Lake County, IL
File #: 12-0658    Version: Name: Write-Offs 2012.
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 5/29/2012 In control: Health and Community Services Committee
On agenda: Final action: 6/12/2012
Title: Joint resolution authorizing Winchester House to write-off $385,986.30 in uncollectible debt.
Attachments: 1. Winchester House Bad Debt
Title
Joint resolution authorizing Winchester House to write-off $385,986.30 in uncollectible debt.
 
Staff Summary
·      Winchester House has $385,986.30 in uncollectible receivables, accumulated over the last ten years that is owed by resident's now deceased, current residents with no resources, or former residents of Winchester House.
·      Winchester House and the State's Attorney's Office have searched Lake County probate and property records, but have not been able to identify assets or open estates from which this debt could be collected.
·      Given the age of this debt and the unlikelihood of collecting on it, Winchester House recommends writing off $385,986.30.
 
Body
WHEREAS, Winchester House has $385,986.30 in uncollectible bills at this time; and
 
WHEREAS, this debt, which has accumulated over ten years, is owed by former residents who are now deceased, current residents with no resources, or discharged residents; and
 
WHEREAS, Winchester House and the State's Attorney's Office have searched Lake County probate and property records, but have not been able to identify assets or open estates from which this debt could be collected.
 
WHEREAS, given the age of this debt and the unlikelihood of collecting on it, Winchester House would like to write-off $385,986.30 in uncollectible receivables.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that Winchester House is authorized to write off up to $385,986.30 in uncollectible receivables.
 
DATED at Waukegan, Illinois, on June 12, 2012.