DATE: September 9, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Oscar J. Garcia, CPA, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
SUBJECT: Hearing on Petition to Rescind June 2025 Tax Sale of APN 460-123-02
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Conduct hearing on petition by attorney Trevor D. Martin on behalf of Tina A. Lopez, daughter of previous Assessee of the property, Martin C. Lopez, to rescind the County's sale of APN 460-123-02, described as "3718 E Washington Fresno", at the County's June 13, 2025, sale of tax-defaulted properties; and
2. If the Board determines that it can make the findings necessary to rescind the sale, adopt resolution granting the petition.
REPORT
The property identified by Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 460-123-02 (Subject Property) was sold at the County's annual sale of tax-defaulted properties on June 13, 2025 (Tax Sale). Before the Tax Sale, the Property was assessed to Martin C. Lopez (Previous Assessee). The Purchasers of the Property at the Tax Sale were Gurbir S Sapraj and Sunjit Sapraj (Purchasers) in the form of tenancy in common. On June 25, 2025, Trevor D. Martin an attorney on behalf of Tina A. Lopez (Petitioner), submitted a letter petitioning to rescind that sale and requesting a hearing on that petition (Petition). The recommended action allows Petitioner to present their case for rescission and gives the Purchasers an opportunity to present their objections to the petition, if any. This item pertains to a location in District 3.
Staff recommends that your Board deny the petition.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no alternative action. The Petitioner has a right to a hearing before your Board on this matter, and an obligation to request such a hearing before they may file a lawsuit against the County on this matter, if they wish to do so (Revenue and Taxation Code ? 3725(a)(1)).
FISCAL IMPACT:
If your Board rescinds the sale, the County would be required to issue a refund to the Purchasers, Gurbir S Sapraj an...
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