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R-13-09-12-E4 - 9/12/2013RESOLUTION NO. R -13-09-12-E4 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, Apple Nine SPE Round Rock, Inc. has made an overpayment or erroneous payment of 2009, 2010, and 2011 taxes in the amount of $1,424.36; 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 $1,424.36. 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 12th day of September, 2013. � �n r,! ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor City of Round Rock, Texas ATTEST: SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk 0112.1304; 00281659 *CKTDS PURPOSE. PASSION PROSPERM City of Round Rock Agenda Item Summary Agenda Number: E.4 Title: Consider a resolution authorizing property tax refunds to Apple Nine SPE Round Rock, Inc., for 2009, 2010 and 2011 taxes totaling $1,424.36. Type: Resolution Governing Body: City Council Agenda Date: 9/12/2013 Dept Director: Cheryl Delaney, Finance Director Cost: $1,424.36 Indexes: General Fund Attachments: Resolution, Justification - Apple Nine Text of Legislative File 13-682 Item Summary: State law requires that property tax refunds in excess of $500 be approved by the governing body. These refunds are the result of agreed judgments approved by the appraisal district reducing the taxable values on the 2009, 2010 and 2011 tax rolls. Cost: $1,424.36 Source of Funds: General Fund Action: Staff recommends approval. City of Round Rock Page 1 Printed on 9/10/2013 625 F.M. 1460 Georgetown, Texas 78626 (512) 930-3787 — Austin Metro www.wcad.orq Board of Directors Harry Gibbs, Chairman Deborah Hunt, Vice Chairman Cecilia M. Crowley, Secretary Rufus Honeycutt Charles Chadwell Chief Appraiser Alvin Lankford (512) 931-7826 alvinl@wcad.org "We will provide quality service with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and respect. We will uphold these standards while providing an accurate, fair and cost-effective appraisal roll in compliance with the laws of the State ofTeras. " July 19, 2013 Steve Norwood, City Manager City of Round Rock (CRR) 221 E. Main Round Rock, TX 78681 tee"."-C-EAA inno Re: Cause No: 09-857-C26; Apple Nine SPE Round Rock, Inc., v. Williamson Central Appraisal District Dear Mr. Norwood: A settlement has been reached on the above referenced lawsuit for the tax years 2009, 2010, and 2011. The settlement was the result of an Agreed Judgment between the District and the Plaintiff in this suit. (Please see attached Agreed Judgment.) The Plaintiff has agreed to waive the interest due. If you have any questions, please feel free to call. Sincerely, Alvin Lankford Chief Appraiser AL/abl Enclosure Vcc: Forrest Child, A/C cc: Cheryl Delaney, Finance Director CRR Williamson Central Appraisal District Supplementary Change 2009, 2010, 2011 Entities: Parcel / Record No: Name: Address: Address: Address: City, State, ZIP: Legal Description: GWI RFM SRR CRR J01 W09 R -16-3643-000A-0002 (R391708) APPLE NINE SPE ROUND ROCK INC 814 E MAIN ST RICHMOND, VA 23219 SEE ATTACHED AGREED JUDGMENT Situs Address: 110 DELL CENTER BLVD, ROUND ROCK, TX 78664 Personal Property Value: Improvement Non-Homesite Value: Improvement Homesite Value: Land Non-Homesite Value: Land Homesite Value: Ag Market Value: Ag Use: Total Market Value: Non -Taxed Exempt: Homestead: Over 65: Disabled Veterans: Homestead Disability: Total Taxable Value: Supplement #: Frozen Tax: NIA 2009 Old Value 2009 New Value 2010 Old iii 2010 New Value Value 2011 Old _ 2011 New Value Value 5,535,571:: 5,307,924 5,148,056:::: 5,107,924 5,330,418:!; 5,246,766 692,076 iii 692,076 692,076 iil 692,076 678,234::: 678,234 6,227,647 ii 6,000,000 5,840,132 5,800,000 6,008,652;:; 5,925,000 6,227,647 ii 6,000,000 5,840,132:;:: 5,800,000 6,008,652 iii 5,925,000 47 35 24 Reason for Changes: Per attached Agreed Judgment signed 6/29/13 Alvin Lankford, Chief Appraiser 7/16/2013 CAUSE NO. 09-857-C26 APPLE NINE SPE ROUND ROCK, INC., IN IRE DISTRICT COURT OF Plaintiff, v. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS - WIL-L-IAMSON-CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, Defendant. 26T11 JUDICIAL DISTRICT AGREED JUDGMENT CAME TO BE HEARD, Apple Nine SPE Round Rock, Inc., Plaintiff, and Williamson Central Appraisal District, Defendant, appearing by and through their attorneys of record, and announced to the Court that the parties desired to resolve and settle the matters in controversy in order to avoid the trouble, expense, and uncertainty of litigation. The parties announced that they have reached a final settlement regarding all issues of law and fact, including the appraised value of Plaintiff's property. Having heard these announcements and reviewed the evidence and arguments of counsel, the Court is of the opinion that such terms and conditions are well taken and should form the basis of this judgment. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the following stipulations are agreed by the parties and entered by the Court as its judgment. 1. The undersigned parties agree and stipulate that bona fide disputes and controversies exist between the parties concerning the market or appraised value of the subject property. These stipulations are entered into by the parties solely for the purpose of compromising and settling their various claims, each as to the other. No other use of this stipulation may be made by the parties concerning the claim of either party as to the other, whether having arisen in the past, now pending, or to arise in the future, including subsequent disputes concerning the market or appraised value of the subject property within Defendant's jurisdictio . TF k r zI knt is of intended by either party as an admission concerning the issues din ispu a norlsnall eM 'JUL52013 RECEIVED 7/9/13 1I1/l District Clerk, p lllamon Oo.. TXLIAMSON CAD 1 represented by either party as to the other as an admission. Further, the existence, terms, and contents of this Agreed Judgment shall not be admissible in any judicial or administrative proceeding as against either party, except as may be necessary to enforce the terms and conditions of said judgment. _ __2._Pursuant-to-Section 42.4.1,—Texas Tax-Code,_Defendant Williamson Central_Appraisal District shall revise the 2009, 2010 and 2011 appraisal rolls to reflect the following appraised values for the property that is the subject of this lawsuit: Account No. Description 2009 Value 2010 Value 2011 Value R391708 Corridor Park 2B, $6,000,000 $5,800,000 $5,925,000 Block A, Lot 2, Acres 1.324 3. The undersigned parties shall, as soon as possible following execution of this Agreement, do or cause their attorneys to do whatever is reasonably necessary to effect this Agreement. Defendant Williamson Central Appraisal District shall advise the appropriate assessor -collector to (1) change the tax roll and other appropriate records according to the terms of this Agreement; (2) prepare and deliver a corrected supplemental tax bill as required by Chapters 31 and 42, Texas Tax Code; and (3) refund to Plaintiff any amount due pursuant to Section 42.43, Texas Tax Code, except for any interest on the refund which is hereby waived by Plaintiff. 4. Pursuant to Tax Code sections 42.43 (f) and 42.43 (g), the property owner has made a designation for refund purposes. See attached completed Form 50-765, Exhibit A. 5. All costs and attorneys fees are to be borne by the party incurring them. 6. All other relief not specifically granted herein is denied. 2 RECEIVED 7/9/13 WILLIAMSON CAD Signed this day of APPROVED AS TO FORM AND SUBSTANCE: Mark Hutcheson State Bar Ido. 00796805 POPP HUTCSESON PLLC 1301 S. Mopac, Suite 430 Austin, Texas 78746 (512) 473-2661 (512) 479-8013 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF Robert Mott State Bar No. 14596 Sandra Griffin State Bar No. 00791280 Christopher S. Jackson State Bar No. 007968I6 Carol Barton State Bar No. 00783610 Amy Keith State Bax No. 11185530 PERDUE, BRANDON, FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, L.L.P. 3301 Northland Dr., Suite 505 Austin, Texas 78731 •(512) 302-0190 (512) 323-6963 (fax) ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT RECEIVED 7/9113 EXHIBIT RECEIVED 7/9/13 WILLIAMSON CAD Designation of Tax Refund Property Tax Form 50-765 Pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 42.43, a property owner who prevails in an appeal of an appraisal review board determination of value to district court may designate to whom and/or where a property tax refund is to be sent. By completing this form, you (Property Owner) provide that the refund resulting from a post appeal judgment will be delivered to the designated Individual or firm. The entire form must be completed for the local tax office to process the refund. Collecting (Taxing Unit) Office Name ROUND ROCK ISD TAX OFFICE BJor City of Round Rock Mailing address 1311 ROUND ROCK AVENUE Cttg Town or Post Office, State, ZIP Codo ROUND ROCK, TX 78681 PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION Property Owner Name and Address: APPLE NINE SPE ROUND ROCK INC 814EMAIN ST RICHMOND,VA 23219 Property DosulPtion: rfiN ie &, a1 description or other intametion from appraisal records sufficient to ident4 the property or attach a copy of the tar receipt.) CORRIDOR PARK 2B, BLOCK A, LOT 2, ACRES 1.32 Property Account Number or Statement Number. R391708 (R -16-3643-000A-0002) (2009 to 2011); SEE AGREED JUDGMENT Final Judgment Cause Nuntben (Please provide entire number.) 09-857-C26 ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHT TO A.REFUNb I am the property owner or a duly authorized representative of the property owner entitled to a refund of ad valorem taxes arising from an appeal under Texas Tax Code Chapter 42. By executing this.Assignment of Right to a Refund, the property owner assigns all rights and interest for the tax refund to be delivered to the designated individual or firm. 1, James E. Popp , hereby designate the refund on the above named property be cent to the following: Please check appropriate box (chock only one box) ❑ Property owner- If using differed address than above information, please provide In the apace below: Ulf Business office of attorney of record In the appeal located at the following mailing address: CI Mother Indvtdual and address as designated In ttw following Information: Name POPP HUTCHESON PLLC Address 1301 S Mo Pac Expressway Suite 430 City Austin state TX ZIP 78746 SIGN THE APPLICATION 11, -?u-e-{) Property Owner or Duly Authorized Representative The Property Tax Assistance Division al the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides property lax information and resources for taxpayers, local taxing entities, appraisal districts and appraisal review boards. 06/20/13 Data For more information, visit our Web site: www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax 50-765.12.0914 RECEIVED 7/9/13 CAD MINI KUM DOLLAR AMOUNT 5 0 h � q, m m 4 • NN o O m REM TT?1ICs.'-! 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