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RESOLUTION NO. 87-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE
SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF SJR 12, REGARDING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
EXEMPTIONS
WHEREAS, the personal property taxes now imposed on certain
items of personal property, such as personal aircraft,
recreational vehicles, and watercraft used for pleasure, are felt
to be an undue hardship on taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, SJR 12, which resolution will be brought before the
voters on November 3, 1987, will exempt all non-income producing
personal property except residential structures.
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
supports the passage of SJR 12 on the November 3, 1987, ballot.
See t ion 2. That the City Counc il of the City of La Porte
urges the voters of the City to vote in favor of the passage of
SJR 12 on the November 3, 1987, ballot.
Section ~. This Resolution shall be in effect from and
after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of August, 1987.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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or L. Malone, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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City Secretary