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BOOK 102 PAGED <br />The current collections include 155 accounts arrayed over 30 separate projects, with <br />interest rates which range from 8% to 12%. The County Attorney's office is not out to evict <br />people from their homes unless that is policy set by the Board. County Attorney Vitunac felt <br />the County has a very good collection record while several adjoining counties have millions <br />outstanding in uncollected debt. <br />Chairman Eggert commented on the Habitat for Humanity house in Gifford where the <br />cost of the lien is double or triple the cost of the land and wondered whether the County could <br />forgive the interest on that debt. <br />County Attorney Vitunac advised that there are several other lots in the same situation <br />where it would be to the County's advantage to possibly forgive the interest so they can build <br />houses and put the property back on the tax rolls. <br />Tax Collector Karl Zimmermann explained his office's collection procedures and <br />pointed out that his computer program is unable to accept payments other than the actual <br />amount owed He is unable to close the accounts on this program without receipt of the <br />principal and interest due. <br />Tax Collector Zimmermann also advised that the County's auditors have expressed <br />concerns regarding posting of the payment plans between the Tax Collector's office and the <br />County Attorney's office. <br />Commissioner Macht expressed his concern about simply accepting a taxpayer's word <br />that they are unable to pay the account as he is aware of a recent appeal where the taxpayer <br />claimed to be unable to pay and then was able to purchase an $8,000 motorcycle. <br />CONSENSUS was reached to wait for County Attorney Vitunac's report in October <br />1997. <br />13.E. TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL <br />MEETING REPORT <br />Commissioner Macht gave a brief report on the meeting that he and Commissioner <br />Adams attended. Commissioner Macht noted that he had some real concerns about the <br />financial report presented at the meeting and has given a copy to Budget Director Joe Baird <br />for his comments. The Council has a very large contingency fund of approximately $90,000. <br />AUGUST 19, 1997 <br />