RES 2012-19TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A
PROPOSAL ON THE SEPTEMBER 24, 2012, TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC
MEETING AGENDA TO ADOPT A 2012-13 TAX RATE THAT WILL
EXCEED THE LOWER OF THE ROLLBACK RATE OR THE
EFFECTIVE TAX RATE; CALLING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON A TAX
INCREASE TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 AND SEPTEMBER
10, 2012; REQUIRING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON TAX INCREASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to consider adoption of a tax rate of $0.53
per $100 valuation, which will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax
rate, in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Tax Code Chapter 26 and to
schedule public hearings on the proposed tax increase as required by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1. The Town Council desires to consider adoption of a tax rate for the
2012-13 tax year of $0.53 per $100 valuation that will exceed the lower of the rollback
rate or the effective tax rate.
Section 2. The Town Council hereby approves the placement of an item on
the September 24, 2012 Town Council public meeting agenda, such meeting being a
regular Council meeting, to vote on a proposed tax rate of $0.53 per $100 valuation that
will exceed the lower of the rollback rate or the effective tax rate.
Section 3. The Town Council hereby calls public hearings on the proposed
tax increase to be held in the Svore Municipal Building located at 100 Municipal Drive,
Trophy Club, Texas 76262 on September 4, 2012 and September 10, 2012 at 7:00
p.m., such dates being weekdays which are not public holidays. The first public hearing
will not be held until at least seven days after notice of both public hearings have been
published in the Star-Telegram or one of its subsidiary, a newspaper having general
circulation within the Town, in the form of the attached Notice of Public Hearing on Tax
Increase, which is incorporated into this Resolution for all purposes meeting the size
requirements specified Texas Tax Code §26.06. The Town Manager is hereby directed
to publish such notice in accordance with this Resolution and in accordance with Texas
Tax Code §26.06. At both public hearings, the Town Council will afford adequate
opportunity for both proponents and opponents of the tax increase to present their
views.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Trophy
Club, Texas on this the 6th day of August, 2012, at which meeting a quorum was
present and the meeting was held in accordance with the provisions of Texas
Government Code §551.001, et seq. The Town Secretary is hereby directed to record
this Resolution and the vote on the proposal to place the item for a tax increase on the
September 24,2012 Town Council agenda.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, this 6th day of August, 2012.
ATTEST:
S annon DePra r, Town Secretary
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
APPROVED TO AS FORM:
Patricia A. Adams , Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
RES 2012-19
Connie White, Mayor
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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