HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - TAD Board of DirectorsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD ELECTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: Consider approval of a resolution to cast votes on behalf of the City for the
Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors.
FUNDING SOURCE:
BACKGROUND: Tarrant Appraisal District Board (TAD) vote allocations are based on the
total taxes imposed by each jurisdiction. This year, the City of Grapevine
was allocated 12 votes to cast as the Council sees appropriate. There are
four nominees listed on the official ballot, and the candidate biographies
are attached. There are two Board positions up for election this cycle. The
official ballot and associated resolution must be submitted to TAD before
December 15.
The biographies for this year's nominees, Michael Alfred, Wendy Burgess,
Eric Crile, and Sayeda Syed, are attached. Also attached are the ballot
and vote allocation calculations.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS ALLOCATING VOTES FOR
MEMBERSHIP 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 governing board of the district is elected by the participating
government subdivisions located within the County; 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 Mayor of the City of Grapevine, Texas is hereby authorized,
on behalf of the City Council of the City of Grapevine, to cast the City of Grapevine's
allocated votes on the official ballot for the appointment of members to the Tarrant
Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Section 3. A substantial copy of the official ballot is attached hereto as "Exhibit
A" and incorporated herein for all intents and purposes.
Section 4. That the City Secretary is hereby directed to forward a certified copy
of this resolution to Mr. Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, 2500
Handley Ederville Road, Fort Worth, TX 76118 or by email at jwooddell@tad,org.
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 2nd day of December, 2025 by a vote of ayes
and nays.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew C.G. Boyle
City Attorney
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Tarrant Appraisal District
OFFICIAL BALLOT
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
The following are the candidates that were timely submitted by nominating resolutions for
appointment to the two (2) voting positions on the Board, listed alphabetically by last name.
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. Mike Alfred
Ms. Wendy Burgess
Mr. Eric Crile
Ms. Sayeda Syed
The Tarrant Appraisal District has been informed that on October 6, 2025, the City of Burleson
City Council rescinded its original resolution CSO#5926-09-2026 nominating Gary Losada.
IMPORTANT: This ballot must be returned to Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser, Tarrant
Appraisal District, P. O. Box 185579, Fort Worth, Texas, 76181-0579, by mail or by email
to iwooddell(a)tad.ora. Because the deadline occurs on a day that TAD is closed this year,
statute permits receipt through 11:59pm on Monday, December 15t”
Please attach this ballot to the resolution passed by your taxing unit authorizing this
vote.
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Tarrant Appraisal District
Presiding Officer
Tarrant County Entity
Joe Don Bobbitt
Executive Director
Chief Appraiser
October 22, 2025
RE: Ballot for Appointments to Board of Directors 4-year term (1/l/26 to 12/31/29) Section 5.13(d)
Dear Presiding Officer:
Following up on my September 2, 2025, letter regarding nominating candidates for appointment to
Tarrant Appraisal District's Board of Directors, I prepared a ballot as required by the Texas Property Tax
Code. That letter listed the number of votes for each conservation/reclamation district, school district, city,
and county entity that is entitled to participate in the appointment process. The taxing units listed are not
required to vote but, if they choose to do so, they may determine their votes only by a resolution adopted
by the governing body and they must submit the resolution to me before December 15, 2025. Because
the deadline falls on the weekend, statute permits acceptance through 11:59pm Monday, December 15'.
The resolution and the completed ballot if you wish to include it should be sent by email to
iwooddell(itad.om or by mail to Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, P. O. Box
185579, Fort Worth, Texas, 76181-0579_For your convenience, the ballot, the nominee biographies, the
vote allocation, and other information can be accessed at httos://www.tad.ora/board-appointment-process.
The remaining steps in the appointment process and schedule set out in the Property Tax Code may be
summarized as follows:
Before December 15, 2025 Governing bodies of taxing units determine their votes by resolution
and submit votes to Chief Appraiser (If your entity represents greater
than 5% of vote, please see TX Prop. Tax Sect. 6.03 k-1)
Before December 31, 2025 Chief Appraiser counts votes, determines which two candidates
received the most votes, and submits results to taxing units
January 1, 2026 New term begins
First 2026 TAD BOD Meeting New members to be sworn in
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call Julie Wooddell at 817.595.6006.
JDB:jw Enclosure (1)
Sincerely,
Joe Don Bobbitt
Executive Director
Chief Appraiser
2500 Handley Ederville Rd. Ft. Worth, TX 76118 817.284.0024
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2025 Calculation of Taxing Entity Votes for Board of Directors
Per Section 6.03(d) of Texas Property Tax Code
2024
TAXES % OF
IMPOSED TOTAL
School Districts:
Aledo ISD
Arlington ISD
Azle ISD
Birdville ISD
Burleson ISD
Carroll ISD
Castleberry ISD
Crowley ISD
Eagle Mountain/Saginaw ISD
Everman ISD
Fort Worth ISD
Godley ISD
Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
Hurst/Euless/Bedford ISD
Keller ISD
Kennedale ISD
Lake Worth ISD
Lewisville ISD
Mansfield ISD
Northwest ISD
White Settlement ISD
Total Schools
Cities:
City of Arlington
City of Azle
City of Bedford
City of Benbrook
City of Blue Mound
City of Burleson
City of Colleyville
City of Crowley
City of Dalworthington Gardens
Edgecliff Village
City of Euless
City of Everman
City of Flower Mound
City of Forest Hill
>5% (k-1) applies
2025
VOTES
6126463
0.11328%
2
432839540
8.00323%
160
26436994
0.48882%
10
196630214
3.63570%
73
28531420
0.52755%
11
123686643
2.28697%
46
17543731
0.32438%
6
139472009
2.57884%
52
200310529
3.70375%
74
29178439
0.53951%
11
583909030
10.79651%
216
1119999
0.02071%
0
190275160
3.51820%
70
193061065
3.56971%
71
276036392
5.10393%
102
23865026
0.44127%
9
21461580
0.39683%
8
6469998
0.11963%
2
221987044
4.10455%
82
164866630
3.04839%
61
40922663
0.75666%
15
$ 2,924,730,569
54.07842%
1082
246068948
4.54983%
91
8595369
0.15893%
3
30322513
0.56066%
11
18450519
0.34115%
7
1863872
0.03446%
1
6986138
0.12917%
3
20620649
0.38128%
8
12202751
0.22563%
5
2797080
0.05172%
1
1451998
0.02685%
1
31823615
0.58842%
12
3878754
0.07172%
1
2244826
0.04151%
1
7568425
0.13994%
3
City of Fort Worth
City of Grand Prairie
City of Grapevine
City of Haltom City
City of Haslet
City of Hurst
City of Keller
City of Kennedale
Town of Lakeside
City of Lake Worth
City of Mansfield
City of Newark
City of N. Richland Hills
Town of Pantego
City of Pelican Bay
City of Reno
City of Richland Hills
City of River Oaks
City of Roanoke
City of Saginaw
City of Sansom Park
City of Southlake
Town of Trophy Club
City of Watauga
Town of Westlake
City of Westover Hills
Westworth Village
City of White Settlement
Total Cities $
Other:
Conservation/ Reclam. Districts'
Tarrant County
Tarrant County College
Total Other
Total All
*Breakdown of Conservation/
Reclamation Districts:
Far North Fort Worth MUD
Karis MMD
Live Oak Creek MUD
Tarrant Regional Water District
Trophy Club MUD
Viridian MMD
760923076
14.06951%
281
72315296
1.33711%
27
31213824
0.57715%
12
24449399
0.45207%
9
6284992
0.11621%
2
24935531
0.46106%
9
24481253
0.45266%
9
8884810
0.16428%
3
1278647
0.02364%
0
3794694
0.07016%
1
63991986
1.18322%
24
254
0.00000%
0
42477295
0.78541%
16
2597531
0.04803%
1
1026616
0.01898%
0
82455
0.00152%
0
5008753
0.09261%
2
3877147
0.07169%
1
502308
0.00929%
0
15691549
0.29014%
6
2682328
0.04960%
1
35489177
0.65620%
13
651841
0.01205%
0
12215503
0.22587%
5
4159429
0.07691%
2
3418374
0.06321%
1
2506916
0.04635%
1
10685449
0.19757%
4
1,560,501,888
28.85376%
577
46255126
535101103
341725112
$ 923,081,341
$ 5,408,313,798.28
0.85526%
17
9.89405%
198
6.31851%
126
17.06782%
341
100%
2000
$ 2,752,408
5.95049%
1
$ 158,009
0.34160%
0
$ 2,342,816
5.06499%
1
$ 31,322,671
67.71719%
12
$ 459,601
0.99362%
0
$ 9,219,620
19.93211%
3
$ 46,255,126
100%
17
TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Calculation of Taxing Entity Votes for Appointment to Board of Directors
Per Section 6.03(d) of Texas Property Tax Code
School Districts: Votes
Aledo ISD
2
Arlington ISD
160
Azle ISD
10
Birdville ISD
73
Burleson ISD
11
Carroll ISD
46
Castleberry ISD
6
Crowley ISD
52
Eagle Mountain/Saginaw ISD
74
Everman ISD
11
Fort Worth ISD
216
Godley ISD
0
Grapevine/Colleyville ISD
70
Hurst/Euless/Bedford ISD
71
Keller ISD
102
Kennedale ISD
9
Lake Worth ISD
8
Lewisville ISD
2
Mansfield ISD
82
Northwest ISD
61
White Settlement ISD
15
Total Schools 1,082
Cities:
City of Arlington
91
City of Azle
3
City of Bedford
11
City of Benbrook
7
City of Blue Mound
1
City of Burleson
3
City of Colleyville
8
City of Crowley
5
City of Dalworthington Gardens
1
Edgecliff Village
1
City of Euless
12
City of Everman
1
City of Flower Mound
1
City of Forest Hill
3
City of Fort Worth
281
City of Grand Prairie
27
City of Grapevine
12
City of Haltom City
9
City of Haslet
2
City of Hurst
9
City of Keller
9
City of Kennedale
3
Town of Lakeside
0
City of Lake Worth
1
City of Mansfield
24
City of Newark
0
City of N. Richland Hills
16
Town of Pantego
1
City of Pelican Bay
0
City of Reno
0
City of Richland Hills
2
City of River Oaks
1
City of Roanoke
0
City of Saginaw
6
City of Sansom Park
1
City of Southlake
13
Town of Trophy Club
0
City of Watauga
5
Town of Westlake
2
City of Westover Hills
1
Westworth Village
1
City of White Settlement
4
Total Cities 577
Other:
Tarrant County Conservation/Reclamation* 17
Tarrant County 198
Tarrant County College 126
Total Other 341
Total All 2,000
*Breakdown of Conservation/Reclamation Districts:
Far North Fort Worth MUD (1)
Karis MMD (0)
Live Oak Creek MUD (1)
Tarrant Regional Water District (12)
Trophy Club MUD (0)
Viridian MMD (3)
Michael S.
Alfred malfredOverislaw.net
Attorney 214.402.7719
BACKGROUND:
Lived in Tarrant County since 2003, residing in
Fort Worth and Arlington for over 10 years, and
then living in Colleyville since 2016. Born in
Borger, Texas and is a Fifth Generation Texan.
Scholarship baseball player at Blinn Junior
College in Brenham, Texas from 1990-91.
Graduated from University of Texas at Austin in
1995.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University School of Law in
2000. Law clerk from 2000-2001 for the Honorable John H. McBryde, United
States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
From 2001 to 2004, was an associate attorney in Dallas office for Thompson &
Knight, LLP. From 2004 to 2019, was an associate and then partner for Hallett
& Perrin, PC, specializing in large, complex business cases. In January 2023,
started his own law firm, VerisLaw, PLLC, which has offices in Colleyville and
Austin, Texas.
Texas Super Lawer Since 2020. In 2011, was a Texas Super Lawyers — Rising
Star. Designated by Martindale-Hubbel as BV Distinguished and Peer Review
Rated for having the highest ethical standards.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Tarrant Appraisal District Board Member — 2024-2025
Board Member for Tarrant County Bar Association, Construction Division 2025
Attends both Legacy Church of Christ in North Richland Hills and The Hills
Church in Keller. Texas. Activelv involved with vouth sports in Collevville since
2017. Was a candidate in the May 2024 election for Place 2 on the Board of
Trustees for the Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DUTIES OF MEMBER OF TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT (TAD) BOARD OF
DIRECTORS (BOD)
According to Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.0302, an individual may not be appointed to an
appointive position on the board of directors and may not file an application for a place on the ballot for
an elective position on the board of directors of an appraisal district unless the individual has signed and
submitted this acknowledgement to the Chief Appraiser.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties of a member of the board of
directors of an appraisal district. I understand that the statutory responsibilities include:
(1) establishing the appraisal district office;
(2) hiring a chief appraiser;
(3) adopting the appraisal district's annual operating budget after filing notice and holding a public
hearing;
(4) adopting a new budget if voting taxing units disapprove of the initial budget;
(5) determining whether to remove members of the appraisal review board if the board of directors
of the appraisal district is the appointing authority and potential grounds for removal arise;
(6) notifying voting taxing units of anyvacancy in an appointive position on the board and electing a
replacement from submitted nominees;
(7) appointing a person to fill a vacancy in an elective position on the board;
(8) electing a chairman and a secretary of the board at the first meeting each year;
(9) holding board meetings at least quarterly;
(10) developing and implementing policies regarding reasonable access to the board;
(11) preparing information describing the board's functions and complaint procedures and making
that information available to the public and to participating taxing units;
(12) notifying parties to a complaint filed with the board of the status of the complaint, unless
otherwise provided;
(13) in populous counties, appointing a taxpayer liaison officer and deputy taxpayer liaison officers;
(14) annually evaluating the performance of the taxpayer liaison officer and any deputy taxpayer
liaison officers, including reviewing the timeliness of complaint resolution;
(15) referring matters investigated by a taxpayer liaison officer relating to the appraisal review
board's conduct to the local administrative district judge with a recommendation;
(16) developing a biennial written plan for the periodic reappraisal of all property in the appraisal
district, filing notice and holding a public hearing on the plan, approving the plan, and distributing
copies of the plan to participating taxing units and the comptroller;
(17) making agreements with newly formed taxing units on an estimated budget allocation for that
taxing unit;
(18) having an annual financial audit prepared by an independent certified public accountant,
delivering a copy of the audit to each voting taxing unit, and making the audit available for
inspection at the appraisal district office;
(19) designating the appraisal district depository biennially;
(20) receiving resolutions from votingtaxing units disapproving of board actions;
(21) adhering to Local Government Code requirements for purchasing and entering into contracts;
(22) providing advice and consent to the chief appraiser concerning the appointment of an
agricultural appraisal advisory board and determiningthe number of members of that advisory
board;
(23) adheringto laws concerning the preservation, microfilming, destruction, or other disposition of
records; and
(24) adopting and implementing a policy for the temporary replacement of a member of an appraisal
review board who violates ex -pane communication requirements.
"Furthermore, I recognize that the board does not appralse property or reviewthe value of
individual properties. 1 acknowledge thattax rates and tax burdens are determined by applicable
taxing jurisdictions, not the appraisal district board of directors"
Board of Director Candidate/Nominee
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Wendy Burgess — Executive Bio
Wendy is a transformational executive leader with over 25 years of progressive
experience across public service, private enterprise, and information technology. She
currently serves as a consultant for an Executive Services Company. In 2019, she was
elected Tax Assessor -Collector for Tarrant County, Texas, overseeing $6.5 billion in
annual collections and leading a staff of 215 across eight offices. Wendy has built and
sold successful businesses, including a multi -location auto repair enterprise and an IT
and government services company generating $15M in revenue. With extensive
expertise in fiscal management, public trust leadership, and strategic innovation,
Wendy combines operational excellence with visionary thinking. She completed her
Master's in Organizational Leadership, focusing her thesis on Leveraging Data -Driven
Decision Making to Improve Performance and Accountability in Public Sector Organizations, particularly in Texas School
Districts, Municipalities, and Counties. She is a Certified Property Tax Instructor.
Board Member
Term: 1/1/19 - 12/31/25 (1-year term, random term appointment between entity appointees)
Nominated for Board Member- September 2025
Term: 2026-2029 (4-year term)
Each taxing entity must determine its vote by resolution and submit it to the chief appraiser by December 151n
Career Highlights
• 7-year member of Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors, 6 years as ex off icio member as Tarrant Tax Assessor -
Collector. In 2024, 1 was proudly nominated and elected to the Board by the taxing entities for a term that runs until
December 31, 2025. 1 hope to serve the municipalities, school districts, hospital districts, special districts, and water
districts as the subject matter expert in this field.
• Elected Tax Assessor -Collector, Tarrant County, TX — Oversaw $6.56 in collections on behalf of 86 entities, led 215
staff, implemented technology reforms to benefit the entities, and managed $19M budget. Holds the four highest
professional designations possible for a Texas Tax Assessor -Collector. Certified Property Tax Instructor.
• Tax Assessor -Collector Association, Board Member and Treasurer — trusted SME leader, with budgetary oversight.
• Co -Owner & Managing Partner, Innovative Services & Solutions — Scaled IT firm to $15 M+ revenue, held Top Secret
Clearance, led all operations.
• City Council Member, Mansfield, TX — Two -term public servant, achieved AAA bond rating, and chaired strategic
planning committees.
• Entrepreneur — Founded, built, and sold a successful auto repair business focused on customer service and community
leadership.
Core Competencies
• Strategic Leadership & Vision
• Government Relations & Public Finance • Technology Integration & Innovation
• Organizational Transformation • Entrepreneurship & Business Operations
• Civic Engagement & Legislative Affairs • Team Building & Talent Development
• Revenue Optimization & Risk Oversight
Education
• Master of Organizational Leadership,4.0 GPA
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies (B.L.S.), Summa Cum Laude
Triple Minor: Management, Business Administration, Project Management, University of Maine at Presque Isle
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DUTIES OF MEMBER OF APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties of a member of the board of
directors of an appraisal district I understand that the statutory responsibilities include:
"(1) establishing the appraisal district office;
"(2) hiring a chief appraiser;
"(3) adopting the appraisal district's annual operating budget after filing notice and holding
a public hearing;
"(4) adopting a new budget if voting taxing units disapprove of the inifial budget;
"(6) determining whether to remove members of the appraisal review board if the board of
directors of the appraisal district is the appointing authority and potential grounds for removal arise;
1(6) notifying voting taxing units of any vacancy in an appointive position on the board and
electing a replacement from submitted nominees;
"(7) appointing a person to fill a vacancy in an elective position on the board
"(8) electing a chairman and a secretary of the board at the first meeting each year;
"(9) holding board meetings at least quarterly;
"(10) developing and implementing policies regarding reasonable access to the board;
"(11) preparing information describing the board's functions and complaint procedures and
making that information available to the public and to participating taxing units;
"(12) notifying parties to a complaint fled with the board of the status of the complaint,
unless otherwise provided;
"(13) in populous counties, appointing a taxpayer liaison officer and deputy taxpayer liaison
officers;
"(14) annually evaluating the performance of the taxpayer liaison officer and any deputy
taxpayer liaison officers, including reviewing the timeliness of complaint resolution;
"(16) referring matters investigated by a taxpayer liaison officer relating to the appraisal
review board's conduct to the local administrative district judge with a recommendation;
"(16) developing a biennial written plan for the periodic reappraisal of all property in the
appraisal district, filing notice and holding a public hearing on the plan, approving the plan, and distributing
copies of the plan to participating taxing units and the comptroller;
"(17) making agreements with newly formed taxing units on an estimated budget allocation
for that taxing unit;
"(18) having an annual financial audit prepared by an independent certified public
accountant, delivering a copy of the audit to each voting taxing unit, and making the audit available for
inspection at the appraisal district office;
"(19) designating the appraisal district depository biennially;
"(20) receiving resolutions from voting taxing units disapproving of board actions;
"(21) adhering to Local Government Code requirements for purchasing and entering into
contracts;
"(22) providing advice and consent to the chief appraiser conceming the appointment of
an agdcuhuml.appraisal advisory board and determining the number of members of that advisory board;
"(23) adhering to laws oonceming the preservation, microfilming, destruction, or other
disposition of records; and
"(24) adopting and implementing a policy for the temporary replacement of a member of
an appraisal review board whc;violates ex parts communication requirements.
"Furthermore, I recognize that the board does not appraise property or review the value of individual
properties. I acrnowledge that tax rates and tax burdens are determined by applicable taxing jurisdictions,
not the appraisal district board of directors."
Eric Crie
Eric has been a resident of Texas for 18 years. Prior to his arrival in Texas, he was raised in a
small rural town in southwestern Pennsylvania. After graduating college, he decided to
expand his horizons and moved to South Florida where he resided for 6 years before
making his way to the great State of Texas. During the past 18 years he has lived almost
exclusively in Tarrant County. This is where he met his wife, Jennifer. They were married in
the summer of 2021. They are proud residents of the rapidly expanding Fort Worth/Alliance
corridor. He has a beautiful stepdaughter, Jillian, who is a sophomore at Eaton High
School. Eric and Jennifer welcomed their first child together, Quintyn, in May 2024. They
are excited about the journey that lies ahead.
Eric has served the citizens of Dallas for the past 18 years as a firefighter and paramedic for
Dallas Fire Rescue. Prior to becoming a firefighter, he worked for the Miami -Dade State
Attorney's Office -Child Support Division enforcing court orders for child support. He looks
forward to showing up everyday for work and tackling the ever -changing tasks that await
him.
Service to the citizens of Fort Worth is also paramount to Eric. As a member of the Crime
Control and Prevention District, Partners with a Shared Mission -Emerging Partners, an
advisory board to Fort Worth's Crime Control and Prevention District, Eric gives back to his
community in a meaningful way by evaluating effective crime reduction strategies with
strategic partners and allocating limited funds to achieve crime reduction goals.
On the ultimate level of local service, Eric serves on his HOA board for The Parks at Willow
Ridge. He was recently re-elected to the board after taking a year off to focus on the birth
of his son. During his previous service, Eric was able to engage community partners and
strengthen the bonds between his community and those partners to ensure he and his
neighbors were part of a thriving neighborhood.
Realizing that a successful community is the result of a robust public school system, Eric is
a strong proponent of public education. Drawing on his own background and being a
product of public education, he is a firm believer that education is responsible for raising
the leaders of tomorrow, and too that end it must have full funding.
In his free time, he is an avid movie watcher as well as a member of the DFW Curling Club.
As opportunities present themselves, Eric loves to travel. Not long ago he was able to
cross off a bucket list item and traveled to Pamplona Spain where he participated in the
annual running of the bulls. His advice, if you ever get a chance to visit the San Fermin
festival, do it! What an experience!
Eric believes in hard work and realizes that is what it will take to accomplish success at the
appraisal district. He wants Tarrant County to be the best at all it does. Eric wants to help
create an appraisal district that works for the Taxpayers, the Tax Entities, and the district
itself.
Eric is a problem solver. He has spent the last 18 years solving problems in rapid
succession while realizing that rapid success is the product of a thought-out and
researched plan which takes time to develop and correct data to formulate. Eric kindly
asks for your support for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Sayeda Bilqees Syed
Colleyville TX
Experience:
Cell: (817) 913-0474
E-mail: syed4tad@gmail.com
• Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board (TARB), Member (January 2019 — March 2021). Served as a full
board member, conduct protest hearing between Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) and property owners
including residential, commercial and business personal property and Mineral accounts.
• Flood Control Engineer, Trinity Watershed Management, City of Dallas.
• Executive Engineer, Progressive Manufacturing Department, Hino Motors Limited, Pakistan.
• Program Engineer, Army vehicle project for United Nations.
• Lecturer, Visiting Faculty Member, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department, N.E.D. UET.
Education:
ME, Mechanical Engineering (Specialization in Manufacturing Engineering); (2005) N.E.D. University of
Engineering & Technology.
BE, Mechanical Engineering (2002) N.E.D. University of Engineering & Technology.
Residence:
Colleyville, TX 2013 — Present
Fort Worth, TX 2009 — 2013
Bedford, TX 2007 — 2009
Professional Association:
• Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), West Texas Division, since 2012.
• Member, Society of American Engineers (SAE) International, Since 2012.
Collevville Communitv Volunteer Experience:
• Planning & Zoning Commission / Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (Sept 2019 — Present).
• Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board (Nov 2017 — Present).
• Architectural Review Commission (Feb 2018 — Nov 2020, Commission dissolved by Colleyville City
Council)
• Zoning Board of Adjustment / Sign Board of Appeals (Oct 2018 — Oct 2019).
Personal Information:
Born in Pakistan, migrated to United States in 2007 and proudly became US Citizen in 2011. My husband of 18 years,
New York native Dr. Adnan Syed, who is a Clinical Pharmacist, he moved to Texas in 2005. Our two children, 11
years old Son Senan Syed and 9 years old daughter Safa Syed are enrolled in Grapevine Colleyville ISD.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DUTIES OF MEMBER OF TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT (TAD)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD)
According to Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.0302, an individual may not be appointed to an
appointive position on the board of directors and may not file an application for a place on the ballot
for an elective position on the board of directors of an appraisal district unless the individual has
signed and submitted this acknowledgement to the Chief Appraiser.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties of a member of the board of
directors of an appraisal district. I understand that the statutory responsibilities include:
(1) establishing the appraisal district office;
(2) hiring a chief appraiser;
(3) adopting the appraisal district's annual operating budget after filing notice and holding a
public hearing;
(4) adopting a new budget if voting taxing units disapprove of the initial budget;
(5) determining whether to remove members of the appraisal review board if the board of
directors of the appraisal district is the appointing authority and potential grounds for removal
arise;
(6) notifying voting taxing units of any vacancy in an appointive position on the board and
electing a replacement from submitted nominees;
(7) appointing a person to fill a vacancy in an elective position on the board;
(8) electing a chairman and a secretary of the board at the first meeting each year;
(9) holding board meetings at least quarterly;
(10) developing and implementing policies regarding reasonable access to the board;
(11) preparing information describing the board's functions and complaint procedures and
making that information available to the public and to participating taxing units;
(12) notifying parties to a complaint filed with the board of the status of the complaint, unless
otherwise provided;
(13) in populous counties, appointing a taxpayer liaison officer and deputy taxpayer liaison
officers;
(14) annually evaluating the performance of the taxpayer liaison officer and any deputy taxpayer
liaison officers, including reviewing the timeliness of complaint resolution;
(15) referring matters investigated by a taxpayer liaison officer relating to the appraisal review
board's conduct to the local administrative district judge with a recommendation;
(16) developing a biennial written plan for the periodic reappraisal of all property in the appraisal
district, filing notice and holding a public hearing on the plan, approving the plan, and distributing
copies of the plan to participating taxing units and the comptroller;
(17) making agreements with newly formed taxing units on an estimated budget allocation for
that taxing unit;
(18) having an annual financial audit prepared by an independent certified public accountant,
delivering a copy of the audit to each voting taxing unit, and making the audit available for
inspection at the appraisal district office;
(19) designating the appraisal district depository biennially;
(20) receiving resolutions from voting taxing units disapproving of board actions;
(21) adhering to Local Government Code requirements for purchasing and entering into
contracts;
(22) providing advice and consent to the chief appraiser concerning the appointment of an
agricultural appraisal advisory board and determining the number of members of that advisory
board;
(23) adhering to laws concerning the preservation, microfilming, destruction, or other disposition
of records; and
(24) adopting and implementing a policy for the temporary replacement of a member of an
appraisal review board who violates ex-parte communication requirements.
"Furthermore, I recognize that the board does not appraise property or review the value of
individual properties. I acknowledge that tax rates and tax burdens are determined by
applicable taxing jurisdictions, not the appraisal district board of directors."
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