HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21903: APPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO TIRZ #1 BOARD P.R. No. 21903
04/20/2021 DLM
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTING A MEMBER OR
MEMBERS TO THE DOWNTOWN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT
ZONE TIRZ #1 BOARD
WHEREAS, much of the area of downtown Port Arthur has fallen into disrepair;
and
WHEREAS, there have been numerous plans and strategies for refurbishing and
revitalizing the said downtown area of Port Arthur; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, the City of Port need
Arthur created a reinvestment zone to promote development or redevelopment of the
area on November 9, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code requires municipal governments
to give notice to other taxing entities that they may participate in the reinvestment zone
and appoint a member to the Board of Directors for the Zone as does the City Council
reserve the right to also appoint its own members or member to the Board of Directors;
and
WHEREAS, a vacancy has occurred on the TIRZ Board with regard to the
positions authorized by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That is hereby appointed to the Downtown Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone TIRZ #1 Board.
Section 3. That the term shall not exceed two (2) years effective immediately
after passage.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2021 at
a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
Mayor
Thurman Bartie
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Sherri Bellard
APPROVED AS T FORM:
N
Valecia R. Tize , City Atto y
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager