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Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-102 nominating Michael Hurtt as a Candidate for Election to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD); and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council tabled this item from the September 12, 2017 City Council meeting to allow Mr. Hurtt to attend and brief the City Council regarding his service on DCAD. The City of Farmers Branch has the right to nominate by official resolution one (1) candidate as the fourth member, to the Board of Directors. This board member represents suburban cities in Dallas County. In 2015, City Council nominated and voted Michael Hurtt for Board of Directors. Mr. Hurtt has served three (3) terms on the DCAD Board of Directors, and willingly accepts another nomination from the City.
The Property Tax Code, Section 6.03, requires that an election or appointment of members to the Board of Directors of an appraisal district be conducted in odd numbered years for two (2) year terms. The Property Tax Code specifies the qualifications for membership to the Board of Directors in Section 6.03 of the Code. The qualifications are:
* Must be a resident of the DCAD for at least two (2) years prior to the election.
* May be an elected official of an agency represented by the DCAD.
* Cannot be an employee of any agency represented by the DCAD.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2017-102 nominating Michael Hurtt to serve as a candidate for the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2017-102 nominating Michael Hurtt to serve as a candidate for the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
2) Motion to deny Resolution No. 2017-102 nominating Michael Hurtt to serve as a candidate of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.
3) Motion to modify to meet the needs of the Council.
4) Motion to table the issue for further...
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