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Home My WebLink AboutPR 24597: CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRCTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2029 TERM P. R. No. 24597 10/15/25 gt RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION CASTING VOTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026- 2029 TERM WHEREAS,the terms of two (2) of the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors expire on Decembers 31, 2025; and, WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025 (pursuant to Resolution No. 25-432), the City Council cast votes for appointment to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District and submitted Donald Frank, Sr.; and, WHEREAS,two (2) positions on the Board of Directors are up for re-election for the 2026-2029 term of office; and, WHEREAS, based on 2024 Tax Levies, the City Council has 75 votes allocated; and, WHEREAS, the City Council can cast all of its 75 votes for one candidate or distribute them among the other candidates; and, WHEREAS, the following individuals are candidates for the board of directors: • Darrell Antwine • Donald Frank • Bert Lamson • Eugene Landry • Mary Wycoff WHEREAS, the deadline for casting votes by written resolution is on or before December 15, 2025, the official ballot is attached hereto as Exhibit"A". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: s.pr24597 Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the City Secretary shall submit this Resolution to the Jefferson Central Appraisal District, as delineated herein with the applicable votes and shall send a certified copy of this Resolution to the District: CANDIDATES: VOTES: Darrell Antwine Donald Frank Bert Lamson Eugene Landry Mary Wycoff 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 on this day of November, A.D., 2025, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary s.pr24597 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ronald Bu City Mar -r s.pr24597 EXHIBIT "A" s.pr24597 ELECTION BALLOT Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors 2026 - 2029 Term of Office (Two Vacancies) The following individuals have been nominated: Darrell Antwine Donald Frank Bert Lamson Eugene Landry Mary Wycoff ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Calendar of Events as Revised by HB 988 (2021 session) Before October 1 Chief Appraiser calculates votes each entity is entitled to and delivers written notice to each taxing entity(with exception of conservation and reclamation districts). Before October 15 By resolution adopted by the governing body, each entity submits nomination to the Chief Appraiser(with exception of conservation and reclamation districts). An entity may submit a nomination for each of the five positions on the Board. Before October 30 Chief Appraiser prepares a ballot of candidates whose names were timely submitted and delivers a copy to the presiding officer of each entity entitled to vote. Any entity with at least 5% of the total votes must cast votes at the first or second open meeting held after chief appraiser delivers ballot and must submit resolution no later than third day after adoption. Before December 15 Each entity determines its vote by resolution and submits it to the Chief Appraiser. An entity may cast all its votes for one candidate or distribute them among candidates. Before December 31 Chief Appraiser counts the votes, declares the five candidates who receive the largest vote totals as the winners, and submits the results to the taxing entities and the candidates Should any deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next regular business day. Revisions to Section 6.03 of the Property Tax Code no longer allow the Chief Appraiser to grant an extension for submitting nominees or casting votes. I I JEFFERSON CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT Voting Allocation for 2026-2029 Board of Directors (2 members) Based on 2024 Tax Levies % of Total 2024 Tax Levy # of Votes % of Votes Drainage District#6 $25,186,214.00 3.69% 74 3.70% Drainage District#7* $43,637,704.00 6.40% 128 6.40% Navigation and Waterways Dist $28,403,511.00 4.17% 83 4.15% Port of Beaumont $9,442,600.00 1.38% 28 1.40% Port of Port Arthur $14,157,017.00 2.08% 42 2.10% Port of Sabine Pass $1,401,863.00 0.21% 4 0.20% Trinity Bay Conservation Dist $22,870.84 0.00% 0 0.00% WCID #10 $1,227,710.00 0.18% 4 0.20% SUBTOTAL C & R DISTRICTS: $123,479,489.84 18.11% 363 Jefferson County* $113,828,223.00 16.69% 334 16.70% Beaumont ISD $131,818,964.00 19.33% 387 19.35% Hamshire-Fannett ISD $10,011,555.00 1.47% 29 1.45% Hardin Jefferson ISD $7,273,545.00 1.07% 21 1.05% Nederland ISD* $35,392,347.00 5.19% 104 5.20% Port Arthur ISD* $85,027,372.00 12.47% 250 12.50% Port Neches-Groves ISD* $36,893,549.00 5.41% 108 5.40% Sabine Pass ISD $15,384,707.00 2.26% 45 2.25% City of Beaumont* $72,283,968.00 10.60% 212 10.60% City of Bevil Oaks $119,765.00 0.02% 0 0.00% City of Groves $7,567,635.97 1.11% 22 1.10% City of Nederland $7,438,546.30 1.09% 22 1.10% City of Port Arthur $25,587,092.00 3.75% 75 3.75% City of Port Neches $9,644,197.00 1.41% 28 1.40% City of Taylor Landing $65,806.64 0.01% 0 0.00% SUBTOTALS: $558,337,272.91 81.89% 1,637 TOTALS: $681,816,762.75 100.00% 2,000 *Entity has 5%of more of voting allocation and is required to vote at 1st or 2nd open meeting of governing body and submit votes by resolution to District no later than 3rd day after the resolution is adopted.