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Item 8B - Memo M E M O R A N D U M September 24, 2024 To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager From: Amy Shelley, City Secretary Subject: Resolution No. 24-035, nominating candidate(s) to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors. Action Requested: Approve Resolution No. 24-035, nominating candidate(s) to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors. Background Information: The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the board of Directors. The terms of service for the members of the current Board of Directors will expire on December 31, 2024. Each voting unit may nominate one candidate for each of the five positions to be filled but are not required to make any nomination or may nominate any number up to five. Nominations must be submitted to the Chief Appraiser as a resolution or official action adopted by the City Council by October 14, 2024. The current TAD Board of Directors up for reappointment are: Vince Puente, Chairman Gloria Pena, Secretary Alan Blaylock Rich DeOtte Gary Losada In order to be eligible to serve as directors, the nominees must have resided in Tarrant County for at least two years prior to January 1, 2025. They may serve on the governing body of a taxing unit in the County and still be eligible to serve as a Directors. However, an employee of a taxing unit is prohibited from serving as a Director unless that employee is also an elected official of the governing body. A Director may not be related to a person who is in the business of appraising property for property tax purposed or represents property owners for compensation in proceedings in the appraisal district or appraised property for use in a proceeding in the appraisal district or who is employed by the appraisal district. A person is ineligible to serve as a director if the individual or a business in which the individual has a substantial interest, enters into a contract with the appraisal district or enters into a contract with a taxing unit in the district, if that contact relates to the performance of an activity governed by Title I of the Texas Property Tax Code (for example, appraising property for tax purposed or determining eligibility for exemptions). A substantial interest exists Item 8B where the individual and spouse have a combined ownership of at least 10% of the voting stock or shares of a business, or either of them is a partner, limited partner or an office. Based on the 2024 adjusted tax levy, Southlake will have 32 votes to cast for the election, which will take place by December 15, 2024. As of the date of this memo, Southlake has not received any nominations for consideration. This item allows the opportunity for City Council to nominate candidates for the TAD Board of Directors. Financial Considerations: Not applicable Strategic Link: C2 Enhancing the sense of community through the board appointment process by creating opportunities for volunteer involvement Citizen Input/ Board Review: Not applicable Legal Review: Not applicable Alternatives: None Supporting Documents: TAD Letter Dated September 10, 2024 Resolution No. 24-035 Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 24-035, nominating candidate(s) to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors. RESOLUTION NO. 24-035 A RESOLUTION NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) FOR THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Whereas, the City of Southlake contracts with the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) for setting property valuations; and Whereas, the City of Southlake is entitled to nominate one candidate for each of the five positions on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors; and Whereas, the terms of the TAD Board of Directors expire December 31, 2024. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. THAT the City of Southlake nominates the following to serve on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors: ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ Section 2. This resolution is hereby effective upon passage and approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS, THE 1ST DAY OF OCTOBER 2024. CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS ____________________________ Shawn McCaskill Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Amy Shelley, TRMC City Secretary