Officials and residents fear a loss in their tax base if the state succeeds, because the state would not pay taxes on the land.
For years, the Rockefellers paid rent on the land, and then, in 1984, they bought it.
The Spanish armies in Germany resorted to "paying themselves" on the land.
When some Sea Gate homeowners failed to pay taxes on the underwater land behind their homes, the city took over the rights.
Unfortunately, Hood could not pay his debts on the land and he sold it in 1893.
During its first year of operation the hotel will pay the same amount it pays on the land during construction, between $15,000 and $20,000.
Until this house was built, Sunderland still had to pay rent on the land.
Make them pay their taxes on the land just like the rest!
The Department of Environmental Protection must pay taxes on the land it buys.
Also, taxes paid on the land can now be counted as a deduction by the co-op owners.
