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ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 97-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 1997
APPRAISAL ROLL OF THE HARRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has submitted to the City Council of the City of La Porte,
for approval, the 1997 tax appraisal roll; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the 1997 appraisal roll with the amounts shown therein
should be adopted;
WHEREAS, the Harris County Appraisal District has reported to the City Council that there was situated in
the City of La Porte, as of January 1, 1997, property with a total appraised value of $1,290,582,870 and a
total taxable value of $1,159,299,400;
WHEREAS, new personal property added to the appraisal roll had a total taxable value of $2,543,200 as
of JanuaIY 1, 1997;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, THAT:
Section 1. THAT, the 1997 taxable roll in the amount of $1,159,299,400, as submitted by the Harris County
Appraisal District is hereby adopted;
Section 2. That the City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place
convenient to the public at the offices of City of La Porte for the time required by law preceding this meeting,
as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has
been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this resolution and the subject matter
thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves
and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of September, 1997.
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Cit)t of L.a Porte
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September 3, 1997
Mr. Frank Sturzl
Executive Director
Texas Municipal League
182.1 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400
Austin, Texas 78754-5128
RE: Resolution tor 1997 TML Annual Conference
Dear Frank:
I enclose a proposed resolution for introduction at the 1.?97 TML Annual Conference along with
the required cover sheet. We do not believe this speCific resolution, concerning regulation of
propane gas, will present any controversy.
The City of La Porte appreciates any assistance YOll could provide to permit the introduction of
this resolution to the Resolutions Committee.
I look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Sincerely.
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Robert T. Herrera
City Manager
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1997
TML RESOLUTION COVER SHEET
Sponsoring Entity: City of La Porte
(City, TML Affiliate, and/or TML Region)
Brief Background: Reco~e propane as an alternate fuel source and to treat
it as such.
What the Resolution is Intended to Accomplish:
Recognizin~ nropane as an alternate fuel source with the Texas Railroad Commission.
Statewide Importance:
Eauality of local rules and regulations governing propane that are consistent with uniform
fue codes. and other nationallv recmrnized fire nrotection standards that serve to encoura!!e
greater economic growth.
Submitted by:
Name: Robert T. Herrera
Title: City Manager
City: City of La Porte
Telephone: 2811471-5020
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TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
RESOLUTION No.
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League has established a good working
relationship with the Texas Railroad Commission on the issue of harmonization of local
rules and regulations governing propane gas; and
WHEREAS, members of the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Railroad
Commission have formed a task force toward that end to assure the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Railroad Commission
work closely with fire departments, fire marshals, building inspectors, city managers and
law enforcement officials; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Railroad Commission
have expressed their desire to promote greater efficiency in the regulation of propane
gas so as to reduce barriers to the economic development and economic growth of
propane gas as an alternative fuel; and .
WHEREAS, the Texas Municipal League and the Texas Railroad Commission
have committed to a close working relationship to develop the best and most reasonable
standards for the storage and handling of propane gas throughout the state of Texas.
NOW, TIIEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED that the Texas Municipal League work
with the Texas Railroad Commission to encourage efforts and initiatives that promote
the use of enVironmentally friendly alternative fuels like propane that serve the greater
interests of all Texans through the reduction of unnecessary economic barriers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the Texas Municipal League member cities
and member municipalities endorse the adoption of ordinances that are consistent with
uniform fire codes and other nationally recognized fire protection standards that serve
to encourage greater economic growth, greater cooperation and hannony among propane
marketers, cities and fire protection officials in the Texas Municipal League and
throughout Texas.
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1997
TML RESOLUTION COVER SHEET
Sponsoring Entity:
(City, TML Affiliate, and/or TML Region)
Brief Background:
What the Resolution is Intended to Accomplish:
Statewide Importance:
Submitted by:
Name:
Title:
City:
Telephone:
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