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Regular Council Meeting August 22, 2022 Page 10 28. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-064: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE CITY'S PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Finance Director Gene Anderson said a public hearing on the proposed tax rate was required by Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code and asked the City Council to approve a resolution calling for the public hearing on September 12, 2022. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 29. Discuss and act in support of the proposed tax rate prior to public hearing on same. Finance Director Gene Anderson explained the State Comptroller had developed seven different versions of the form to be used and that cities determined which form to use based on several factors. He said based on the factors set out, that the City of Paris must use State Comptroller Form 50-876 which included a record vote by Council Members indicating their support or opposition to the "Proposed Tax Rate." Council Member Pilgrim confirmed with Mr. Anderson that the tax rate was going down. Mr. Path added that the M and O stays flat. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 30. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-065: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS AMENDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO INCLUDE A DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Portugal said she placed this item on the agenda because when an application comes in late, there were many procedures that must be followed by staff and there are some Council Members who may work and not have time to check their e-mails on the day of the meeting. She also said staff was the Council's best resource. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said the resolution before them included a deadline of one week prior to appointments being made. Council Member Pankaj said this was a good policy. Council Member Savage said it would eliminate confusion. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.