TAX ASSESSOR REPORT Debbie Bessire of

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TAX ASSESSOR REPORT Debbie Bessire of Equi-Tax, Inc., the District's tax assessor, reported as to the status of District tax collections and responded to questions from the board. Ms. Bessire reported that the District is 94.2% collected for 2024 taxes, and over 99% collected for all prior years. After discussion, upon motion by Mr. Armand, seconded by Mr. Pershall, and unanimously carried, the board approved the tax assessor's report and payment of the tax bills presented. Ms. Bessire announced that she is retiring at the end of next month, and introduced Leslie Mendez with Equi-Tax, who will be handling the District’s account after Ms. Bessire retires. The directors and other consultants all expressed their regret that Ms. Bessire is leaving, but thanked her for her years of service and wished her the very best with all her future endeavors. 2

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