2000/10/25 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

October 25,2000 day grace period from laving to pay the penalty and interest fm. Ned sated that the present amerdmem does not cover that situation.The hope is that when someone buys property in the BIA area.they will know through the tide company whether any assessments are due. Couecibrtmber Overstreet questbnd whether there is any urgency for this item to pass today.Ned sated that staff would like to get this on tine before levying Me next assessment. Frank McCord,President of the MA Advisory Committee,commented that they would like to see a closure brought to these delinquencies and recommended passage of the amendment. Ross Whale,2107 Rucker,a property owner in the BIA area,remarked that he has paid all of his penalties,interest and fees over the years and feels that he also should be allowed a credit against subsequent paymmta. Moved by Coun<thumher Simpson,seconded by Cousdlmember Gipson to dose the public haring. Allen Hemmat,1611 Everett Avenue,sated that he has opposed the BIA from the time it began but he will pay his assessment if this ordinance passes. He questioned how long the BIA will go on. Ned Johnston,Assistant City Attorney,replied that Section 19 of the ordinance which established the BR states that the assessment an be terminated through a petition submitted to the City which contains the signatures of the owners of properly in the BIA who pay 50%or more of the annual special assessment amount for the BIA.The BOA will terminate after a period of 10 years unless a petition requesting the continuation of the BIA is submitted to the City at least 90 days before the termination of the special assessment. Cauocilmetnber Simpson questioned how a non-member of the BIA cm voice their concerns.Ned stated that the BIA is a governmental entity and as such, thew meetings are open to the public.