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106 Mosswood Court <br /> Chapel,Hill, NC 27914 <br /> April 16, 1978 <br /> Hr. Richard',Whitted <br /> Chairman <br /> Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners <br /> 106 E. Marg ret lane <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear Mr. J Itted: <br /> The purpose of this note is to request a refund of late payment <br /> charges Pa' to your Office on my 1977 property taxes. The amount <br /> referred to is: $376.21 paid -$363.49 taxes=$12.72 penalty. I make <br /> this request based on the fact that the charge'resulted from circum- <br /> stances beyond my control. While the details were previously related <br /> to Mr. Bill laws of your office, I will review them here briefly. <br /> The hose in question (lot 7122, Northwood Development)was pur- <br /> chased on July 22, 1977. In October 1977,not yet having received a <br /> tax bill, I called both the builder and your office. (I was unaware <br /> until just last month that the bill goes to the owner of the property <br /> as of January 1.) Both parties told me that the taxes were paid in <br /> full for 1977, so I diddid not pursue the matter further. The first I <br /> heard of taxes actually being outstanding was in a statement of lein <br /> from my ban' (Home Savings) on March 24, 1978. Upon receipt of this <br /> statement I again called the builder as well as your office. After <br /> several days of searching and researching, I was able to determine <br /> that the taxes were; in fact, due and that the assessment was correct. <br /> The taxes w ire paid immediately. <br /> I feel that in as much as I acted in good faith from the beginning <br /> in this matt r, and that I had not been given correct information <br /> early ON a refund of late charges is in order. <br /> If any dditional information or clarifications are required, <br /> please feel ree to contact me. Your time and consideration are most <br /> appreciated. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Dr, Barnett R. Parker <br />