City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2026-78
Requesting Abatement of accrued Property Taxes on Property owned by the
City of Monticello for public purposes within the city limits of the City of Monticello
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello was presented with the Plat of Survey to Parcel 2026-01, 2026-02, and Lot A, all located within the City limits of the City of Monticello, Iowa, and
WHEREAS, Peggy S. Rickels, owner of the parcels set forth in the above referenced Plat of Survey, had the survey prepared to clear up issues related to property lines, a portion of the property having previously been railroad right of way, with Lot A being located in what is known as Buckeye Street and Cedar Street, used by the public as if same was dedicated and accepted City right of way, same having been maintained as such by the City for many years, and
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello accepted the dedication of Lot A to the City, same being transferred to the City by Quit Claim Deed, and
WHEREAS, The property located and further described as Lot A , part of the 100 foot wide property of the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific Railroad Company located in the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) of the Northeast Quarter (NE ¼) of Section Twenty-Eight (28), Township Eighty-Six North (T86N), Range Three West (R3W) of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in the City of Monticello, Jones County, Iowa, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds it appropriate, under the circumstances, to request the abatement of all accrued and accruing taxes related to said parcel, whether past due or accrued and not yet due; and to so inform the County Treasurer so that the County Board of Supervisors can take action to formally abate said taxes as required by §445.63 of the Iowa Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby direct the City Clerk to inform the County Treasurer of the decision of the City Council to request the abatement of the taxes accrued and accruing, on the above-described tax parcel consistent with §445.63 of the Iowa Code.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 4th day of May 2026.
Jake Ellwood, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer