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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2023-021RESOLUTION NO. 2023-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CASTING OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE'S ALLOCATED VOTES FOR APPOINTMENT ON THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas requires that central tax districts be established in each County of the State; and WHEREAS, the five member governing board of the district is elected by the participating government subdivisions located within the County; and WHEREAS, the terms of service for the five Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District will expire December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS nominations have been received from the voting taxing entities for candidates to fill the five positions for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas does hereby cast all of its 28 votes for Rich DeOtte to serve on the governing board of the appraisal district of Tarrant County. Section 3. That it is thereby found and certified that Rich DeOtte is a resident of the tax appraisal district and has been a resident for at least two years. Section 4. That the City Secretary is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Tarrant County Appraisal District. Section 5. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of November, 2023. William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Matthew C.G. Boyle City Attorney Resolution No. 2023-021 2 11 M-0 Tbnlaarn.4pprarsal Mgricr OFFICIAL BALLOT ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT Following are the candidates for appointment to the five (5) voting positions on the Board, listed alphabetically with the taxing unit(s) that timely submitted the nominations for each. Please indicate your taxing unit's vote(s) by entering the number of votes to the left of your candidate(s) of choice. VOTES FOR Nominees Mr. Alan Blaylock 29 Mr. Rich DeOtte Mr. Gary Losada Mr. Jerald Miller Ms. Gloria Pena Mr. Vince Puente, Sr. Mr. Jacob Wurman IMPORTANT: This ballot must be returned before December 15, 2023 to William Durham, Interim Chief Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, P. O. Box 185579, Fort Worth, Texas, 76181-0579, by mail or by email to iw ddell(iltad.org. Please attach this ballot to the resolution passed by your taxing unit authorizing this vote,