R2007-149 2007-09-24
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-149
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, CASTING VOTES FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE
BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
WHEREAS, V.T.C.A. TX Code, Section 6.03(g) provides that the governing body of
each taxing unit is entitled to vote for members of the Board of Directors of the County
Appraisal District, and shall determine its vote by Resolution and submit to the Chief
Appraiser by December 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland is entitled to vote and desires to cast votes for the
positions to be filled on the Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
I.
That the Official Ballot for the candidates of the Board of Directors of the Brazoria
County Appraisal District, shown as Exhibit "A", is attached hereto and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
II.
That said Official Ballot indicates thereon the number of votes for each candidate
cast by the City Council of the City of Pearland.
III.
That the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to submit the Official
Ballot containing the votes cast by the City Council of the City of Pearland , Texas, and a
certified copy of this Resolution to the Chief Appraiser of Brazoria County by December
15,2007.
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-149
IV.
That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 24TH day of September, A.D., 2007.
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TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
Ro'Vitt Garrett CHIEF APPRAISER
William Hasse Cheryl Fran.
Jesse Hibbetu 5ilu N.C'henantu
Rithpc Jo f:nizht. Analeton.Texas 775.15
ilcnrt' tluus iit 919 49- 792
Patricia I'ailnr- MEMO
Fax979-S-19-795-I
To; All Voting Taxing Units
From: Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser
Subject: 2007 Board of Directors Election For
Years 2008 - 2009
Date: September 5, 2007
Your taxing unit participates in selecting members of the Brazoria County
District's Board of Directors. The board is composed of five :members
who serve two-year terms, all of which expire December 31, 2007. Lf the
county assessor-collector is not appointed .to the board, the county
assessor-collector serves as a non-voting director. This memorandum sets
out the process of selecting directors for the two-year term that begins
January 1, 2008.
Section 6.03, Property Tax Code, establishes the selection process for
Appraisal District Directors.
Selection Procedures.
The procedures for selecting members of the board of directors for the
two -year term beginning on,January 1, 2008 are as follows:
Nomination
To. nominate, the governing body must adopt a resolution nominating the
candidate by formal action. The presiding officer of the governing body
must submit the nominees name to the: Chief Appraiser before October.
15, 2007.
Memo To All Voting Taxing Entities
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September. 5, 2007
Election.
Before October 30, 2007, the Chief Appraiser will prepare a ballot,listing.
the nominees in alphabetical order.
Before December 15, 2007 each voting unit must cast its vote by 'written
resolution naming the person or persons for whom it votes, and submit a
certified copy to the Chief Appraiser. Ballots received by the Chief
Appraiser after December 15, 2007 may not be;counted.
The Chief Appraiser will count the votes, declare the results, and notify
the five candidates who received the largest vote totals before December.
31, 2007. The Chief Appraiser also notifies all taxing units (voting and
non-voting) and all candidates (winners & losers) of the outcome. If a tie
occurs, the Chief Appraiser must solve it through any method of chance.
To assist you in this process, I have enclosed the following:
1. A suggested form of resolution for the nomination(s) of a
candidate(s) to the board of directors of the "Brazoria County
Appraisal. District.
2. .A calendar that lays out the procedures and dates for conducting the
200.7 election.
3. 'Letter showing the number of votes your entity is entitled to cast in
the ballot after candidate nominations are due. (See October 30 on
the election calendar..)
Thanking.you.in advance for your help in.'carrying. out this:important task.
and I invite your questions or comments on the board selection process.
Please do not hesitate to call .me.
Enclosures (3)
BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION CALENDAR
Before Oct. 1 The chief appraiser notifies each voting taxing unit of the
number of votes it may cast.
Each voting unit may nominate one candidate. for each
position to be filled. Since the board of directors consists of
five members, the unit may nominate from one to five
candidates.
Before Oct. 15 The presiding officer of the unit submits the names and
addresses of the nominees by written resolution to the chief
appraiser.
Before Oct 30 The chief 'appraiser prepares and submits to each voting
taxing unit a ballot listing the nominees alphabetically by
each candidate's last name and provides the number of votes
it may cast
Before Dec. 15 Each voting unit cast votes for any of the candidates on the
ballot and submits to the chief appraiser by written
resolution. The unit may cast all its votes for one candidate
or may distribute the votes among any number of candidates.
Before Dec. 31 The chief appraiser counts the votes and certifies as winner.
the five candidates who received the largest vote totals. The
Chief appraiser notifies all taxing units (voting and non-
voting) and all the candidates (winners and losers) of the
outcome.
If a tie occurs, the Chief Appraiser must resolve it through
any method of chance.
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BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
'MEMBERS.OF THE BOARD CHIEF APPRAISER
Ro'Vin Garrett.
William Hasse Cheryl Evans
Jesse Hibbetts 500 N.Chcnango
Angleton,Texas 77515
Rubyc.Jo;Knight` 979 849-7792
Henry.Munson
Patricia Taylor Fax 979-84977792
September 5, 2007
Mr..Bill Eisen '
City.Manager of Pearland
3519"Liberty Drive
PearIand, TX 77581-5416
Dear Mr. Eisen,
In reference to the selection of Appraisal District Board of Directors, your
2006 total tax levy was,$ 26,600,202. This dollar amount of property taxes:has
entitled you 317 votes for the five (5) directors to be elected to the Brazoria
.County.Appraisal District:
Each taxing unit nominates by resolution, one candidate for each of the five(5)
members of the Board of Directors. These nominations must be submitted to
the.Chief Appraiser before October 15, 2007.
Please address all submissions to. Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser, at the above
address.
Sincerely,
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Cheryl Evans,
Chief Appraiser
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