C2020-1267

That with respect to Notice of Motion C2020-1267, the following be adopted, as amended: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Council directs Administration to immediately allow affected residents who have not yet paid their 2020 property taxes to apply to The City, through an intake process that is designed in the spirit and intent of The City’s Compassionate Property Tax Penalty Relief Program, to be considered for a deferral of 2020 property taxes, without penalties, to December 31 2021. Furthermore, allow for the preliminary intake of affected residents who anticipate they may face difficulty in paying 2021 property taxes; The intake process will consider the following: a. A valid home insurance claim number that shows the claim is from the June 13 2020 hail storm or similar proof of damage; b. Any property taxes already paid are not eligible for a refund; 2. Council direct Administration to report back to Council no later than Q3 2021 with a list of qualifying properties (identified by roll number) for approval under the program, as well an analysis of this property tax penalty relief program; and 3. Council request the Mayor to write to the Province on the situation and advocate for relief to the residents and systemic reform.