surveillance of Redmond allegedly using and then attempting again to use the Visa card in question at Spires during the times posted on the account transaction printout. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Vicksburg forum on domestic violence Oct 15, 2009
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil honoring survivors of domestic violence, 5:45 p.m. Thursday on the steps of the Jones County tax assessors office, 501 N. 5th Ave., Laurel. The Care Lodge's annual Conference on Domestic Violence: Surviving the Violence: Working with Victims 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahlmus Auditorium, Mississippi State University campus in Meridian; Attorney General Jim Hood will deliver the keynote address. (The Clarion-Ledger)
PERRY/Newspapers carry the torch Oct 15, 2009
Publishers keep a close eye on county tax receipts and unemployment rates, not only because it's news, but because it helps them run their business. Newspapers are part of the community and they benefit when the community prospers. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
County projects increasing tax rate Oct 13, 2009
That s enough to increase the county tax rate from 3. 26 per 1,000 for taxes paid in 2009 to 3. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Legislators are ready to dissect Breslin's budget Oct 13, 2009
"It's a quick fix, not a solution.'' Breslin called it the toughest budget in his 15 years in office.Republican Minority Leader Christine Benedict said for lawmakers, "I think it's going to take more work this year than ever" to see how jobs can be saved and the tax hike, which concerns her, lowered."Everything is on the table for negotiations," she said. "Between the county tax increase and the town tax increase, it's not minimal, people can't afford it anymore," she said, referring to Colonie... (Albany Times Union)
City, county consider pooling IT resources Oct 12, 2009
Alderman Ron Weifenbach, a big proponent of finding synergy in city departments, said he wasn't convinced yet the move would make the most of city and county tax dollars. "On the onset, it's a great idea," Weifenbach said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Luxury homes on the auction block Oct 12, 2009
2 million it was last listed at, by Sotheby s, last June, and more aligned with the most current Macon County tax evaluation, which put the value at $2,417,630. But these were high-rollers rolling into town, from as far away as Washington, D.C., and they certainly had money to spend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
BREAKING: Residents respond to Obama's award Oct 10, 2009
-- Richmond County Tax Commissioner Steven Kendrick, 41. -- President Obama deserves to be congratulated for receiving this highly prestigious award. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Property taxes due Tuesday Oct 10, 2009
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 12:15 PM CDT Greene County Tax Collector C.J. Hays warned residents to not wait until the last minute to pay their personal property and real estate taxes, especially if they have questions or if theres a problem with their tax bill. The last day to pay property taxes is Tuesday, and because of the Columbus Day holiday, the courthouse will be closed Monday. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Bridge open after Sunday logjam fire Oct 9, 2009
Councilperson Roselee Mondrik asked if the barricades could be placed so that people could use the Milam County Tax Office parking lot. The request was approved. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Official: Wind farm will generate $11 million over 25 years Oct 8, 2009
Finally, the resulting figure about $3 million is then taxed at the county tax rate of 2. 58 percent. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
AC grand jury returns 18 indictments (2) Oct 8, 2009
Steven Keith Fountain - tampering with a governmental record, state jail felony; on or about Aug. 28, 2009; with intent to defraud the Aransas County tax office, present a Texas liability insurance card for a 1983 Chevrolet with knowledge of its falsity; $1,000 surety. Felipe Ernesto Villanueva - injury to a child, state jail felony; on or about Aug. 22, 2009, caused bodily injury to a child younger than 15 years of age; $15,000 surety. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Supervisors OK tax office plan for annex bldg. Oct 7, 2009
The old Courthouse Annex building will soon host functions of the Lincoln County Tax Office after supervisors decided Monday to perform limited renovations and keep the 65-year-old structure in use ... Despite earlier concerns and criticisms of the Courthouse Annex, Lincoln County Tax Assessor/Collector Nancy Jordan told supervisors early in Monday's discussion that she is ready to move her appraising, mapping and records functions into the building. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Hinds offices burglarized Oct 6, 2009
Hinds County Sheriffs deputies are investigating a weekend break-in at the Hinds County Tax Collectors office in Raymond. About 3 a.m. Monday, thieves cut the line that triggers the alarm, entered the building and stole money from an ATM machine inside, Chief Deputy Steve Pickett said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Blackford not on list to raise county tax rate Oct 4, 2009
Saturday, October 03, 2009 Edition. Today's Weather Hartford City, IN. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Time to compromise Oct 3, 2009
We understand the psychological barriers to approving such a large-scale pay raise $130,000 is a hard pill to swallow all at once in these economic times, but how much money is being lost over time as we use Greene County tax dollars to train future officers for some other county. It s time to see the entire forest and not just the trees. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The tax man cometh Oct 3, 2009
Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector Dick Murphys office has processed tax statements on nearly 115,000 parcels for county taxpayers and theyll begin hitting mailboxes soon ... Oct. 1 is the target date each year for mailing tax notices for the 33 taxing entities served by the county tax office. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Your expected tax bill? You'll have to wait Oct 3, 2009
They pay a county tax for services such as police protection and street maintenance and a township tax for services such as poor relief and cemetery maintenance. Subscribers, to read full story. (The Daily Journal)
Recycling with Sandy: Calhoun County recycling facility (2) Oct 3, 2009
The trailers will be placed in Port O Connor at the corner of 6th and Adams Streets, and on Live Oak Street behind the county tax office in Port Lavaca, on the second and fourth full weeks of the month. The recycling trailers have assigned bins for different recyclables. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Erie County's 2010 budget proposes tax increase, cuts library hours Oct 2, 2009
6 million in gambling money into the 2010 budget to help fund libraries, the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, the Greater Erie Community Action Committee and other groups that traditionally received money from county tax dollars. Both DiVecchio and Pasquale said gambling money was used to free up general fund dollars for other uses, including employee costs. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Woman dies in downtown Amtrak collision Oct 2, 2009
Shannon May, an employee of the Lincoln County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office who stopped for the train and witnessed the accident up close, said there was no way the train could have stopped before striking Black's car. "When she came between the rails, the train was there," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
County officials get look at new fire equipment Oct 2, 2009
99 to Map Royalty Inc. Mineral out of Wichita Falls, as presented by Pecos County Tax Assessor/Collector Santa Acosta. approved a contract with West, a Thomson-Reuters company, regarding the Pecos County Law Library. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
From the desk of Santa Acosta Oct 2, 2009
Pecos County Tax Assessor/Collector. The predominant Hat for today is the Property Tax Hat: All the numbers are in. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
No plastic for tags at Hinds Co. office Oct 1, 2009
Car-tag renewers began streaming into the Hinds County Tax Collector's Office on Wednesday morning to pay before their September-issued tags expired ... With Wednesday being the last day of September, the Hinds County tax collector's office was quite busy. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fulton tax bills arrive soon Oct 1, 2009
County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand said the date ensures governments will be able to bill and collect before year s end. The Oct. 15 billing date means Atlanta tax bills should be due about Dec. 1, and others in Fulton, Dec. 15. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
DeWitt sales tax goes up Oct. 1 Oct 1, 2009
5 percent (six percent state tax, one percent county tax and 3. 5 percent city tax). (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Officials to consider pipeline public hearing Sep 30, 2009
A resolution ordering the extension of the 2009 county tax rolls. Second reading of an ordinance limiting off-site advertising signs in unincorporated Flagler County. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Titusville man takes credit card fee fight to Congress Sep 30, 2009
In May, Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen, for example, stopped accepting Visa credit and debit cards because of Visa requiring government agencies to sign merchant agreements that force them to pass on Visa's charges to all customers, and not just those using their Visa cards. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Majority of attendees back wind farm Sep 26, 2009
Noting the charge that wind farms don't pay the taxes promised, he said that is a matter for state and county tax officials. You levy the taxes, and they'll pay it, he said. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Supervisors divided over Annex plans Sep 25, 2009
Supervisors have previously discussed renovating the building and relocating portions of the Lincoln County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office there or demolishing the structure and building a modern, multi-story office that can be used by the tax office and possibly other county departments. For now, county leaders are comparing the early findings revealed by Natchez's Waycaster and Associates Architects against their own vision for the future of the annex. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Ocoee adds 244 Rose Hill homes to its city limits Sep 24, 2009
approved the certification of non-property-tax assessments for stormwater fees on the Orange County tax roll for 2009-10 in the amount of 2,988,861, an increase of 278,944 from the current year. approved the certification of non-property-tax assessment for solid waste on the Orange County tax roll for 2009-10 in the amount of 2,638,692, a decrease of 26,901 from the current year. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Leadership Award Sep 24, 2009
Members of the Leadership Foundation board of directors are Carol Autry, chair, retired Randall County tax assessor-collector; Wayne Gent, Kaufman County judge; Connie Mayfield, Navarro County Justice of the peace; Betsy Price, Tarrant County tax assessor-collector; Dianna Spieker, Tom Green County treasurer; Charles Statler, Taylor County commissioner; Roy Orr, retired Dallas County commissioner representing the Foundation Advisory Committee; and Vernon Cook, TAC President-Elect and Roberts... (Terrell Tribune, TX)
County tax rise hearing today Sep 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Published: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 8:15 PM CDT Today, Sept. 23, Madison County held the second of two public hearings on the proposed tax increase for the 2010 fiscal year. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Administrator discusses budget for Countryside Sep 23, 2009
The department is seeking 7,750,122 of the county tax levy ... She said she was pleased with the process of creating the budget and gave credit to all employees of human services for stepping up to do more with fewer people to help save county taxpayer dollars. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Annex building use as tax office appears unclear Sep 23, 2009
Dan Dillard, an associate with Natchez-based Waycaster and Associates Architects performing a space utilization study for supervisors, said the annex at 304 South Second St. is not suited for the heavy seasonal foot traffic generated by the Lincoln County Tax Assessor/Collector's Office ... The future of the Courthouse Annex notwithstanding, Waycaster architects have also been inspecting the current tax office, which Lincoln County Tax Assessor/Collector Nancy Jordan has said was too cramped for... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Brelsford being held in Clay County Sep 23, 2009
Upset wrote on Sep 22, 2009 9:15 AM:" I cannot believe anyone would think it's o.k. to steal, and lie, as long as you pay it back! That's OUR county tax money she thought she could borrow! It's wrong no matter how you justify it! Should of happened a long time ago. She knew it was wrong and thought she could get away with it! ". Facts wrote on Sep 22, 2009 12:01 PM:" Dear Back Off, Please leave us your address so we can come over and take some of your possesssions without your permission. Just... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Jackson draft 2010 budget in place Sep 22, 2009
While neither millage rate represents an increase from last year's tax rates, county tax bills are expected to rise about $270 per household because the Georgia General Assembly this year did not fund Georgia's Homeowners Tax Relief Grants. The grants allowed counties to give homeowners an additional $8,000 property tax exemption because the legislature basically paid that portion of homeowners' taxes to the county. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Brad Hake always wanted to teach, coach at Helias Sep 21, 2009
boscoe wrote on Sep 17, 2009 9:16 AM:" Honey, before you get down on Helias administrators, you need to remember that Helias does not get the $9,338 average per student, plus the other supportive funding that the state supplies public schools. Also, Helias does not get the 3.6770 levy the county tax either. There is a ton of public money going to JCPS that Helias does not get. Now, on the other hand, Helias does not have to accept expensive students that JC has to accept, such as special ed,... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Five community groups take top honors at Superintendents Partnership Awards (10) Sep 20, 2009
District Office Partner Of The Year Finalist: Polk County Tax Collector s Office, nominated by Fine Arts Department. The Polk County Tax Collector s Office coordinates the annual Kids Tag Art Project. (Lake Wales News, FL)
County Comission approves tax levies Sep 20, 2009
Bradford made a motion to approve Madison County tax levies. Commissioner Mungle seconded the motion. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Local tax rolls set to shrink Sep 20, 2009
County tax assessors have a periscope view unlike any other of next year s property taxes. And assessors don t like what they re seeing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Judge's life the subject of new book Sep 20, 2009
Bo Todd, former Charlton County tax commissioner and commander of the VFW post in Folkston the past 40 years, said he attended the event to pay tribute to a man he considers a hero. "It's an honor," Todd said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State report critical of funding level for county's Superior Court Sep 20, 2009
northender wrote on Sep 19, 2009 12:41 PM:" To Rural Citizen: All tax revenue comes from we the people. If county tax revenues do not cover the expenses, then state tax revenue would be used in your scenario, the revenue derived from a larger tax base. The truth should be obvious to all that we can no longer afford the tax and spend style government that we have. More money is not the answer as we are tapped out! All agencies at every level of government are fighting for a smaller piece of the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lawmakers: Some Montanans unhappy with new property values Sep 19, 2009
Finally, people also can formally appeal their assessments to their county tax appeal boards. "In my judgment, the right to challenge the action of a government is fundamental to our democracy," Bucks said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Merger: Some tax revenue totals figured Sep 19, 2009
Limited numbers about projected state and county tax revenues were unveiled Thursday. They are just part of the complete financial picture for cities and a relatively small chunk of the overall budget, finance subcommittee member Jack Dempewolf said. (The Daily Journal)
County Tax Rates Sep 19, 2009
Earlier, the commissioners had considered a slight increase. 73 cents per $100 assessed valuation for the general fund and 19. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
More of this story Sep 18, 2009
The appraised value of the property, per Washington County tax assessment data, cannot exceed 70,000. The structure must also be located on the applicant s property, which must be their primary year-round residence, and must be insured. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Washington County Sheriff’s Department Sep 17, 2009
But a check by the Washington County tax assessor-collector s office when the woman tried Monday to get a license plate for the vehicle showed it had been stolen. Deputy Jonathan Prior stopped a van without a license plate on U.S. 290 near Hodde Road, and a check of the driver, Frank Skero from Spring, Texas, showed he was wanted in Liberty County on a theft by check warrant. (Brenham Banner, TX)
EDITORIAL/Heed the economic warnings Sep 17, 2009
ThursdaySeptember 17, 2009. 9/16/2009 6:00:00 PM. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Supervisors approve $15.2M budget Sep 17, 2009
District Two resident Doyle Brown sided with supervisors, saying he understands that "sometimes taxes have to go up." But he attacked the Lincoln County Tax Assessor's Office, questioning the method in which property assessments are conducted and implying that the county's increased property values are erroneous ... For the second time, county officials referred such questions to Lincoln County Tax Assessor/Collector Nancy Jordan, who was not present for the hearing. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)