R2007-177 2007-11-12
RESOLUTION NO. R2007 -177
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, CASTING VOTES FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE
HARRIS 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 Harris 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 Harris
County Appraisal District, shown as Exhibit "A", is attached hereto and made a part hereof
for all purposes.
II.
That said Official Ballot indicates that all votes cast by the City Council of the City of
Pearland shall be for Ed Heathcott.
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 Harris County by December 15,
2007.
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RESOLUTION NO. R2007 -177
IV.
That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 1ih day of November, A.D., 2007.
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Exhibit II A"
Resolution No. R2007 -177
(For Use by Cities Other Than the City of Houston)
CERTIFICATION OF BALLOT
FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HARRIS COUNTY ApPRAISAL DISTRICT
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Tom Rp;rJ
, certify that on the 12th day of
November
,2007, the City Council of the City of Pearl and, Texas
did by resolution cast its ballot for the following nominee to serve as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
(Place an "X" in the square next to the candidate of your choice.)
Ed Heathcott [ X]
Laurence W. Tobin [ ]
Richard E. Yehle [ ]
I further certify that a true and correct copy of the resolution casting such ballot is
attached hereto.
WITNESS MY HAND this 12th day of November
,2007.
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Harris County Appraisal District
Interoffice Memorandum
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF APPRAISER
TO: Presiding Officers of Taxing Units
Served by the Harris County. Appraisal District
FROM: Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser e_ ;ti,,o:„r
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SUBJECT: Election of Board of Directors.of the
Harris County Appraisal District •
DATE: October 16, 2007
The nomination period for board candidates representing the small cities, school districts, and
conservation &reclamation districts closed October 15, 2007. The names of all candidates
officially nominated to me on or.before that date:are reflected on-the-enclosed "Certification of
Ballot" forms.
Candidates.for contested positions are listed alphabetically on the ballot in the manner required
by the Texas Tax Code.
Katherine (Toni).Trumbull was the only person nominated for the position representing school
districts other than Houston ISD, and.Glenn E. Peters was the only nominee for the position
representing the conservation and reclamation districts.
Nominated for the board position representing cities other than the City of Houston•were.Ed
Heathcott, Laurence W.Tobin, and.Richard E. Yehle, .lncumbent board Member Bill Harry was
also.nominated but withdrew his name from candidacy at the board's September meeting.
To assist you in the election procedure, I have enclosed a Certification of Ballot and_a suggested
form of resolution for-casting.your vote for the candidate representing your type of taxing unit:
Ballot formsfor all three types.of units al'e`enclosed'to make you aware of all nominees,even
though only-taxing units of a particular type may vote in the election applicable to-that.type.of
unit. The-governing body of each taxing unit is entitled to one vote for the candidate of its
choice from the names appearing on the appropriate Certification of Ballot.
• Presiding Officers of Taking Units
October 1.6, 2007
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No later than Monday, December 17,2007; each:governing:body must cast;its vote for one of
the nominees, formally adopt a resolution naming the person for whom it votes,and submit a
certified copy to the chief appraiser. The vote must be by resolution: The resolution, or:a
certified copy:thereof, together with the completed.Certification of Ballot;.must:be delivered to
Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser, 1.3013 Northwest Freeway,Houston, Texas 77Q40, or mailed to
P. 0. Box 920975, Houston, Texas.77292-,0975 to arrive before 5:00 p.m:.Monday,December
17, 2007. The outside of the envelope should be marked"Ballot for Board of Directors."
On Tuesday, December 18, 2007,the chief appraiser will count the votes, declare the results,,and
notify the winners, the nominees, and the presiding officers of each taxing unit. A tie vote will
be resolved by a method.of chance chosen by the chief appraiser.•
These•procedures do not apply to Harris County,the City of Houston,:or the Houston
Independent School District. Those units ryill.select their board member by adopting a
resolution appointing such member by December 17, 2007, and delivering an original or certified
_copy to the Office ofthe Chief Appraiser.
If you have questions about the board selection process,please call.me at 713/957-5291..
Attachments
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November 15, 2007
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Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser
Harris County Appraisal District
P.O. Box 920975
Houston, Texas 77292-0975
Dear Mr. Robinson:
I am enclosing a certified copy of Resolution No. R2007-177, casting the City's vote for
Ed Heathcott to serve on the Board of Directors of the Hams County Appraisal District.
Respectfully,
oung Lorfing, me
City Secretary
Enclosure
cc: Bill Eisen, City Manager
3519 LIBERTY DRIVE • PEARLAND,TEXAS 77581-5416 • 281-652-1600 • www.cityofpearland.org
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