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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 e Director ppraiser JL:mm Encl. TarrantApprafsaf Dlstrfct 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 i