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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE. APPRAISAL DISTRICT BUDGET CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Date: Reference No. Subject Page Authorization for payment of 2006 Jefferson County 1 of 1 9/21/05 Appraisal District Funding Allocation RECOMMENDATION: Presented for City Council consideration and approval for payment is the City's pro-rata share of the 2006 Jefferson County Appraisal District Budget. Four equal payments of $28,546.48 will be made, for a total of$114,185.90. BACKGROUND: Section 6.06 of the Texas Property Tax Code requires each taxing unit participating in the Appraisal District to share in the budget equal to the proportion of the total dollar amount of property taxes imposed in the district by the unit. The Jefferson County Appraisal District 2006 budget is $ 4,196,449, the city's pro-rata share is $ 114,185.90. This represents 2.721% of the Appraisal District's budget. The City's share of the budget is based on the City's 2004 tax levy which was $ 10,003,390 divided by the total tax levy of all the entities, $ 367,634,852. (See Attached) BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT: This item was funded in the 2005-2006 Fiscal Operating Budget of the Finance Dept. professional services, account no. 001-1031-515.54.00 in the amount of $115,000. STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT: None SUMMARY: Pursuant to Section 6.06 of the Texas Property Tax Code, quarterly payments totaling the amount of $ 114,185.90 for the Jefferson County Appraisal District, 2005-2006 budget, is presented for Q~Q.consideration and approval. Rebecca Underhill Director of Finance J JA/WORD/COUNC[L Prepared by: Disposition by Council: Processed: Approved by: ( ) Approve ( ) Other (Describe) City Secretary Date: