R-05-03-10-14C2 - 3/10/2005RESOLUTION NO. R -05-03-10-14C2
WHEREAS, §6.051, Tex. Tax Code authorizes the Board of Directors
of an appraisal district to purchase real property and construct
improvements as necessary to establish and operate the appraisal
office, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Williamson County
Appraisal District ("District") has previously delivered to the City of
Round Rock ("City") a copy of Resolutions #2004-01 and #2004-02
requesting approval to purchase a tract of land and sell their existing
building, and
WHEREAS, the City, by Resolutions R -04-06-24-17E1 and R -04-06-24-
17E2 approved the District's request, and
WHEREAS, the District is now requesting approval of the
construction of a building on the land, and
WHEREAS, the District has also delivered to the City information
showing the proposed cost of the building, and
WHEREAS, §6.051, Tex. Tax Code requires that an appraisal
district's construction of a building must be approved by three-fourths
(3/4) of the taxing units entitled to vote on the appointment of board
members, and
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock is one of the said taxing units,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to approve the construction of
the District's building, Now Therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS,
That the Williamson County Appraisal District's request to
construct a building on a 5.826 acre tract of land in the C.
Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No. 558 in the City of Georgetown is
hereby approved.
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 10th day of March, 2005.
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Sretary
MAXWELL, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DON PAUL L, Chairman
ROBERT TAGGE, Vice Chairman
HARRY GIBBS, Secretary
DEBORAH HUNT
BRIG MD2EL ES
February 24, 2005
City of Round Rock
Jim Nuse
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Mr. Nuse
CHIEF APPRAISER
BILL CARROLL
510 W. 9th Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626-5510
Georgetown/Austin (5I2) 930-3787
Taylor/Granger/Hutto (512) 352-8542
We are now coming to you for the third and final step in our process to secure adequate
office facilities for the Williamson County Appraisal District.
You have previously approved our purchase of a 5.826 -acre tract of land on FM 1460 in
Georgetown and the sale of our current building to the City of Georgetown.
We are now seeking your approval to build a building on that property.
Our Board of Directors and staff have been working diligently with our architects, Croslin
& Associates, and our construction manager, American Constructors, to plan for a
building that will be cost efficient, low maintenance, long lasting and have adequate
parking for employees and the large number of taxpayers that need parking space during
our appeals process. Although this building will meet our needs for the foreseeable
future, we are also making sure that we take into account factors and putting in place
features that will make expansion of the building in the future easier and less expensive.
The building will be approximately 30,000 square feet and cost between 4.15 and 4,65
million dollars.
We are requesting that you place the attached resolution on your March 10th agenda for
consideration and action. This resolution must be approved within 30 days from the date
it is received by your presiding officer, Nyle Maxwell. Robert Tagge, a member of our
Board of Directors will be present at your meeting to respond to any questions concerning
the building.
We do appreciate your consideration and support.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Sincerely
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Donald G. Paull
Chairman
Board of Directors
Williamson County Appraisal District
WILLIAMSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DON PAULL, Chairman
ROBERT TAGGE, Vice Chairman
HARRY GIBBS, Secretary
DEBORAH HUNT
BRIG MIRELES
February 25, 2005
City of Round Rock
Jim Nuse
221 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Mr, Nuse
(ABLE APPRAISER
BILL CARROLL
510 W. 9th Street
Georgetown, Texas 78626-5510
Gcorgetown/Austin (512) 930-3787
Taylor/Granger/Hutto (512) 352.8542
The Board of Directors of the Williamson County Appraisal District is seeking your
approval for the final stage in the completion of our proposed plan to provide adequate
facilities for our district. We are now seeking your approval to begin the construction of
our building.
As pointed out previously, the dynamic growth of the district has caused us to outgrow
our current space. This growth is evidenced by an increase in appraised value from
$1,677,209,608 in 1984 to an appraised value of $31,831,754,014 in 2003 and an increase
in the number of parcels of 40,930 to 169,559. The number of protests that require space
and personnel for hearings has increased from 4,293 to 30,596 annually. This growth
requires that we provide additional space and we believe the plan we are proposing is the
most cost effective plan to provide that space.
In 2002 we began the process of exploring our options to provide space. The first option
we considered was the possibility of purchasing an existing building and in pursuit of that
option, we looked at ten potential buildings. We also looked at additional buildings in
consideration of lease or lease purchase. Those buildings had problems of inadequacy or
were too expensive. In addition, with the taxing unit's budgets extremely tight, the Board
made the decision to only move forward with the purchase of land during a time of
favorable interest rates. Also the decision was made to move forward because the district
had reserved enough funds to allow us to purchase the land with no financial impact to
the taxing units. We then looked at 28 tracts of vacant land and with your approval we
have now purchased a 5.826 -acre tract of land on FM 1460 directly across from the City
of Georgetown municipal complex. This is a very accessible location from anywhere in
the district. We were able to get the land for a favorable price of $393,360. This amount
of acreage will also provide adequate space to meet our office and parking space
requirements well into the future.
During our process of searching for facilities, it became evident that our current facility
would be available for sale. The City of Georgetown made an offer and we have entered
into a proposed contract to sell our current facility to the City of Georgetown for
$1,200,000. You have already approved this sale.
Our Board of Directors and staff have been working diligently with our project managers,
Round Rock ISD, our architects, Croslin & Associates, and our construction manager,
American Constructors, to plan for a building that will be cost efficient, low maintenance,
long lasting and have adequate parking for employees and the large number of taxpayers
that need parking space during our appeals process. Although this building will meet our
needs for the foreseeable future, we are also making sure that we take into account factors
and putting in place features that will make expansion of the building in the future easier
and Less expensive. The building we are proposing is approximately thirty thousand
square feet and should cost between 4.15 and 4.65 million dollars, It will be financed with
a twenty-year loan at an annual rate of 5.3 percent.
We are now requesting that you place the enclosed resolution approving the construction
of our building on your March 10th agenda for consideration and action. This
resolution must be approved within 30 days from the date it is received by your presiding
officer, Nyle Maxwell. Robert Tagge, a member or our Board of Directors will be
present at your meeting to respond to any questions.
We do appreciate your consideration and support.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Sincerely
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Donald G. Paull
Chairman
Board of Directors
Williamson County Appraisal District
Williamson County Appraisal District
100 Block E. FM 1460
Georgetown, TX
General Overview:
Site
Plat -
Zoning -
The site is in southeast Georgetown as a tract of land taken from the
Clement Stubblefield Survey, AW0558. The parcel has not been fully
defined by contract, but will contain 5.86 acres. The parcel is in a
commercial/industrial area and adjoins a residential area. This property is in
the Edwards Aquifer recharge area and will require TECQ State approvals.
The parcel has been not been platted. The City will require a minor plat
that will be approved administratively. The approximate time for approval
is 30 to 45 days.
The present zoning is C3 — General Commercial. The zoning will support
the intended use The zoning will support buildings up to 45 feet in height.
Building - The site plans and building plans can be submitted together.. An estimate
for permit issuance would be 4 to 5 months. The site/building applications
can not be submitted until the Plat has been approved.
Building Dept coordinates with Fire, Public Works and Utilities.. An early
Engineering site plan and Civil review is required if a land disturbance
permit is required to start site preparation early. There are additional
architectural and materials requirements required
Utilities - All utilities are adjacent to the site except gas. Gas is located approximately
250-300 feet west of the NW corner of the site. Water is on the east side of
Industrial Avenue.
Traffic -
Fire -
Two new curb cuts will have to be requested as a part of the site plan
review. The FM 1460 driveway will have to be 325' west of Industrial
Avenue. The 21" Street driveway must align with Main Street.
Two additional fire hydrants may have to be provided. Fire Dept. review
will determine this in the site plan review process. There are no hydrants on
the west side of Industrial close to the site.
Drainage - The site drainage plan must meet the City's detention and TCEQ pollution
policies.
Fees - See attached fee schedule. Electric and Gas are estimates until Utility
Company has reviewed plans and requirements
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DATE: March 3, 2005
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - March 10, 2005
ITEM: 14.C.2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Williamson County
Appraisal District to construct a building on the 5.826
tract of land on FM 1460 in Georgetown, Texas.
Department: Administration
Staff Person: David Kautz, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Justification:
This resolution authorizes the Williamson County Appraisal District to construct a
building on the 5.826 tract of land on FM 1460 in Georgetown directly across from
the new City of Georgetown's municipal complex.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: N/A
Background Information:
Through Resolution R -04-06-24-17E2, the City Council authorized the Appraisal
District to purchase a piece of property upon which this building will be constructed
providing more room for appeals, more parking space and space for the increased
number of employees needed for several years. The building will be approximately
30,000 square feet and cost between 4.15 and 4.65 million dollars.
Robert Tagge, a member of the Board of Directors will be available during the
presentation for any questions.
Public Comment: N/A