R-2006-05 refund of ad valorem taxes for 2002, 2003, AND 2004, erroneously paid by BPM PARTNERS, LTD. on two pieces of property

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: February 27, 2006 Requested By: Michael Dolby c9--- Department: City Council Budeet Source of Funds: Nt A Account Number: Report: Resolution: X Ordinance: Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Request Letter Amount Requested: Exhibits: Section 31.11 Property Tax Code Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits Additional Documentation SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION BPM Partners LTD paid taxes on two pieces of property which they sold in 1998. They are requesting that the City of La Porte refund the 2002, 2003 and 2004 taxes which they paid in error. On March 29,2005 Harris County Appraisal District corrected the ownership of these tracts on their system. On July 6,2005, Ms. Powell received a letter from E. Faye Curtis, Consultant for BPM Partners, LTD requesting a refund for an erroneous payment on these tracts of land. During this time, Kathy Powell, Tax Manager, has attempted to contact Fairmont Center, LLC to get them to reimburse the erroneous payment refund. Since she has not been successful in getting this situation resolved; according to Section 31.11 of the Property Tax Code; the City of La Porte Council must approve this request. BPM is requesting a refund in the amount of $2,130.02. Once this refund is issued the taxes will be reversed and placed back on the tax roll, and it will become the liability of Fairmont Center, LLC to pay within 21 days; or the taxes will become delinquent. The refund for La Porte Independent School District must also approved by the School Board. Action Required bv Council: Approve a refund in the amount of $2,130.02 for BPM Partners, LTD due to erroneously paying taxes on two parcels, and authorize the La Porte Tax Office to reverse the 2002, 2003 and 2004 taxes and assign payment to the responsible party. cJ-~ {-8(t1 Date