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CONSIDER REQUEST FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PURSUANT TO K.S.A. 79-1613 IN THE AMOUNT OF $946.78. DISTRICT 1.
Presented by Justin M. Waggoner, Assistant County Counselor
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Issue order denying property tax relief and authorize the Chairman to sign.
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Pursuant to Resolution 103-2014 and K.S.A. 79-1613 this matter comes before the Commission for approval. The procedure outlined on September 18, 2013 was followed, as was the 2014 amendment approved on July 2, 2014. The following property owner was found to not qualify for property tax relief for the property located at 319 South Vassar Avenue Wichita based on Section IV of the Operating Procedures Implementing K.S.A. 79-1613:
A. Whether the property is a Homestead.
The parcel was occupied as a residence as defined by Section VI: Definitions of K.S.A. 79-1613. However, the applicant was not the owner at the time of the disaster.
B. Whether the Homestead was destroyed or substantially destroyed.
The parcel was deemed 94% destroyed by the County Appraiser as outlined in the attachment routing form for PIN 00150862, as defined by Section VI: Definitions of K.S.A. 79-1613.
C. Assessed valuation of the Homestead.
Assessed valuation for PIN 00150862 for tax year 2017 is $946.78.
D. Whether budgetary restraints of the county or an affected tax district preclude granting property tax relief.
COUNTY $248.79
City of Wichita $276.50
STATE $ 12.69
USD 259 (including SG and bonds) $408.80
E. Such other findings as are recommended or advisable.
F. If an owner is eligible for an abatement or credit, the Board of County Commissioners shall either:
1. Issue an order providing for the abatement of all or a portion of the property taxes levied against the homestead.
2. Issue an order providing for a credit against property taxes not yet paid in any or all of the next succeeding three years....
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