19-21 Regarding Deferral of Assessment of 6 Percent Penalty for Unpaid Real Estate Taxes for 2020.pdf

2 4834-1027-0935, v. 1 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE, that the Township shall not assess a 6% default penalty on unpaid real estate taxes due as of December 31, 2020; provided, however, that interest shall continue to accrue at the statutory rate of 18% per annum and that the adoption of this Resolution shall not affect penalties which have previously been assessed or future penalties which shall be due with regard to failure to pay taxes in 2021 and any periods thereafter. A copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded by the Municipal Clerk to the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs. Karen Carnevale, R.M.C. Cindy Matute-Brown Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: January 26, 2021