HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 23098: PURCHASE OF A VACANT TRACT OF LAND P.R. No. 23098
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING RATIFICATION OF THE PURCHASE OF
A VACANT TRACT OF LAND AT THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
DELINQUENT TAX SALE ("SHERIFF'S SALE") AS PART OF THE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 3 IN
THE AMOUNT OF $13,000.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT NO. 307-21-409-8512-00-10-000, PROJECT
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 22-283, the City Council authorized the purchase of
1.467 acres tract of land located at the northeast corner of Ray Avenue and 61'Street from the Port
Arthur Independent School District for the proposed development of a new Fire Station No. 3 to
serve the Port Acres area; and
WHEREAS,it was later discovered that the adjacent property,(i.e.,PID 58767),was seized
by Jefferson County for delinquent taxes and inquiries were made to purchase the property to expand
the development of the newly proposed fire station; and
WHEREAS,the County's Tax Office notified the City that the property would be placed on
the April 4, 2023 Sheriffs Sale and the City Manager authorized staff to proceed with the land
acquisition as delineated in Exhibit"A"; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate for Council to ratify the vacant land purchase in the
total amount not to exceed $13,000.00 from Jefferson County.
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 the City Council hereby ratifies the purchase of the vacant tract of land
known as Property ID 58767, for the total not to exceed amount of $13,000.00, as part of the
proposed development of the new Fire Station No. 3 in the Port Acres area.
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 , 2023 AD, at a
Regular 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 Bartie,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia R. Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton,
City Manager
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Kandy Daniel,
Finance Director
Exhibit "A"
THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR &term RONALD BURTON
INGRID HOLMES,MAYOR PRO TEM City'n f ran
CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: ! j/ SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
CAL JONESr— CITY SECRETARY
THOMAS KINLAW III art rt h u r
KENNETH MARKS 7c vas VAL TIZENO
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CHARLOTTE MOSES CITY ATTORNEY
DONALD FRANK,SR.
March 14, 2023
Jefferson County
Tax Assessor-Collector
P.O. Box 2112
Beaumont, Texas 77704
Re: Participation in Delinquent Tax Sale (April 4, 2023)
Dear Tax Assessor:
I, City Manager Ronald Burton, the chief administrative and executive
officer of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorize Assistant City Manager, Pamela
Langford and/or Fire Chief Gregory Benson to participate in the Delinquent Tax
Sale scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
If you have any question or concern, I can be reached at (409) 983-8101
or via email at Ron.Burton@iportarthurbc.gov.
Sincerely,
Ronal. :u on,
Ci anager
P.O BOX 1089•PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 •409/983-8125 •FAX 409/983-8124• www.portarthurtx.gov