Staff recommends allowing Goodwill deed exemption despite 2026 transfer date; board to review CIB exemption

Auditor staff reported a Goodwill Legacy Group deed that was signed Dec. 2, 2025 but showed an official transfer date in 2026 because the county office was closed on Dec. 31. Staff recommended allowing the exemption despite the transfer date, noting the execution date was in 2025. "The deed itself was signed 12/02/2025, but their official transfer date was as of 2026," staff said.

Members also discussed a large office tower where records show partial ownership by the Capital Improvement Board and asked counsel and staff to research whether the board's ownership or related statutes provide a blanket exemption. The board tabled the matter for further review and requested legal guidance.