Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution to impose an additional penalty for collection costs on ad valorem taxes that were due on or after June 1st and remain delinquent on August 1st, 2018, and all subsequent years, by the attorneys contracted to collect for Webb County and all other taxing entities for which Webb County collects ad valorem taxes, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.
Issue: Pursuant to Section 33.08 of the Texas Property Tax Code, official action by the governing body must be taken in order to collect attorney's fees for ad valorem tax accounts that have the Split Payment Option and remain delinquent on August 1st.
Solution: Approve and sign the resolution.
Result: The County will be compliant with state law and be able to impose the additional penalty of attorney's fees.