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Home My WebLink AboutR2003-0123 09-08-03 RESOLUTION NO. R2003-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A COLLECTION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF 30% OF DEBTS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUCH AS UNPAID FINES, FEES, COURT COSTS, FORFEITED BONDS, AND RESTITUTION ORDERED PAID BY A MUNICIPAL COURT SERVING THE CITY. WHEREAS, the City of Pearland wishes to defray its costs of collection that it incurs under a contract for collection of delinquent court fines and fees between said City and collection firm as authorized under the provisions of Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and WHEREAS, under said article, the governing body of the City is empowered to authorize the addition of 30% on each debt and account receivable, including fines and fees, and on each amount in cases in which the accused has failed to appear, when each is more than 60 days past due and has been referred for collection. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. The recitals set forth in this resolution are true and correct. Section 2. (a) a collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed, as provided by Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in the amount of 30% of debts and accounts receivable, such as unpaid fines, fees, court costs, forfeited bonds, and restitution ordered paid by a municipal court serving the City when such debt or account receivable is more than 60 days past due and has been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection; and (b) a collection fee is hereby authorized and imposed, as provided by Article 103.0031, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, in the amount of 30% of amounts in cases in which the accused has failed to appear: RESOLUTION NO. R2003-123 (1) As promised under Subchapter A Chapter 543, Transportation Code, or other law; (2) In compliance with a lawful written notice to appear issued under Article 14.06(b) or other law; (3) In compliance with a lawful summons issued under Article 15.03(b), Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; (4) In compliance with a lawful order of a court serving the City; or (5) As specified in a citation, summons, or other notice authorized by Section 682.002, Transportation Code, that charges the accused with a parking or stopping offense, Section 3. Such fee may be collected when said amounts are more than 60 days 'past due and have been referred to an attorney or private vendor for collection. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the ~ A.D., 2003. 8th day of September TOM REID MAYOR 2 RESOLUTION NO. R2003-123 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY 3 BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD CHIEF APPRAISER Dennis Frauenberger Cheryl Evans Ro'Vin Garrett 500 North Chenango William Hasse Angleton,Texas 77515 Henry Munson 979-849-7792 C.C.Reed Fax 979-849-7984 Patricia Taylor MEMO To: All Voting Taxing Units 0-f\-Njj From: Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser 030-1\- Subject: 2003 Board of Directors Election For Years 2004- 2005 Date: August 20, 2003 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, 2003. If 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, 2004. 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, 2004 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, 2003. AINIr Memo To All Voting Taxing Entities Page 2 August 20, 2003 Election Before October 30, 2003, the Chief Appraiser will prepare a ballot listing the nominees in alphabetical order. No later than December 15, 2003 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 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 by December 31, 2003. The Chief Appraiser also notifies all taxing units (voting and non- voting) and all candidates 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 2003 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 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD CHIEF APPRAISER Dennis Frauenberger Cheryl Evans Ro'Vin Garrett 500 North Chenango William Hasse Angleton,Texas 77515 Henry Munson 979-849-7792 C.C.Reed Fax 979-849-7984 Patricia Taylor September 8, 2003 Mr. Bill Eisen City Manager Of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, Texas 77581-5416 Dear Mr. Eisen: In reference to the selection of appraisal district board of directors, your 2002 total tax levy was $17,739,013. This dollar amount of property taxes has entitled you 257 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 October 15, 2003. Please address all submissions to Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser, at the above address. Sincerely, ehUi Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser CE/cn BRAZORIA COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT 2003 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION CALENDAR Aug. 20 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. By 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 the units a ballot listing the nominees alphabetically by each candidate's last name. By Dec. 15 Each voting unit must cast its vote by written resolution and submit it to the chief appraiser. The unit may cast all its votes for one candidate or may distribute the votes among any number of candidates. By 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 of the outcome. If a tie occurs, the Chief Appraiser, must resolve it through any method of chance. rr. � �� F:1,71 : Young Lorfing V' 1 :-1T City Secretary(281)652-1655 PE AND Telecopier(281)652-1719 ylorfing@cipearland.tx.us TEX A S • 69. October 15, 2003 Cheryl Evans, Chief Appraiser Brazoria County Appraisal District 500 North Chenango Angleton, Texas 77515 Dear Ms. Evans: I am enclosing a certified copy of Resolution No. R2003-132, nominating Dennis Frauenberger and Jo Knight to serve on the Board of Directors of the Brazoria County Appraisal District. Respectfully, oun orfin City Secretary Enclosure 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE •PEARLAND,TEXAS 77581-5416•281-6524600 •www.ci.pearland.tx.us Z,Printed on Recycled Paper CITY OF PEARLAND OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE., PEARLAND TEXAS 77581-5416 (281) 652-1655 FAX (281) 652-1719 FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET TO: Cheryl Evans - Brazoria County Appraisal District Fax (979) 849-7984 FROM: Young Lorfing - City Secretary DATE: October 15, 2003 NO. OF PAGES: 5 INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET SUBJECT: Nominations for BCAD Board of Directors. The original copy has been mailed. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL ME AT (281) 652-1655. imp : OCT 15 '03 6 :54 TRANSMIT CONFIRMATION REPORT NO . 001 RECEIVER • 9798497984 TRANSMITTER DATE • OCT 15 ' 03 6 :54 DURATION 02 '03 MODE • STD PAGES 05 RESULT OK