HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-22-0900AM-RegularBRYAN. TEXAS
NOTICE OF MEETING
AND AGENDA
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
FILED
2002 JAN 18 A 8:2b
-,!.COUNTY CLERK
BRAIDS COU4'i BRYAN. TEXAS
By: DEPUTY
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY,
JANUARY 22, 2002 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE
BRAZOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 300 EAST 26°r STREET, SUITE 115, BRYAN,
TEXAS.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner C. B. Jones
2 Call for citizen input and/or concerns.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3 - 7:
3. Payment of Claims.
4. Personnel Changes of Status.
5. Resolution designating the Special Programs Manager to sign and submit a grant
application on behalf of the Brazos County Juvenile Services Boot Camp and the Texas
Cooperative Extension Brazos County for funding under the Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grant Program and designating the Special Programs Manager as the
authorized person to execute documents in conjunction with the application.
6. Authorizing overtime pay for employee ofthe Road & Bridge Department to write legal
descriptions for election precincts.
7. Blanket Purchase Orders.
8. Presentation of the quarterly Delinquent Tax Collection report
9. AnneQncement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
10. Call for citizen input and/or concerns.
11. Adjourn.
The Courthouse is wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for
sign interpretive services must be made two business days before the meeting. To make
arrangements, call (979) 361-4102.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 22, 2002
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A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos
County, Texas was held in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the
Courthouse in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 9:00
a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, with the following members
of the Court present:
Alvin W. Jones, County Judge, Presiding;
Tony Jones, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Wm.S. Thornton, Commissioner of Precinct 2;
C. B. Jones, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
Carey Cauley, Jr., Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Karen McQueen, County Clerk.
The attached sheet contains the names of the citizens and
officials that were in attendance.
Commissioner C. B. Jones gave the invocation and led the
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pledge of allegiance.
Under citizen input/and or concerns, the Chamber of
Commerce presented the Commissioners Court a plaque thanking
the Court for its help in promoting tourism in Brazos County.
The Court next considered the following Claims as
submitted by the County Treasurer for payment:
20026703 through 20026908
On motion by Commissioner Tony Jones, seconded by Commissioner
Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Claims as
submitted.
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The Court proceeded to consider the change of status of
employees as submitted on the attached Personnel Action
Requests. Commissioner Cauley moved to approve the changes as
submitted. Commissioner Thornton seconded the motion.
Commissioners Tony Jones, Thornton, C. B. Jones and Cauley
voted "Aye". The County Judge abstained. The motion carried.
On motion by Commissioner Thornton, seconded by
Commissioner Cauley, the Court voted unanimously to adopt a
resolution designating the Special Programs Manager to sign
and submit a grant application on behalf of the Brazos County
Juvenile Services Boot Camp and the Texas Cooperative
Extension Brazos County for funding under the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program and designate the
special Programs Manager as the authorized person to execute
documents in conjunction with the application. Tommy Ramirez
was designated Special Programs Manager.
The Court next considered authorizing overtime pay for an
employee of the Road & Bridge Department to write legal
descriptions for election precincts. On motion by
Commissioner Tony Jones, seconded by Commissioner Cauley, the
Court voted unanimously to remove the item from the agenda as
no Court action is required.
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The Court proceeded to consider the following blanket
Purchase Orders:
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ManselIs
Aggieland Auto
Lowe's
Bryan 800
Lilly Dairy
ButterKrust
Glazier
Cain's Coffee
Ben E. Keith
Performance
Sysco Food Serv
Alliant Foods
Scarmardo produce
Ray Criswell
Ecolab
Team Systems
Constable Pct. 2
$1,000
Constable Pct. 2
$ 500
Bldg Maintenance
$1,000
Sheriff
$4,000
Jail
$2,800
Jail
$1,600
Jail
$1,000
Jail
$ 600
Jail
$1,250
Jail
$8,000
Jail
$6,200
Jail
$6,200
Jail
$2,150
Jail
$ 800
Jail
$ 500
Jail
$ 900
On motion by Commissioner Cauley, seconded by Commissioner
Thornton, the Court voted unanimously to approve the Blanket
Purchase Orders as submitted.
The Court next heard a presentation of the quarterly
Delinquent Tax Collection report presented by Shelbourn
Veselka, representative of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen
Attorneys at Law.
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Under announcement of interest items and possible future
agenda topics the County Judge made the following comments:
a) A workshop will be needed to discuss
options in reference to pay periods
falling on Christmas and New Year
holidays.
b) He received a letter from Judge Randy Michel
in reference to employing a magistrate.
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c) He received a letter from the Treasurer's
office in reference to frustration with
Pentamation. The Court may need to schedule a
workshop to address these concerns.
d) He received a memo from A&M University
requesting flood plain information.
e) He received a memo from the Texas
Department of Transportation in reference
to the number of miles of county
maintained roads.
There was no citizen input and/or concerns.
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There being no further business to come before the Court,
the meeting was adjourned.
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The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting
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held January 22, 2002 have been examined and are approved in
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Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
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Commissioner, Precinct 2
Carey Cauley, Jr.
Commissioner, Precinct 4
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Commissio r, Precinct 3
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Karen McQueen
County Clerk
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PERSONNEL CHANGE OF STATUS
page 1 of 1
COURT DATE: January 22, 2002
DEPARTMENT: Personnel
PURPOSE: Approve Personnel Change of Status
DEPARTMENT NAME EMPLOYEE NAME ACTION REQUESTED
CONSTABLE, PCT 2
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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PERSONNEL DEPT.
SHERIFF OFFICE - JAIL DIVISION
LAMPO, DONALD JOE
HOUSE, CHESLEY M
DANIELS, STEPHANIE L
POBLETTS JR, GEORGE M
KOITE, KIMBERLY M
RICHARDSON, MISTY M
TREMAINE, DOUGLAS
SLAFTCA, JEFF
NEW HIRE
NEW HIRE - PART TIME
NEW HIRE - PART TIME
BUDGETED STEP INCREASE
NEW HIRE - PART TIME
NEW HIRE
RESIGNATION
RESIGNATION
Approved in Commissioners' Court: January 22, 2001
County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
(This copy to be attached to minutes)
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STATE OF TEXAS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
srCKPERRY CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
GOVERNOR
MEMORANDUM
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TO: AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) GRANTS
FROM: JAY KD BROUGH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: CJD GRANT AWARD NOTIFICATION
I am pleased to inform you that your application for award has been approved. The enclosed letter from the Governor, Grant
Acceptance Notice, Statement of Grant Award, and Approved Budget Summary, contains information concerning a grant awarded to
your agency by CJD. The financial officer and the project director designated in your grant application have been informed of the
award by separate letter.
The original Grant Acceptance Notice enclosed must be signed by the Authorized Official and returned to CJD within 45 days of the
award date. The Governor's web-site offers a variety of useful links referencing CJD documents such as application kits and forms.
The site at htty://www. governonstate.m.us also contains documents needed to properly administer CJD grants and is listed below:
D Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
D Criminal Justice Division's Guide to Grants •
> Provides description of all CID grant programs, the funding cycle, all current funding opportunities and application kits, and
tips for grantees
> Useful links to federal and state agency Web home pages
> Relevant federal and state initiative sites
D Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Financial Guide - applies to all CJD grants, except for Crime Stoppers Assistance Fund,
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Fund, and the State Criminal Justice Planning Fund
D Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS) - administrative guide, applies to all CJD grants
> U.S. Department of Education General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) - applies to Safe and Drug-Free Schools and
Communities grants only
I look forward to working with you to ensure the success of your program. Your dedication in appreciated. Any questions relating to
the administration of this grant should be directed to the appropriate program area listed below:
> CJD - Nlain Operator _..r..._....... 512/463-1919
> Criminal Justice Projects 512/463-1786
> Councils of Governments 512/463-1715
> Courts and Prosecution 512/463-1284
> Crime Stoppers ..................................................................................................512/463-1914
> Juvenile Justice 512/463-1921
> Law Enforcement 512/463-1284
> Projects for Victims of Crime 512/463-1924
> Quality Assurance 5121463-1941
> Requests for Funds and Expenditure Reports 512/463-1942
D Task Force & CJIS Programs 512/463-1284
> Youth Projects 512/463-1921
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PosT Oma Box 12428 AusnN, Tow 78711 (512) 463-1919 (Voicz)/(512) 475-2042 (FAX)
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RICK PERRY
GOVERNOR
Mr. Tommy Rnnlarez
Brazos County
1904 Highway 21 West
Bryan, Texas 77803
Dear Mr. Ramirez:
1 am pleased to announce a grant award for $51,817 to your organization for the following project:
JAIBG. I am dedicated to ensuring that communities throughout the state receive resources to make
Texas a safer place. Funding for your project contributes to this effort. Your talent, dedication, and
hard work will ensure its success.
The attached Statement of Grant Award contains more specific information about your award. Call my
Criminal Justice Division at (512) 463-1919 if you have any questions. Thank you for your work and
best wishes for a successful project.
Sincerely,
Rick Perry
Governor
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Posr OFm a Baoc 12428 Au m, Taus 78711 (512) 463-2000 (VorW/($12) 475.3165 CMD)
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD
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Grant Number:
JB-01-J20-15463-03
Grantee Name:
Brazos County
Project Title:
JAIBG
Grant Period:
08/01/2002 - 07/3112003
Program Fund:
JB- Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
CJD Award: $51,817
Grantee Cash Match: $5,757
Grantee In-Kind Match: $0
Total Project Cost: $57,574
The Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD) has awarded the above-referenced grant. The approved
budget is reflected in the attached Budget Summary. This grant is subject to and conditioned upon acceptance
of the Governor's Criminal Justice Division's rules in Title I, Part I, Chapter 3, Texas Administrative Code.
Applicable special conditions are cited below. By signing and submitting the Grantee Acceptance Notice to
CJD, the grant officials accept the responsibility for the grant project and certify their agreement to the
conditions of grant funding.
2001-Juvenile Jusdoe
Post Office Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-1919
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
APPROVED BUDGET SUMMARY
Grant Number:
JB-01-J20-15463-03
Region: 1300
Grantee:
Brazos County
Date: 05/03/02
Project Title:
JAIBG
Grant Period:
08/01/2002 to 07/31/2003
Funding Source:
JB-Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
CJD Cash Match In-Kind
TOTAL
A. Personnel:
$0 $0
$0
$0
B. Contractual:
$28,000 $2,000
$0
$30,000
C. Travel:
$0 $1,000
$0
$1,000
D. Equipment:
$11,470 $2,757
$0
$14,227
E. Construction
: $0 $0
$0
$0
F. Supplies:
$12,347 $0
$0
$12,347
G. Indirect:
$0 $0
$0
$0
Total:
$51,817 $5,757
$0
$57,574
Budget Detail:
B. 10 tutors/mentors at $7.50 hour for 10 hours per week x 40 weeks = $30,000
The tutors /mentors will be working with the A.R.M.Y. Program students to assist them with their
academics and also serve as mentors to them. Services may also include counseling,
computer/technology assistance and other academic needs.
C. $250 Registration fees
$500 Lodging (In-State)
$250 Mileage Reimbursement
D. $1,297 Technology-Copier
$1,297 Video-37" TV'with VCR for Educational Video Programming in training/presentation room.
$11,633 Computer Hardware 10 Computer units, includes: PC, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer,
speakers, wiring, and basic programs.
F. $2,000 Office Supplies, paper, pencils, pens, certificate paper, bulletin board products, project
boards, calendars, note stick, white out, folders, dividers, notebooks, hold puncher.
$1,250 Art Supplies, art paper, paints, markers, modeling clay, color paper, scissors, brushes, etc.
$1,250 Horticulture Supplies - pots, plants, seeds, tools, soil, etc.
$1,250 Angling Supplies - Rod and Reels, Bait boxes, bait, lures, handbook
$2,000 Health/Athletic Supplies-basketball, football, track, softball, sooceer, badminton, volleyball,
equipment/supplies
2001-Juvenile JusUm
Post Office Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 4634919
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$1,000 Photography Supplies - Camera and film supplies
$2,347 Software/Printers/Cabling - purchase of computer programs for computer, printers as needed,
and any cabling and wiring required
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2001-Juvende Justice
Post Office Box 12428, Austin, Texas 78711 (512) 463-1919
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE SPECIAL PROGRAMS MANAGER TO SIGN AND SUBMIT A
GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE BRAZOS COUNTY JUVENILE SERVICES BOOT CAMP
AND THE TEXAS AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SERVICE BRAZOS COUNTY FOR FUNDING UNDER
THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE; DESIGNATING THE SPECIAL
PROGRAMS MANAGER OF JUVENILE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AS THE AUTHORIZED PERSON TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, Brazos County, Texas~County possessing t& legal authority to apply for and accept the Grant
described as the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant on behalf of the Brazos County Juvenile Services
Boot Camp Program and the Texas Agriculture Extension Service Brazos County, and
WHEREAS, the program will be conducted and administered in conformity with all applicable state and
federal statutes, rules, regulations, and guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Brazos County, Texas recognizes the need to continue building and developing local
comprehensive accountability based sanctions for juvenile offenders:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS:
That the Special Programs Manager is hereby authorized to sign the grant application for finding under the
Criminal Justice Department of the Office of the Governor program on behalf of the Brazos County Juvenile
Services Boot Camp Program and the Texas Agriculture Extension Service Brazos County.
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That the Special Programs Manager is authorized to execute any and all documents that are required in
conjunction with this grant.
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That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a meeting this DaY of January, 2002.
ATTEST:
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
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RESOLUTION
Brazos County Commissioners Court
WHEREAS, The Brazos County Commissioners Court finds it in the best interest of the citizens
of Brazos County, that the Breaking the Cycle Program be operated for the 2001-2002 year; and
WHEREAS, Brazos County Commissioners Court has considered the proposed application for
State and Federal Assistance for said project, in the amount of $51, 817 to be submitted to the
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, (Fund Type, i.e. Criminal Justice Planning
(421) Fund, JJDP, VOCA, TNCP, CSAF, SDFSC, or VAWA) Program; and
WHEREAS, Brazos County Commissioners Court has agreed to provide matching moneys ($5,
757) for the said project in the amount equal to ten percent of the total project cost ($57, 574), as
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WHEREAS, Brazos County Commissioners Court has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse
of the Criminal Justice Division funds, Brazos County Commissioners Court assures that the
funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Brazos County Commissioners Court, approves
submission of the grant application for the Breaking the Cycle Program to the Office of the
governor, Criminal Justice Division, JB-Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant Program
in the amount of $51, 817 with matching funds of $5, 757.
Signed by the County Judge
Passed and Approved this a.~ .~,d~ day of -Xft4g fta . 2002
Attest: Signed by the County Cler
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DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX
COLLECTION ACTIVITY REPORT
FOR
THE COUNTY OF BRAZOS, TEXAS
October 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001
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TITLE RESEARCH - McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen conducts a thorough
title examination and ownership verification on all delinquent property accounts prior
to filing delinquent lawsuits. The Firm carefully researches the title of property in
order to identify all parties who have an ownership interest or lien on the delinquent
property. The Firm examines deeds, deeds of trust and probate records to determine
who has interest in the property. All parties who have been determined to have an
interest in the property are sent a final series of notices.
Lienholder Notices are sent to financial institutions and individuals who have a lien on
property on which there are delinquent taxes. The lienholders are informed that the Firm is
preparing to file a delinquent tax suit that will extinguish their interest in the property if the
taxes are not paid. Foreclosure Notices are sent to all parties who have an interest in the
property informing them that a delinquent tax suit will be filed to foreclose their interest in
the property in order to have it sold to satisfy the tax delinquency. Suit Notices are sent
to property owners who have already been sued, and inform them of their hearing date in
District Court, at which time judgment will be rendered against them and/or their property.
Number
Number
Type
of Notices
of Properties
Amount
Lienholder Notices
42
47
$22,331
Foreclosure Notices
65
88
$29,387
Suit Notices
30
49
$82,392
McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.
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LITIGATION - The Firm files delinquent tax suits when property owners and all other
parties whom the Firm has determined to have an interest in property fail to respond to the
notices sent to them. Delinquent tax suits filed by the Firm seek a personal judgment
against the property owner and foreclosure and sale of the property to satisfy the tax
delinquency. When all delinquent taxes, penalties and interest have been paid to the taxing
jurisdiction, and all costs of court have been paid in the lawsuit, the lawsuit is dismissed
against both the property owner and the property.
Number Number
Type of Suits of Properties Amount
District Court Suits 9 11 $11,557
Dismissals
15 19
JUDGMENTS - When the property owner and all parties who have an interest in the
property have been served with citation, the Firm notifies the property owner and all other
defendants in the lawsuit of the date at which a hearing will be held in District Court to seek a
judgment against the property owner and the property. The Firm recovers judgments against both
the property owner and the property authorizing sale of the property in order to recover the
delinquent taxes, penalties and interest owed. If the property owner pays the total amount of
taxes, penalties, interest and costs after judgment has been rendered by the District Court, the
judgment is released against both the property owner and the property.
Number Number
Type of Judgments of Properties Amount
Judgments 16 18 $10,313
Releases 7 8
McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.
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TAX SALES - After consultation with the tax collector, judgments authorizing foreclosure
of the tax lien are followed up by a Sheriff s Sale of the property. The Firm publishes a Notice
of Sale in the local newspaper and sends copies to the property owner and all other defen-
dants in the delinquent tax suit, as required by law. In many instances, the property owner
either pays the taxes prior to sale or enters into satisfactory arrangements for the payment of
the taxes, in which case, the property is withdrawn from the Sheriffs Sale. Properties which
are offered for sale are either conveyed to purchasers or, if no acceptable bid is made on the
property, conveyed to the taxing units in lieu of payment of taxes. The Firm assists the Sheriff
in conducting the sale and prepares the deeds to the purchasers, finalizes the sale papers and
supervises the distribution of the sale proceeds to the taxing authorities in order to satisfy the
tax delinquency.
Properties Properties Paid and/or Properties
Date of Posted for Payment Agreements Sold/Conveyed
Sale Sale Prior to Sale in Trust
11-06-2001 27 14 13
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BRAZOS COUNTY
Delinquent Tax Collection Goals
July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002
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$350
$300
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
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75.28% Collected
First Year
Delinquency Goal
2000 Base Tax
Due July 1, 2001
2000 Base Tax
Collection Goal
for June 30, 2002
1999 Base Tax
Collected
Dec. 31, 2001
$597,141
$328,428
$247,248
Total Delinquency Goal
Collection Goal
$600 $502,947
Total
Delinquent Taxes
$500
Due July 1, 2001 $1,464,184
R $400
0
$300
Total Delinquent
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Collection Goal
$502
947
$200
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for June 30, 2002
0
0 $100
Total Delinquent
1-- $0
Collected
$342,731
68.15% Collected
Dec. 31, 2001
McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.
Collection Goal
$328,428