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Resolution approving Rescission/Refund of Property Taxes.
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WHEREAS, the following property taxes were assessed improperly, per Wisconsin State Statute 74.33 (1) (c), which states that the property is exempt by law from taxation, and a rescission, and if applicable, a refund of the taxes if paid, are appropriate:
First-Ring Industrial Redevelopment Enterprise Eliminate Value: ($122,600)
City of West Allis Housing Department
9235 W National Avenue
West Allis, WI 53214
(ID #479-0784-001) Reduction in 2018 Property Taxes: ($3,369.56); and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin State Statute 70.511 (2) requires refund of property taxes so assessed when there is a reduction in the property value and a corresponding rescission of the tax due is appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proper City Officials are hereby authorized and directed to rescind the total sum of $3,369.56, for said property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City Officials are authorized and directed to seek compensation from the other taxing entities per Wisconsin State Statutes 74.41.