2021-117
2021-117
Resolution Authorizing The Settlement Of Tax Certiorari Proceedings Regarding DP 123,
LIC/DP 126, LLC
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on
September 13, 2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-117
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, there is now pending in the Dutchess County Supreme Court tax certiorari
proceedings commenced in 2020 and 2021 by DP 123, LLC/DP 126, LLC, regarding real
property located at 1404 Route 9 in the Town of Wappinger, Tax Grid # 6157-02-707773,
seeking a reduction in the 2020 and 2021 tax assessment for those respective tax rolls; and
WHEREAS, the Town Assessor and Special Counsel have recommended a settlement of
the 2020 and 2021 tax review proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner has agreed to waive any refund of Town and Town Special
District taxes for the aforementioned years as part of a negotiated settlement; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger hereby approves a
settlement on behalf of the Town of Wappinger of the tax review proceedings for the years 2020
and 2021, as it pertains to:
1404 Route 9, Tax Grid # 6157-02-707773
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT REDUCED ASSESSMENT AMOUNT OF
ROLL REDUCTION
2020 $17,500,000 $14,850,000 $2,650,000
2021 $17,500,000 $14,000,000 $3,500,000
; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor, Town Assessor and Craig M. Wallace, Esq.,
Special Counsel to the Town of Wappinger, are hereby authorized to take all action necessary
and appropriate to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
9/13/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK