City of Lawton - File #: 24-1759

• File #: 24-1759
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Agenda
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 7/23/2024
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 7/23/2024
• Title: Direct the City Attorney to review properties which contain municipal liens in Comanche County District Court that did not sell at the Comanche County Tax Sale which occurred on June 10th, 2024, and authorize the City Attorney to initiate foreclosure proceedings on properties suitable for litigation.

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Direct the City Attorney to review properties which contain municipal liens in Comanche County District Court that did not sell at the Comanche County Tax Sale which occurred on June 10^th, 2024, and authorize the City Attorney to initiate foreclosure proceedings on properties suitable for litigation.

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INITIATOR:  City Manager John Ratliff

STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE:  City Attorney John Andrew

BACKGROUND: On June 10^th, 2024, 34 properties with city liens amounting to more than $175,000 did not sell at the Comanche County Tax Sale and are set to be offered for auction at the County Commissioner’s Sale later this year. To potentially increase the city’s likelihood for collection, the city may initiate the foreclose of certain liens against the delinquent property owners and various county officials in district court.

EXHIBIT:  N/A

KEY ISSUES:  Collection of certified city liens.

FUNDING SOURCE:  Legal Expense Account

STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:  Direct the City Attorney to review properties which contain municipal liens in Comanche County District Court that did not sell at the Comanche County Tax Sale which occurred on June 10^th, 2024, and authorize the City Attorney to initiate foreclosure proceedings on properties suitable for litigation.