HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 082515-W - Ratify Tax RateOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Texas has amended Section 102.007 of the
Local Government Code: and
WHEREAS, a separate vote of the City Council is required to ratify that the adoption of
the 2015/16 Annual Budget will require raising more revenue from property taxes than the
previous year; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
inxpressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution complies with the Vision Statement of the City of Georgetown 2030 Comprehensive
Plan.
SECTION 2. The Tax Year 2015 notification statement that states "This Budget
will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $1,739,911 or
8.26%, and of that amount $882,823 is tax revenue to be raised from new
property added to the tax roll this year" has been made.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this resolution and the City
Secretary to attest. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
ica Brettle
ecretary
Resolution No. 08 013
15— W
Description: Ratify 2015/16 Tax Rate
Date Approved: August 25, 2015
THE OF GEORGETOWN. -
By: Dale Ross
MAYOR