Number
040115
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution to cancel real estate taxes levied against a certain parcel identified by Tax Key No. 361-1861-100-9, 325 W. Walnut Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the 2003 tax roll, plus interest applicable to date of claim, if appropriate. (Assessor's Office)
Analysis
This resolution requires the cancellation of taxes because of a decrease in assessment as made by the Board of Review of Tax Key No. 361-1861-100-9 for 2003 and the issuance of checks to the City Treasurer or taxpayer as applicable.
Body
Whereas, An assessment in the amount of $2,018,000 (Land: $406,500 - Improvements: $1,611,500) was made against the real estate property known as Tax Key Number 361-1861-100-9, for the year 2003; and
Whereas, The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Inc. filed for exemption for 2003 and that exemption was denied; and
Whereas, After review, a full exemption was approved for 2003 because per Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual, property under construction and owned by a benevolent organization is entitled to exemption; and
Whereas, Under Section 74.35 of Wisconsin Statutes, the taxpayer is due a refund of unlawful taxes; and
Whereas, Under Section 74.35(4) of Wisconsin Statutes, the taxpayer is due interest at the rate of 0.8% per month from date of filing the claim; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the proper city officers are authorized and directed to issue a city check in the amount of $52,811.07 payable to the City Treasurer or taxpayer as applicable, to be refunded to the taxpayer where appropriate, plus interest at the rate of 0.8% per month applicable from January 30, 2004, said amount to be charged to the Remission of Taxes Fund, 0001 Org 9990 Program 0001 Sub-class S163 Account 006300 and said check to be delivered to the Customer Services Unit of the Treasurer's Office for disbursement; and, be it
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