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
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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,