Summary
The city is choosing between its current firm (Perdue Brandon) and Linebarger Goggan for collecting delinquent property taxes. Both firms pitched sharply different philosophies — aggressive early lawsuits versus patient collection — but a missing public notice pushed the decision to November 9.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Collections are funded by penalties on delinquent taxpayers at no direct cost to the city; the incumbent has collected nearly $2.5 million in base taxes since 2021.
The city, county, and school district all share in recovered delinquent tax revenue.
Delinquent taxpayers face lawsuits or escalating penalties depending on the firm's approach.
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