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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 11, 2023
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager
From: Pamela D. Langford, Assistant City Manager— Operations/Director of
Development Services
RE: P.R. NO. 23159 — A resolution authorizing a payment to the Jefferson
County Tax Office.
Introduction:
This agenda item intends to seek City Council' s approval of P. R. NO. 23159
authorizing a payment to the Jefferson County Tax Office in an amount not exceed
$39,841.32.
Funding is available in the City Manager's Contingency Account No: 001-01-005-5470-
00-10-000.
Background:
On March 23, 2023, the Jefferson County Tax Office contacted the City of Port Arthur
to inform that there were several properties listed in the City's name as registered owner
that are due and owing in property/improvement taxes. Some of the properties were
acquired through the Jefferson County Sheriff's Sale and were resolved by the City's
Housing Division.
However, there are tax balances associated with the former banking location of 441
Austin Avenue, occupied by Capital One Bank that assessed property and improvement
taxes in the amount of$39,841.32 y-t-d.
In accordance with Article II, Section 2.03, of the Lease Agreement approved by City
Council through Resolution No. 07-514, the Tenant ("Capital One") shall not be
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
responsible for any maintenance or operating costs, real property taxes or insurance
on the Property other than as expressly stated.
Budget Impact:
The current tax balance is $39,841.32 up until May 31, 2023. Following this date, the
City will be charged interest and penalties increasing the tax amount. Funding available
in the City Manager's Contingency Account No: 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000; Project
No. MA0023-OTH-OCS.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve P. R. NO. 23159 authorizing a payment
to the Jefferson County Tax Office in an amount not exceed $39,841.32.
Funding is available in the City Manager's Contingency Account No: 001-01-005-5470-
00-10-000.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
P.O.Box 1089 X Port Arthur,Texas 77641-1089 X 409.983.8101 X FAX 409.982.6743
P.R. NO. 23159
05/10/2023 PDL
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT TO THE JEFFERSON
COUNTY TAX OFFICE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,841.32;
FUNDING AVAILABLE IN THE CITY MANAGER'S CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT NO: 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000; PROJECT NO. MA0023-
OTH-OCS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 07-514, the City of Port Arthur entered into a
lease agreement with Capital One, National Association ("Capital One") to occupy a
portion of the building located at 441 Austin Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement was for two full years of the commencement
date of June 1, 2008, with the option to renew for two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms;
and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article II, Section 2.03 Rent of the Lease
Agreement, the Tenant shall not be responsible for any maintenance or operating costs,
real property taxes or insurance on the Property other than as expressly stated; and,
WHEREAS, there is currently a balance associated with the space leased by
Capital One National Association in an amount not to exceed $39,841 .32, if paid before
May 31 , 2023, as delineated in Exhibit "A".
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
THAT the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby authorizes a payment to
the Jefferson County Tax Office in an amount not to exceed $39,841.32; funding available
in the City Manager's Contingency Account No: 001-01-005-5470-00-10-000; Project No.
MA0023-OTH-OCS.
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THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this day of May, A.D., 2023, at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Council members:
Noes:
Thurman Bill Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia " al" Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS:
Ronald "Ron" Burton, City Manager Kandy DanieY, Director of Finance
P.R. NO. 23159
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EXHIBIT "A"
P.R. NO. 23159
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Property Tax Balance
Begin a New Search
Make your check or money order payable to:
Jefferson County Tax Office
PO BOX 2112
BEAUMONT, TX 77704-2112
Shopping Cart:For your convenience you may pay several accounts at once. Click the 'Click Here to Pay Now'
button to add this account to the shopping cart. Additional accounts can be added by doing a search again, then
clicking the 'Click Here to Pay Now'button for each account. Up to 50 accounts may be paid at one time.
Accounts are not saved in the shopping cart after you go to the Certified Payment web site.
Unless otherwise noted, all data refers to tax information for 2022.All amounts due include penalty,
interest, and attorney fees when applicable.
Account Number: 05340000015490100000 Pending Credit Card or eCheck Payments:
No Payment Pending
Address:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
PO BOX 1089
PORT ARTHUR,TX 77641-1089
Property Site Address: Market Value: $0
441 AUSTIN AVE
Land Value: SO
Legal Description:
PT TR 1-A REPLAT LT 1 -8 BLK 132 CITY Improvement Value: 50
OF PORT ARTHUR LEASE HOLD IMPS BANK ONE
Capped Value: 50
Current Tax Levy: S0.00
Agricultural Value: SO
Current Amount Due: $0.00
Exemptions: None
Prior Year Amount Due: S37,072.26
Taxes Due Detail by Year and Jurisdiction
Total Amount Due: $37,072.26
Payment Information
Last Payment Amount for Current Year Taxes:
Not Received
Print Payment Record
Last Payer for Current Year Taxes:
Not Received Current Tax Statement
P.R. NO. 23159
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5/11/23,5:11 PM Jefferson County
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Shopping Cart
Property Tax Balance
begin a New Search
Make your check or money order payable to
Jefferson County Tax Office
PO BOX 2112
BEAUMONT, TX 77704-2112
Shopping Cart:For your convenience you may pay several accounts at once. Click the 'Click Here to Pay Now'
button to add this account to the shopping cart.Additional accounts can be added by doing a search again, then
clicking the 'Click Here to Pay Now'button for each account. Up to 50 accounts may be paid at one time.
Accounts are not saved in the shopping cart after you go to the Certified Payment web site.
Unless otherwise noted,all data refers to tax information for 2022.All amounts due include penalty,
interest,and attorney fees when applicable.
Account Number: 70000000010503900000 Pending Credit Card or eCheck Payments:
No Payment Pending
Address:
CAPITAL ONE NA/AUSTIN AVE Click Men b Pay Mow
TAX DEPT
1680 CAPITAL ONE DR
MCLEAN,VA 22102-3407
Market Value: 50
Property Site Address:
441 AUSTIN AVE Land Value: 50
Legal Description: Improvement Value: 50
INV F&F M&E
Capped Value: SO
Current Tax Levy: 50.00
Agricultural Value: 50
Current Amount Due: $0.00
Prior Year Amount Due: $2,769.06 Exemptions: None
Taxes Due Detail by Year and Jurisdiction
Total Amount Due: $2,769.06
Payment Information
Last Payment Amount for Current Year Taxes:
Not Received
Print Payment Record
Last Payer for Current Year Taxes:
Not Received Current Tax Statement