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RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS,
OPPOSING THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL
DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District is sOley
responsible for the appraisal of all property located within
Harris County, Texas for ad valorem tax purposes; and
WHEREAS, a proposal has been made to contract with private
appraisal companies to perform appraisal duties presently being
performed by the Harris County Appraisal District; and
WHEREAS, the staff and employees of the Harris County
Appraisal District have already established procedures and systems
for appraisal of all property located in Harris County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, it would be economically advantageous for the Harris
County Appraisal District to continue to perform their appraisal
functions rather than contract this matter with private appraisal
firms; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth Graeber, Chief Appraiser of the Harris
County Appraisal District should be given the opportunity to
perform his managerial duties; and
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WHEREAS, contracting with third party private contractors
would further remove the appraisal function from accountability to
the taxpayers of the City of La Porte, Texas; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of La Porte, Texas,
opposes contracting with private firms to perform appraisals of
property located within the Harris County Appraisal District.
SECTION 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded
to the Board of Directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
Duly RESOLVED AND ADOPTED this l7th day of
1986.
March
ATTEST:
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CHERIE BLACK, CITY SECRETARY
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS
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KNOX ASKINS, CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS