R-11-05-26-11B1 - 5/26/2011RESOLUTION NO. R -11-05-26-11B1
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is mandated by V.T.C.A., Tax Code §31.11 to refund,
upon taxpayer application to the tax collector of its taxing unit and upon verification by the auditor of
its taxing unit, any overpayment or erroneous payment of taxes; and
WHEREAS, if such amount exceeds $500.00, then the governing body of the taxing unit must
also determine that the payment was erroneous or excessive and must approve the refund, Now
Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the following named taxpayer, Doublecreek Farm, Inc. has made an overpayment or
erroneous payment of 2010 taxes in the amount of $8,825.63; that such amount is in excess of $500.00;
that such overpayment or erroneous payment has been verified by the Tax Collector; and that
application for refund has been made to the Tax Collector by said taxpayers.
The Council further finds and makes a determination that the payment was erroneous or
excessive; and further approves such refund in the amount of $8,825.63.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and
subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter
hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 26th day of May, 2011.
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Secretary
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ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
PURPOSE. PASSION. PROSPERITY
Agenda Item No.
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City Council Agenda Summary Sheet
Consider a resolution authorizing a property tax refund to Doublecreek Farm, Inc. for
2010 taxes in the amount of $8,825.63.
May 26, 2011
Finance
Staff Person making presentation: Cheryl Delaney
Finance Director
Item Summary:
State law requires that property tax refunds in excess of $500 be approved by the governing body. This refund is the
result of an agreed judgment approved by the appraisal district reducing the taxable values on the 2010 tax roll.
Pursuant to Cause No: 10-1092-C277 A settlement has been reached in regard to land designation on the property
of Doublecreek Farms, Inc. for the Tax Year 2010. Property use was changed from Land Non -Home Site value to
Agriculture Market value and Agriculture Use value.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
8.0 — Maintain and enhance public confidence, satisfaction and trust in City Government
Cost: $8,825.63
Source of Funds: General and Debt Service Funds
Date of Public Hearing (if required): N/A
Recommended Action: Approval