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G 13 c 7> U7y{ Community & Economic Development \, 1200 County -City Building, 227 West Jefferson, South Bend, Indiana 46601 -1830 Phone 574/235 -9371 Fax 574/235 -9021 To: Redevelopment Commission From: David Relos, Economic Development Planner_ Subject: Professional Services Agreement - Tax Sale Acquisition Heppenheimer & Korpal Date: October 11, 2012 On September 20, 2012, the Treasurer's office conducted a sale of delinquent property tax properties. On August 16, the Commission approved staff to bid on three parcels, all of which were purchased for the minimum bid, totaling $3,912.33 (one year redemption period before a tax deed can be received). Now that these parcels have been acquired, notifications must be mailed and published, and certain paperwork filed. These items have various deadlines and required language. Mr. Heppenheimer, who is involved with the County in the tax sale process, and knows the process necessary to acquire a tax deed on these properties, has provided staff a proposal to do the work necessary to ultimately gain tax deeds for these properties. Attached is Mr. Heppenheimer's proposal. The price, including title work, is $625 each (the same price as year), for a total of $1,875. Because additional certified mailing fees could be necessary for the notification process, staff requests a not -to- exceed amount of $2,000. Staff believes this price is reasonable in light of the statutory requirements needed to gain tax deeds for these properties, and requests approval of Mr. Heppenheimer's proposal. What We Do Today Makes A Difference!