HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-031 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE AS THE PRIMARY AND THE DIRECTOR OF BUDGET &
RESEARCH AS THE SECONDARY TO CALCULATE THE VOTER-
APPROVAL TAX RATE FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 26, Section 26.04, Subsection (c-1) of the Texas Tax Code states
the governing body of a taxing unit, other than a special taxing unit, may
direct the designated officer or employee to calculate the voter-approval tax
rate of the taxing unit in the manner provided for a special taxing unit if any
part of the taxing unit is located in an area declared a disaster area during
the current tax year by the governor or by the president of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for every
Texas county due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and
correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby directs the designated officer, the Director of
Finance as the primary and the Director of Budget and Research as the
secondary, to calculate the voter-approval tax rate for the City of North
Richland Hills in accordance with Texas Tax Code Chapter 26, Section
26.04, Subsection (c-1).
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after
the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved; and all Resolutions of the City
Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to
the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 27th day of July, 2020.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Resolution No. 2020-031
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ATTEST:
Alicia Richardson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Maleshia B. McGinnis, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Robert Myers, Director of Budget &
Research
Resolution No.2020-031
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