Okaloosa County BOCC — January 8, 2013 — Tax Collector Letter — reading text

73 Eglin Parkway N.E., Suite 111 3 Wi . Fon Walton Beach, Pl 32848 02 N. Wilson Street, Suite 101 Crestview, FL 32536 310 Van Matre Ave. Suite 155, Building 210 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 506 Highway 85 North Niceville, FL 32578 Customer Service Processing Center www.OkaloosaTax.com (850) 651-7300 4012 Commons Dr. West, Unit 122 Destin FL 32541 BEN ANDERSON OKALOOSA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR February 1, 2013 James D. Curry Okaloosa County Administrator 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd., Suite 400 Ft. Walton Beach, Florida 32547 Dear Mr. Curry, Florida Statute 197.402 (2) requires that the Tax Collector advertise within forty-five days after the personal and real property taxes become delinquent, a list of delinquent property taxpayers and the amount of taxes due by each. Before the Tax Collector can advertise, a newspaper must be selected by the County Commission. In the past, the Board of County Commissioners has supported the Tax Collector’s selection of the newspaper in which to advertise. I will certainly uphold the wishes of the County Commission. Thank you for your assistance in the selection of a newspaper. I look forward to your response as we begin the planning process of the Okaloosa County tax certificate sale. Sincerely, B/s— Justin Gordon Tax Administrator Ce: Karen Rossi, Executive Assistant II The State of Florida created this State Constitutional County Office as a separate and independent government entity to ensure freedom from influence by local or state agencies that have the power to levy taxes, spend tax dollars and assess property.