Item 4I CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
November 25, 2015
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Lori Payne, City Secretary
Subject: Resolution No. 15-054, Cast vote for Tarrant Appraisal District
(TAD) Board of Directors
Action
Requested: Approve a resolution to officially cast vote for Tarrant Appraisal
District (TAD) Board of Directors.
Background
Information: The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors serves a
two—year term, beginning in January of even-numbered years. The
Board is elected by the taxing entities located within Tarrant
County. Each taxing entity is allotted a number of votes, which is
based on the City's percentage of the total tax levy for Tarrant
County. The five nominees who get the highest number of votes
are elected to the Board of Directors.
TAD has solicited and received nominees for candidates to the
Board of Directors. The following lists the nominees:
1. Mr. Johnny Bennett
2. Ms. Karina Davis
3. Mr. Don Funderlic
4. Mr. John Molyneaux
5. Mr. Terry Moore
6. Mr. Michael O'Donnell
7. Mr. Joe Potthoff
8. Mr. Mark Wood
The City of Southlake has 42 votes that can be cast for one
nominee or distributed among the nominees.
Financial
Considerations: Non-applicable
Strategic Link: C5: promote opportunities for partnerships and volunteer
involvement
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Non-applicable
Legal Review: Non-applicable
Alternatives: None
Supporting
Documents: Letter and nominee listing from Tarrant Appraisal District
Resolution No. 15-054
Staff
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 15-054
RESOLUTION NO. 15-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, CASTING 42 VOTES FOR A
CANDIDATE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TARRANT
APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Whereas, every two years the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) requests that
each taxing entity submit names for possible appointment to the Appraisal District Board
of Directors; and,
Whereas, upon receipt of nominees, a listing is compiled and provided to each
entity to cast their votes; and,
Whereas, each taxing entity has a specified votes based on tax levies; and,
Whereas, the City of Southlake, as a taxing entity of the Tarrant Appraisal
District, has a total of 42 votes to cast for this year's nominees.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1 . All the findings in the preamble are found to be true and correct and the
City Council does hereby incorporate said findings into the body of this
resolution as if copied in its entirety.
Section 2. The City Council desires to cast 42 votes for for
appointment to the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal District.
Section 3. The City Secretary is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the
Tarrant Appraisal District.
Section 4. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 1St DAY OF DECEMBER 2015.
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
BY:
Laura Hill
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Payne, TRMC
City Secretary
Jeff Law
Executive Director
Tarrant Appraisal District Chief Appraiser
October 25,2015
Ms. Shana Yelverton
City Manager
City of Southlake
1400 Main St., Suite 460
Southlake, Texas 76092
Dear Ms. Yelverton:
The terms of service for the five (5) elected Directors of the Tarrant Appraisal
District expire December 31, 2015. The deadline for nominations has passed. Enclosed
is a list of nominees for these five (5)positions and an official ballot.
The Property Tax Code requires that votes be in an open meeting by resolution.
All votes may be cast for one candidate or distributed among any number of candidates
listed on the official ballot. There is NO provision for write in candidates. Votes cast for
someone other than the candidates listed on the ballot cannot be counted.
The deadline for voting is December 15 2015 You may mail the ballot
resolution, fax to (817) 595-6198 or email to mmccoy@tad.org. The five (5) candidates
receiving the most votes are elected to a two (2)year term beginning January 1, 2016.
All tax units will be notified of the results of the election before December 31,
2015.
Sincerely,
I
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Encl.
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ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We, the governing body of City of Southlake having been advised by the Chief Appraiser of Tarrant Appraisal
District that we are entitled to cast 42 vote collectively or separately for the following nominees for the Board
of Tarrant Appraisal District:
Mr. Johnny Bennett
Ms. Karina Davis
Mr. John Eubanks Mr. Eubanks has notified TAD that he withdraws his name from
consideration for reelection to TAD's Board of Directors.
Mr. Don Funderlic
Mr. John Marshall Mr. Marshall has notified TAD that he withdraws his name from
consideration for election to TAD's Board of Directors.
Mr. John Mol neaux
Mr. Terry Moore
Mr. Michael O'Donnell
Mr. Joe Potthoff
Mr. Mark Wood
do hereby resolve and order that City of Southlake cast and does hereby cast its votes as follows:
VOTES
FOR
Mr. Johnny Bennett
Mr. Karina Davis
Mr. John Eubanks Mr. Eubanks has notified TAD that he withdraws his name
from consideration for reelection to TAD's Board of
Directors.
Mr. Don Funderlic
Mr. John Marshall Mr. Marshall has notified TAD that he withdraws his name
from consideration for election to TAD's Board of Directors.
Mr. John Mol neaux
Mr. Terry Moore
Mr. Michael O'Donnell
Mr. Joe Potthoff
Mr. Mark Wood
Passed this day of . 2015
Presiding Officer
ATTEST
Secretary or Clerk, City of Southlake
IMPORTANT: This ballot should be returned by December 15, 2015 to Jeff Law, Chief Appraiser, Tarrant
Appraisal District, 2500 Handley-Ederville Rd., Fort Worth, Texas, 76118
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