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Item 8A - MemoM E M O R A N D U M October 31, 2023 To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary Subject: Resolution No. 23-026, casting votes for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors Action Requested: Approve a resolution to officially cast votes 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. Alan Blaylock 2. Mr. Rich DeOtte 3. Mr. Gary Losada 4. Mr. Jerald Miller 5. Ms. Gloria Pena 6. Mr. Vince Puente, Sr. 7. Mr. Jacob Wurman The City of Southlake has 32 votes that can be cast for one nominee or distributed among the nominees. The number of votes specified for each candidate must be stated in the resolution and identified in the motion. Financial Considerations: Non-applicable Strategic Link: B2: Partner with organizations to establish and maintain relationships. Citizen Input/ Board Review: Non-applicable ITEM 8A Legal Review: Non-applicable Alternatives: None Supporting Documents: Letter and nominee listing from Tarrant Appraisal District Resolution No. 23-026 Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 23-026 2500Handley Ederville Rd. Ft. Worth, TX 76118 817.284.0024 October 27, 2023 «Name» «Title» «Entity» «Address» «City», «State» «Zip» RE: Ballot for Appointments to Board of Directors beginning January 1, 2024 Dear «Salutation»: Following up on my September 22, 2023, letter about nominating candidates for appointment to Tarrant Appraisal District’s Board of Directors, I prepared a ballot as required by the Texas Property Tax Code. That letter lists the number of votes for each school district, city, and county entity that is entitled to participate in the appointment process. The taxing units listed are not required to vote but, if they choose to do so, they may determine their votes only by a resolution adopted by the governing body and they must submit the resolution to me before December 15, 2023. The resolution and the completed ballot if you wish to include it should be sent by mail to William Durham, Interim Chief Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, P. O. Box 185579, Fort Worth, Texas, 76181-0579 or by email to jwooddell@tad.org. Enclosed are the ballot, bios collected from nominees and taxing units, and a sample resolution form. The remaining steps in the appointment process and schedule set out in the Property Tax Code may be summarized as follows: before December 15, 2023 Governing bodies of taxing units determine their votes by resolution and submit votes to Chief Appraiser before December 31, 2023 Chief Appraiser counts votes, determines which candidates received the most votes, and submits results to taxing units January 1, 2024 new term begins If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call Julie Wooddell at 817.595.6006. Sincerely, William Durham Executive Director Interim Chief Appraiser WD:jw Enclosures (3) «CC1» «CC2» William Durham Executive Director Interim Chief Appraiser RESOLUTION NO. 23-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, CASTING 32 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 32 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 32 votes, as indicated, on the attached official ballot 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 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2023. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS BY: ___________________________ John Huffman Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary OFFICIAL BALLOT ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT Following are the candidates for appointment to the five (5) voting positions on the Board, listed alphabetically with the taxing unit(s) that timely submitted the nominations for each. Please indicate your taxing unit’s vote(s) by entering the number of votes to the left of your candidate(s) of choice. VOTES FOR Nominees Mr. Alan Blaylock Mr. Rich DeOtte Mr. Gary Losada Mr. Jerald Miller Ms. Gloria Pena Mr. Vince Puente, Sr. Mr. Jacob Wurman IMPORTANT: This ballot must be returned before December 15, 2023 to William Durham, Interim Chief Appraiser, Tarrant Appraisal District, P. O. Box 185579, Fort Worth, Texas, 76181-0579, by mail or by email to jwooddell@tad.org. Please attach this ballot to the resolution passed by your taxing unit authorizing this vote.