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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1985-024 RESOLUTION NO. 85-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, IN OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 2231 RELATING TO CONSOLI- DATION OF TAX COLLECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE UPON PASSAGE AND APPROVAL � WHEREAS, Section 6. 24 of the Texas Property Tax Code pro- vides that those political subdivisions assessing and collect- ing ad valorem taxes may voluntarily contract with other taxing `�"' jurisdictions for collecting services; and WHEREAS , Section 6 . 26 of the Texas Property Tax Code pro- vides that the voters of a county may provide by election for the consolidation of the tax collection functions within that county; and WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas is of the opinion that the aforementioned provisions of the Property Tax Code allowing for consolidation of the tax collections on a local option basis adequately serve the needs of the taxpayers and the taxing districts; and WHEREAS, a bill has been introduced into the Texas Legislature, House Bill 2231 , which proposes significant changes to the Texas Property Tax Code; and WHEREAS , the City Council, in the interests of its citizens and taxpayers and for the good of the community, opposes any legislation which requires mandatory consolidation of tax collections . � NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1 . That all of the findings contained in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the City Council does hereby incorporate said findings into the body of this resolution as if copied in their entirety. Section 2 . That by passage of this resolution the City of Grapevine, Texas, expresses its opposition to House Bill 2231 and any other legislation which would require mandatory consolidation of tax collections. Section 3 . That a copy of this resolution be sent to all Representatives and Senators in Tarrant County, Texas. Section 4 . That this resolution be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GR.APEVINE, TEXAS on this the 7th day of May, 1985 . APPROVED: � Mayor ATTEST: �. City Secretar APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney �. � .�:��, � �� �