HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2005-0049 02-28-05 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO BRING INCREASED
ACCOUNTABILITY TO TEXAS' PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM THROUGH
REDUCED PROPERTY TAX APPRAISAL CAPS.
WHEREAS, the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas continues its efforts to
address skyrocketing property taxes; and
WHEREAS, State Representatives Dennis Bonnen (R- Angleton) and Glenda
Dawson (R- Pearland) have introduced legislation to limit annual property tax appraisal
increases at 3%; and
WHEREAS, property values continue to rise in many areas of the State with no
end in sight; and
WHEREAS, this has put an ever-increasing burden on local taxpayers and fueled
growth in government spending as a result of extra revenue; and
WHEREAS, "taxation by valuation" potentially enables cities and counties to
increase the tax burden without first putting the issue to a public discussion or vote; and
WHEREAS, taxpayers and voters should be able to clearly see how their elected
officials are spending their hard-earned dollars; and
WHEREAS, reducing the appraisal cap will restore accountability to the property
tax system by requiring elected officials to justify tax rate increases to voters rather than
relying on skyrocketing appraisals for increased revenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland has historically been good stewards of
taxpayers' money; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland remains committed to ensuring tax dollars are
spent wisely and efficiently; and
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-49
WHEREAS, efforts to reduce the property appraisal cap would only further
strengthen the City of Pearland's reputation for truth and integrity in taxation; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the members of the Pearland City Council, building upon our
reputation of fiscal responsibility and integrity, support legislative efforts to bring
increased accountability to Texas' property tax system through reduced property tax
appraisal caps.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 28th day of February ,
A.D., 2005.
ATTEST:
C{..~'Y SE~:IETARY t/-
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
· DOAN
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
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AGENDA—WORKSHOP OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,TEXAS,
TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 2005, AT 6:30 P.M., AT THE MELVIN KNAPP
BUILDING, 2425 SOUTH GRAND BOULEVARD, PEARLAND, TEXAS.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP:
1. COUNCIL INPUT AND DISCUSSION: REGARDING WEST MARY'S
CREEK AND FLOOD PLAIN REVISION STUDIES.
2. COUNCIL INPUT AND DISCUSSION: REGARDING JOINT CITY OF
PEARLAND AND BRAZORIA DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 4
PROJECTS.
3. COUNCIL INPUT AND DISCUSSION: REGARDING THE CLEAR
CREEK PROJECT.
III. ADJOURNMENT
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