File #: 2007-0157    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 3/12/2007 In control: Operating Budget, Fiscal Management and Mental Health Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/26/2007
Enactment date: Enactment #: 12485
Title: A MOTION concerning untimely filed petitions for tax refunds in the amount of $14,467.84; authorizing treasury operations to make the refunds.
Sponsors: Bob Ferguson
Indexes: Taxes
Attachments: 1. 12485.pdf, 2. 2007-0157 Fiscal Note.doc, 3. 2007-0157 Staff Report for 03-14-07 OBC.doc, 4. 2007-0157 Transmittal Letter.doc, 5. A. Request for Waiver of Statutory Time Limits for Property Tax Refund
Drafter
Clerk 3/2/2007
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A MOTION concerning untimely filed petitions for tax refunds in the amount of $14,467.84; authorizing treasury operations to make the refunds.
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      WHEREAS, the department of assessments has determined a tax refund is warranted under the provisions of RCW 84.69.020, and
      WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed untimely petitions for refund of taxes for 1997 through 2003, and
      WHEREAS, RCW 84.69.030(2) precludes payment of refunds beyond three years, and
      WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 84.69.030, the council may act on its own motion to refund taxes when the claim for refund is not filed within three years after making of the payment sought to be refunded;
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the King County Council:
      Treasury operations is hereby authorized and requested to refund the overpaid 1997 through 2003 taxes in the amount of $14,467.84 plus interest pursuant to RCW 84.69.100, to the taxpayers in the amount listed on Attachment A to this motion.