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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a contingent fee professional services agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP for delinquent ad valorem tax and delinquent municipal court fee/fine collection services (Mayor Hallisey)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize a five-year agreement between the City and Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, for the collection of delinquent property taxes and the collection of unpaid fines, fees and court costs.
For delinquent ad valorem tax collections, Linebarger will be compensated on a contingent fee basis as provided in the Texas Tax Code Sections 6.30, 33.07, 33.08, 33.11, and 33.48, at a rate of twenty percent (20%). These Texas Tax Code sections specifically provide for an additional penalty on delinquent taxes to compensate collection attorneys, capped at 20%.
For the collection of unpaid fines, fees and court costs, Linebarger will be compensated on a contingent fee basis as provided in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 103.0031. This Article specifically provides for an additional collection fee in the amount of 30 percent in certain cases to compensate collection attorneys.
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP has represented the City of League City for the past 11 years in the collection of unpaid fines, fees and court costs, beginning in December 2008.
Total Net Collections for Court and Utility Billing
Court Collections Utility Billing Collections
2019 $382,537 $15,837
2018 $337,109 $25,628
2017 $388,136 $7,970
Total Net Collections for Delinquent Tax Collections
Delinquent Annual AmountAmount Collected Amount Outstanding Normal Collection RateRate with LB
2019 $636,171 $335,949 $300,022 98.65% 99.36%
2018 $665,023 $517,021 $148,002 98.52% 99.67%
2017 $775,273 $671,052 $104,221 98.23% 99.76%
2016 $498,849 $420,094 $78,755 98.77% 99.81%
Linebarger agreed to language in section 3.01 of the proposed contract, which would f...
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