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Agreement to Collect Unpaid Fines via Property Tax Bills

Original title: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement with San Joaquin County, “San Joaquin County Special Assessment Charge Agreement”, to apply direct assessment of delinquent enforcement fees, fines, and abatement costs on the property owner as listed on the last equalized assessment roll maintained by the San Joaquin County assessor; authorize the City Manager to sign; and certify and approve properties and delinquent amounts to be assessed on the San Joaquin County property tax roll of the property owner.

June 2, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners with outstanding city fines or face having those debts added to their annual property tax bill, which may result in a lien against their property if not paid.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners with delinquent city fines

These individuals will have their outstanding city debts added to their property tax assessments.

San Joaquin County

The county will act as the collection agent for the city's delinquent fees through the property tax roll.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City Council is considering a resolution to partner with San Joaquin County to collect unpaid city enforcement fees, fines, and property cleanup costs by adding them directly to property owners' tax bills. If approved, the City Manager will be authorized to sign the agreement and certify the list of delinquent properties for the county tax roll.

Why It Matters

Property owners with outstanding city fines or face having those debts added to their annual property tax bill, which may result in a lien against their property if not paid.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes an agreement titled 'San Joaquin County Special Assessment Charge Agreement'.
The city will use the county's property tax collection system to recover delinquent enforcement fees, fines, and abatement costs.
The city will identify delinquent property owners using the last equalized assessment roll maintained by the San Joaquin County assessor.
The City Manager is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the city.
The city is responsible for certifying and approving the specific properties and delinquent amounts to be added to the tax roll.
The resolution is filed under number 26-288 and was introduced on May 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I have unpaid city fines?

Under this agreement, the city can add those unpaid fines and directly to your property tax bill.

Does this apply to all property owners?

No, it applies to property owners who have delinquent enforcement fees, fines, or as identified by the city.

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Discoveries

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Centralization of Debt Collection

The city is shifting from independent collection of fines to utilizing the county's property tax system, likely to increase collection efficiency.

San Joaquin County City Council

Connected Entities

personCity Manager“Authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the city.”Map →

organizationCity Council“The governing body considering the resolution.”Map →

organizationSan Joaquin County“The county government responsible for maintaining the property tax roll and coll”Map →

Sources

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