5. Tax-forfeited properties appraised

CASS COUNTY GOVERNMENT October 10, 2014 RECEIVED Board of County Commissioners ;r I 0 L814 Cass County Government 211 9 Street South 9th `=-'.SS COUNTY COMMISSION Auditor Fargo ND 58103 Michael Montplaisir,CPA RE: Appraisal of Forfeited Property 701-241-5601 Dear Commissioners: Treasurer Annually, the commission is charged with setting the minimum sales price Charlotte Sandvik for properties forfeited to the county for non-payment of taxes. This list 701.241-5611 shows properties as of October 10th with 2011 taxes still owing. Tax deeds are in the process of being recorded transferring ownership to the county. Director of These properties may still be paid by former owners; however, all years of taxes, plus interest, penalty, and other costs must be paid. The list shows Equalization a preliminary minimum sales price; in general we set the minimum sales price as the greater of the unpaid taxes, costs against the property, and an Frank Klein estimate for 2014 taxes, OR half of the true and full valuation, whichever is 701-241-5616 greater. In some cases, we are starting lower because of the condition of the property. Once the minimum sales prices are set, letters will be sent to city auditors and townships clerks where property is located to inform them of the minimum sales price and the hearing date and time. The public auction under state law is set for the third Tuesday in November, which this year is November 18th Sincerely, //1 /1/7 Michael Montplaisir County Auditor SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to set the minimum sales prices as recommended by the County Auditor and set the hearing date on the minimum sales prices for 3:30 PM on November 3, 2014, in the Cass County Commission Room. Box 2806 211 Ninth Street South Fargo,North Dakota 58103 Fax 701-241-5728 www.casscountynd.gov