Number
111620
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing the denial of claims for excessive tax assessments filed with the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the denial of claims filed with the City of Milwaukee under the procedures in ss. 74.35 and 74.37, Wis. Stats.
Body
Whereas, On or before January 31, 2012, the claimants filed with the City Clerk claims under the provisions of ss. 74.35 and 74.37, Wis. Stats.; and
Whereas, The claimants and their claims are identified in the attachment to this file entitled "2011 Claims for Excessive Assessment or for Exemption - Revised," dated March 26, 2012; and
Whereas, The claimants allege that their property was improperly taxed despite its exempt status, or that their property was excessively taxed based upon an improperly high assessment; and
Whereas, The City Assessor has investigated the claims and deemed the collection of taxes lawful and not excessive or otherwise improper; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the identified claims filed with the City under ss. 74.35 and 74.37, Wis. Stats., be denied, and that claimants be notified of this determination by the City Clerk.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
LRB138016-2
Richard L. Withers
3/27/2012