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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24693: APPOINTING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO TIRZ#1 BOARD P.R. No. 24693 12/8/2025 dim 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 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, TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That Mayor Charlotte M. Moses, 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 December, A.D. 2025 at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor: Councilmembers: Noes: Charlotte M. Moses, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Ron Burton, CPM, City Manager