HomeMy WebLinkAbout(1) PR 23157: APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO THE TIRZ #1 BOARD P.R. No. 23157
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND/OR REAPPOINTING 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
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
Ireserve the right to also appoint its own members or member to the Board of Directors;
and
WHEREAS, the council term for Director Charlotte Moses has expired; therefore,
a vacancy has occurred.
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 May, A.D. 2023 at a
meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
0 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
V(utt
Valecia R. Tizen City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton, City Manager