HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 99-31 RESOLUTION NO. R99-31
A RESOLUTION OF THS CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR
A PENALTY TO DEFRAY COSTS OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT PROPERTY
TAXES PURSUANP TO TEXAS TAX CODL, SECTION 33.07 AND 33.08.
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Friendswood, Texas, deems it
necessary to have a declared policy regarding the expense of collecting
delinquent property taxes due to the City; and
WHEREAS, said City Council is of the opinion that said expenses of
collecting delinquent taxes should be borne by the delinquent properties and
their owners who are responsible for incurring such expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature in enacting Texas Tax Code, Sections 33.07
and 33 .08 for the current year and each succeeding year thereafter.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Friendswood, Texas, adopts the additional fifteen percent (15�) penalties to
defray the costs of collection of delinquent taxes as authorized by Texas
Code, Sections 33 .07 and 33.08 for the current year and each succeeding year
thereafter.
PASSED, APPROVED AND RESOLVED this the 15th day of November, 1999.
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Mayor Haro d L. Whitaker
City of Friendswood
ATTEST:
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Deloris McKenzi , TRM
City of Friendswood
R99.31/LST03