1. Prepare monthly status and performance reports to the City indicating the progress of tax collections. The monthly progress reports prepared by the firm shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: a. Number and types of communication with delinquent taxpayers b. Summary of all delinquent accounts collected c. Detailed list of suits filed d. Detailed list of judgments rendered e. Number of warrants issued/served f. Detailed list of bankruptcies and status of those properties g. Detailed list of properties submitted to Courts for auction, with date submitted and most recent status h. Number of properties sold i. Detailed list of properties sold or reverting to taxing entity because of non-sale j. Detailed list of payments made by all taxpayers 2. Prepare and send notices to delinquent taxpayers, as required by law or advisable for expediting collections. 3. Bring lawsuits against delinquent taxpayers for tax lien foreclosures and otherwise facilitate collection of delinquent taxes. 4. File delinquent property tax claims relating to bankruptcy and other judicial proceedings. 5. Provide support, advice, written opinions and research on legal issues that may arise during the delinquent tax collection process. 6. Provide additional services that City Council or Staff may deem advisable to expedite the collection of delinquent taxes. 7. Provide all supplies, postage, court fees, and any other costs associated with collecting delinquent property taxes. 8. Intervene in delinquent tax suits filed by other taxing entities involving property on which City taxes are outstanding. 9. Attach mowing and demolition liens to delinquent tax accounts. 10. Schedule and monitor installment payment arrangements.
