Here is my summary of the Tuesday, May 21st 2024 regular meeting of Allegheny County Council. My votes are in parentheses. 13 members were present (Betkowski and Bonaroti absent).
12 members were up for appointment to the Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advisory Committee. All were unanimously approved.
13056-24 (Committee on Assessment Practices)
This ordinance would change the timeline for filing an appeal to a change in assessed property value. Currently, appeals are filed by the 31st of March, resulting in appeals which are often after the tax bill is already due. The new ordinance would set the date at October 1st for this year and then within 60 days of receipt of a change in assessed value for future years. This would prevent the need for refunds and would allow for better budget planning by taxing bodies.
13058-24 (Yes)
This motion was to authorize the payment of invoices related to litigation involving Allegheny County Council and the Shuman Center contract. The motion passed 11-1 with Walton as the lone No vote.