HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-08 resale of certain tax delinquent properties,Block 1125, Lots 26, 27, & 28, Block 1129, Lot 16, Town of La PorteI)Di4-U
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
WHEREAS the City of La Porte (City), in the course of its function as a taxing entity in the State of
Texas, obtains title to real property in the capacity as Trustee for itself and other taxing units that tax the
property; and
WHEREAS it is necessary for various reasons that some of the property so obtained must be resold by
the taxing units for less than the aggregate amounts of taxes, penalties, interest and costs; and
WHEREAS Section 34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code requires that when real property is sold for
less than the aggregate amount of taxes, penalties, interest and costs, the sale must be approved by all
taxing units that tax the property; and
WHEREAS the City has adopted procedures designed to provide all parties the opportunity to submit
offers to purchase such real property and to secure the best offer for such property that is sufficient to pay
at least the costs of suit and sale of such property; and
WHEREAS it is desirable that resale of the property be free and clear of all claims of the taxing units, for
all taxes, penalties interest and costs that have accrued up to the date of resale
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE,
Section 1. That the City of La Porte, as Trustee, resells the real properties described in the attached
Exhibit "A", for the amounts set for on said Exhibit "A", in full satisfaction of taxes, penalties, interest
and costs that have accrued on the property up to the date of sale.
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 13th day of October 2014.
A TJE ST:
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Patrice Fogarty, Ci ecret
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APPROVED:
Clark Askms, City Attorney
EXHIBIT A
TAX RESALE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD
TRACT 1: Resale Property P070(B)
Legal Description: Lots 26, 27 & 28 Block 1125 Town of La Porte
HCAD #024-195-025-0006
Offer Amount: $1,664.84
TRACT 2: Resale Property P 172
Legal Description: Lot 16 Block 1129 Town of La Porte
HCAD #024-197-029-0030
Offer Amount: $800.00