HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2005-15 RESOLUTION NO. R2005-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO BRING INCREASED
ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM THROUGH REDUCED
PROPERTY TAX APPRAISAL CAPS.
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WHEREAS, the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas continues its efforts to address
the school finance and property tax systems; and
WHEREAS, Governor Perry drafted an "Educational Excellence & Property Tax Relief
Plan" to reform the school finance system that included a proposal to reduce the
residential property appraisal cap to 3%; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood has full-faith in our legislative representatives'
ability to make the best decisions for the future of our state and to consider the potential
impacts of any legislative action; and
WHEREAS, changes to the property tax system may impact residents, schools, cities,
counties, businesses throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, the average appraised value of existing homes in the City of Friendswood
as of 2000 increased by 18.46% between 2000 to 20041 according to the Galveston
Central Appraisal District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is committed to reducing the property tax burden
on our resident homeowners; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood offers a 20% Homestead Property Tax Exemption
that provides direct tax relief to participating resident homeowners; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood is actively engaged in attracting quality commercial
developments to continue to diversify the City's and the School Districts' tax base to
reduce residential tax burden as we move toward build_out; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood, follows a set of stringent financial policies and
procedures when determining our level of services and the revenues needed to provide
those services; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood remains committed to ensuring tax dollars are
spent wisely and efficiently; now therefore,
R2005-15
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD,
TEXAS:
Section 1. The facts and matters set forth in the preamble of this Resolution
are hereby found to be true and correct.
Section 2. That the members of the Friendswood City Council, building upon
our reputation of fiscal responsibility and commitment to reducing the property tax
burden on resident homeowners, support the Governor's legislative program to bring
equality to the property tax system through reduced property tax appraisal caps for
residential properties from 10% to 3%.
PASSED, APPROVED AND RESOLVED, this 7t" day of March 2005.
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Kimball W. Brizendine
Mayor
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eloris McKenzie, TRM
City Secretary
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