HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2011-08-03 Naming the Maximum Tax Rate for the 2011 Tax YearCITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-08-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS NAMING THE MAXIMUM TAX
RATE THE COUNCIL MAY ADOPT FOR THE 2011 TAX YEAR
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the State of Texas (the "State") sets out the general
reqUirements for truth-in-taxation provisions requiring political subdivisions of the State
inform citizens in their jurisdiction of changes in the property tax rate
WHEREAS, The City of Anna, Texas (the "City") is a political subdivision of the State
and is therefore subject laws of the State
WHEREAS, Section 7.19 of the City Home Rule Charter (the "Charter") states the City
has power to levy, assess, and collect taxes of every character and type for any
municipal purpose not prohibited by state or federal law
WHEREAS, The City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a maximum tax rate it
may adopt
WHEREAS, The Council wishes not to exceed the effective tax rate
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Proposal of maximum tax rate adopted by the City
The Council hereby proposes that the maximum tax rate to be adopted by the City shall
not exceed the effective rate of $0.669035 cents per $100 valuation.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Anna, Texas on this 9th
day of August, 2011.
ATrEST:
08-09-11