[Ord. No. 3909 §§1 —
2, 10-17-2011]
For the support of the City Government, the payment of the outstanding
debt, and the advancement, interest, and improvement of the City,
taxes shall be levied on all property, real and personal, subject
to taxation for State, County or City purposes.
[Ord. No. 3909 §§1 —
2, 10-17-2011]
Every person owning or holding property on the first (1st) day
of January, including all such property purchased on that day, shall
be liable for the taxes for the ensuing year.
[Ord. No. 3909 §§1 —
2, 10-17-2011]
An agreement was made and entered into on August 1, 1996 between
the City of De Soto, Missouri and the County of Jefferson. In this
agreement, the County agrees to prepare on behalf of the City all
tax bills relating to real estate and personal property within the
City boundaries. The County also agrees to collect all monies due.
The County may withhold a sum equal to one percent (1%) of all taxes
collected by the County on behalf of the City as compensation for
the services. This agreement automatically renews annually on August
first (1st), unless terminated by either party giving written notice
of termination not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to
a renewal date.