HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2006-022 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EARLY
TURNOVER OF PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 33.11 OF THE TEXAS TAX
CODE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine wishes to defray its costs of collection for
delinquent property taxes, as authorized by Section 33.11 of the Texas Tax Code; and
WHEREAS, the City has previously entered a contract for collection of delinquent
property taxes with a private law firm pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Texas Tax Code;
and
WHEREAS, Section 33.11 of the Texas Tax Code enables the City of Grapevine
to authorize the addition of a collection penalty in an amount that does not exceed the
amount of the compensation specified in the contract with the private law firm; and
WHEREAS, the Council deems the passage of this Resolution to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all of the above premises are found to be true and correct and
are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in their entirety
herein.
Section 2. That an additional penalty on delinquent personal property taxes for
tax year 2005 and subsequent years is authorized and impose, as provided by Section
33.11 of the Texas Tax Code, in the amount of 15% of the delinquent tax, penalty, and
interest if the tax becomes delinquent on or after February 1st of a year and remains
delinquent on the 60th day thereafter.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to execute an Addendum to
the City's Delinquent Tax Collection Contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins &
Mott, L.L.P. to effect the changes approved herein.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21st day of March, 2006.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lin a Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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