HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21511: DESIGNATIG THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH SECTION 26.04 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE P.R. No. 21511
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
DESIGNATING THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLYING WITH SECTION 26.04 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature amended the Texas Tax Code in 2019 as part of
its Property Tax reform; and
WHEREAS, Texas Tax Code Sections 26.04(c) requires an officer or an employee
designated by the governing body to calculate the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-
approval tax rate for the taxing unit after the Appraisal District submits the certified
appraisal roll.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That Allison N. Getz, Jefferson County Tax Assessor Collector, is
hereby designated as a qualified professional to calculate the no-new-revenue tax rate
and the voter-approval tax rate for the City of Port Arthur in accordance with section
26.04(c) of the Texas Tax Code.
Section 2. That pursuant to 26.04(c-1) of the Texas Tax Code, the governing
body further directs the designated officer or employee to calculate the voter-approval
tax rate of the taxing unit in the manner provided for a special taxing unit. The City of
Port Arthur is a taxing unit that is located in an area declared a disaster area during the
current tax year by the Governor or by the President of the United States.
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, this day of August, 2020 AD, at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia R. Tizeno, Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager