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pay room occupancy tax timely, that the balance of $2,088.10 left on account with the Revenue <br />Collector was being applied to penalty due and requesting payment of the balance due of <br />$3,591.66. Mr. Wisen called regarding the amount due, explaining their financial hardship, and <br />was informed by staff could that the penalties could be forgiven for good cause by the Board of <br />County Commissioners. Mr. Wisen sent a letter requesting the Board of County Commissioners <br />waive the $5,679.76 in penalties due to financial hardship. <br />The Skyland Inn has been timely in filing reports and remitting the tax due since the May 6tn <br />meeting, and paid $300 in July against the balance due. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial impact would a reduction of $5,679.76 if the entire amount <br />of penalties is forgiven. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board forgive the penalties, <br />refund $300 to the Skyland Inn, and return the $2,088.10 to the Revenue Collector to be held on <br />account to be applied to future property taxes. <br />