Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas Approving a Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, and Mott, LLP Pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Texas Property Tax Codem Said Contract Being for the Collection of Delinquent Government Receivables Owed to the City and to End the City's Relationship with the Current Firm
Requested Action
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Contingent Fee Contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for the Collection of Delinquent Government Receivables and to End the Relationship with the Current Firm.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas approve and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for the collection of delinquent government receivables and to end the relationship with the current firm.
Description/History
On January 10, 2011, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the collection of delinquent taxes with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson L.L.P. Historically, the City has outsourced the enforcement and collection of delinquent property taxes to a collection agency. The most recent collection period from July 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, saw a collection percentage of 60.67% by Linebarger.
Justification
While Linebarger has been fairly consistent at collecting the delinquent property taxes for the City of Mansfield over the years, the collection for 2021 fell below 80% and this year has fallen to 61%.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Troy Lestina, CFO, 817-276-4258