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Rosarito To Forgive Penalties On Property And Transfer Taxes Now Through October 31

September 23, 2009

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO—From now through Oct. 31 the city will forgive any past due penalties on people who pay back property taxes, including transfer fees.

“Many people don’t understand what the property tax requirements are and we’re trying to help them by offering this grace period,” said Mayor Hugo Torres.

Much of the confusion is on the transfer fee, which requires buyers of any property that includes some land ownership, including condos, to pay the city 2 percent of the purchase price, Mayor Torres said.

Not only is it illegal not to pay this tax, people who have not done so might not have had the transaction legally registered and their ownership might not have been confirmed.

While the transfer fee is a one-time assessment, penalties can be substantial. For example, the fee on a $300,000 purchase would be $6,000 — but after five years a total of $12,000 in penalties would accumulate, making the amount owed $18,000.

“This grace period until Oct. 31 can result in tremendous savings for people,” said city tax collector Jorge Casteneda. “Plus by paying back obligations, they will know they are in compliance with the law and have clearly established ownership.”

The transfer fee applies to the purchase of undeveloped land, condominiums and structures which include land ownership. It must be paid by the buyer. Penalties on unpaid yearly property taxes also will be forgiven for anyone who pays them by Oct. 31.

To pay back transfer fees, people need a copy of the purchase agreement, an appraisal and a property tax bill. Payments can be made at the Casteneda’s office at City Hall from 8 to 4 Monday through Friday and 9 to 1 on Saturdays.

Additional information is available by calling 661-614-9647.

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Rosarito Group Seeks Funds To Expand Drug Prevention Program In City Schools

September 23, 2009
D.A.R.E. Rosarito

D.A.R.E. Rosarito

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO—A non-profit group is being formed to raise money to expand drug prevention efforts to children in the city’s school system.

“It’s easier to prevent the children from becoming involved in drugs than it is to deal with crime and rehabilitation later,” said Victor Padilla, who has been appointed by Mayor Hugo Torres to lead the effort.

“This is an extremely important program for the future of our youth and our city,” Mayor Torres said. “We have noticed an increase in attempts to sell drugs near schools.”

Much of crime that occurs anywhere is drug related, Padilla added.

The group’s immediate goal is to raise about $8,000 so that an additional eight Rosarito police officers can be sent to the 15-day training session to become certified as instructors in the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (DARE).

Two Rosarito officers currently are certified.

DARE was founded in the United States in 1983 and is now offered in 75 percent of U.S. school districts plus 43 countries throughout the world, including 85 cities in Mexico.

The program includes education efforts in schools to teach children the dangers of drug involvement, plus emphasis on positive after-school activities. Rosarito also wants to expand its DARE program to work more with parents, Padilla said.

Rosarito has offered DARE since 1990 — when the city still was part of Tijuana, he said, and hopes soon to have an office for the program at City Hall.

Local groups including the Footprinters, a law enforcement support organization, have been very supportive of the effort, Padilla said, and he wants to talk to other groups in Rosarito to tell them about the program and help raise money.

Anyone interested in having Padilla speak or in donating to Rosarito’s DARE program can contact him at 664-105-3459.

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