HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-1214 12-13-2005RESOLUTION NO. 05 -1214
WHEREAS, THE CITY OF EULESS wishes to defray its costs of collection,
as authorized by TEX. TAX CODE § 33.11, that it incurs under the contract and
amendment thereto for collection of delinquent property taxes between the City of
Euless and LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP ( "FIRM ") entered
into pursuant to TEX. TAX CODE § 6.30;
WHEREAS, under said Section 33.11, the governing body of City of Euless
is empowered to authorize the addition of a collection penalty in an amount that
does not exceed the amount of the compensation specified in the contract with the
FIRM;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The recitals set forth in this resolution are true and correct.
SECTION 2
(a) An additional penalty on delinquent personal property taxes for tax years
2005 and subsequent years is hereby authorized and imposed, as provided by
Section 33.11, Texas Property Tax Code, in the amount of 20% of the delinquent
tax, penalty and interest if the tax becomes delinquent on February 1st of a year
and remains delinquent on the 60`h day thereafter.
ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of
December 2005, by a vote of 7 ayes 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Susan Crim, RMC, City Secretary