HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21139: CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 P. R. No. 21139
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021
WHEREAS, the terms of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
expire on Decembers 31, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2019 (pursuant to Resolution No. 19-395), the City
Council cast votes for nominations to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District and submitted
one name for consideration; and,
WHEREAS, all five (5) positions on the Board of Directors are up for re-election for
the 2020-2021 term of office; and,
WHEREAS, based on 2018 Tax Levies, the City Council has 156 votes allocated;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council can cast all of its 156 votes for one candidate or
distribute them among the other candidates; and,
WHEREAS, the following individuals are candidates for the board of directors:
• Allison Nathan Getz
• Eugene Landry
• Lauren Williams Mason
• Dr. Louis Reed
• Terry Schwertner
WHEREAS, the deadline for casting votes by written resolution is on or before
December 16, 2019, the official ballot is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"; and,
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WHEREAS, the term of office for the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of
Directors is from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Secretary shall submit this Resolution to the Jefferson
Central Appraisal District, as delineated herein with the applicable votes and shall send a
certified copy of this Resolution to the District:
CANDIDATES: VOTES:
Allison Nathan Getz
Eugene Landry
Lauren Williams Mason
Dr. Louis Reed
Terry Schwertner
Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D.,
2019, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES: •
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Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valeci - iz
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton
Interim City Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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ELECTION BALLOT
Jefferson County Appraisal District
Board of Directors, 2020 - 2021 Term of Office
The following individuals have been nominated:
Allison Nathan Getz
Eugene Landry
Lauren Williams Mason
Dr. Louis Reed
Terry Schwertner
JEFFERSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
Voting Allocation for 2020 -2021 Board of Directors
Based on 2018 Tax Levies
% of Total
2018 Tax Levy Tax Levy # of Votes
Drainage District#6 $20,186,484.26 3.43% 171
Drainage District #7 $25,785,897.94 4.38% 219
Navigation and Waterways Dist $20,832,055.71 3.54% 177
Port of Beaumont $10,918,148.96 1.85% 93
Port of Port Arthur $12,777,992.95 2.17% 109
Port of Sabine Pass $1,344,796.79 0.23% 11
Trinity Bay Conservation Dist $23,858.09 0.00% 0
WCID #10 $1,019,041.42 0.17% 9
SUBTOTAL C & R DISTRICTS: $92,888,276.12 15.78% 789
Jefferson County $87,858,089.01 14.92% 746
Beaumont ISD $134,980,426.03 22.93% 1,146
Hamshire-Fannett ISD $9,795,853.19 1.66% 83
Hardin Jefferson ISD $5,878,521.62 1.00% 50
Nederland ISD $27,862,575.95 4.73% 237
Port Arthur ISD $92,507,906.18 15.71% 786
Port Neches-Groves ISD $34,401,211.29 5.84% 292
Sabine Pass ISD $12,126,733.27 2.06% 103
City of Beaumont $52,952,290.65 8.99% 450
City of Bevil Oaks $130,846.03 0.02% 1
City of Groves $5,461,132.97 0.93% 46
City of Nederland $6,809,085.22 1.16% 58
City of Port Arthur $18,344,865.60 3.12% 156
City of Port Neches $6,693,064.61 1.14% 57
City of Taylor Landing $49,253.32 0.01% 0
SUBTOTALS: $495,851,854.94 84.22% 4,211
TOTALS: $588,740,131.06 100.00% 5,000