Res 100-2021 Expressing Intent for Property Tax Rate and Public Hearing 09/07/2021 Resolution No. 100-2021
Resolution expressing the City Council's intent to place a proposal on
a future Council agenda approving a property tax rate in accordance
with the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019;
scheduling one public hearing, and establishing the date to vote on
same
WHEREAS, state law prescribes specific procedures that local governments must
follow when setting property tax rates for the ensuing year; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council may approve a tax rate that generates up to 3.5%
more total tax revenue from properties on the tax role than was generated in the preceding
year, less new property added to the roll and less debt service requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls hereby expresses its intent to place
an item on the City Council agenda of September 21, 2021, to consider adopting a
property tax rate of$0.760928 per $100 of assessed property value.
2. The City Council furthermore expresses its intent to conduct a public hearing to
discuss the property tax rate on September 21, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. to be held in the City
Council Chambers.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of September, 2021.
MAYOR PRO TEM
ATTEST:
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City Clerk