Board authorizes attorney to assist tax collector in collecting unpaid business personal-property taxes

The board authorized the board attorney to assist the tax collector in pursuing unpaid 2023 personal-property taxes owed on a business parcel at 3141 Highway 80 (identified in the discussion as Baker Holdings, LLC / Cricket Wireless). Staff said the prior owner had not paid the 2023 taxes and the new owner was attempting to bring more recent years current but could not do so until the outstanding 2023 obligation was resolved.

The board attorney explained that, under state law, the county must collect owed taxes and that collection actions could include measures that might impinge on the business’s operations if the lien remains unpaid. The board approved a motion authorizing the attorney to assist the tax collector in collection efforts. Commissioners noted the new owner could pursue contractual remedies against the prior owner but the tax lien remains a public record and collection priority.

No immediate shutdown was ordered by the board; staff said collection steps could, depending on legal procedures and outcomes, lead to temporary closure if taxes remain unpaid.