11 Resolution calling a special election to consider adopting a new section to the existing Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris , Texas relating to establishment of a limit on taxes for qualifying individuals

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS: Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. That a special election shall be and is hereby ordered to be held city- wide in all Council Districts of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Paris one proposition on the question of establishing a limit on taxes for qualifying individuals pursuant to Article 8, Section 1-b(h) of the Texas Constitution and Texas Tax Code section 11.261." Section 3. That the Ciry Clerk of the City of Paris shall be and is hereby directed to prepare the necessary documents and to proceed in acquiring the ballots such that the vote shall be held upon an official ballot prepared in such a manner as will permit the voters of the City of Paris to vote "For" or "Against" the proposition submitted, with the proposition to be expressed on the official ballot in accordance with Article XVI, Section 66 of the Texas Constitution, in a form substantially as follows: "PROPOSITION N0. 1 That the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the City of Paris, Texas on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled or is sixty-five (65) years of age or older may not be increased while it remains the residence homestead of that person or that person's spouse who is disabled or sixty-five (65) years of age or older, except for any increases that may be allowed by Section 11.261 Texas Tax Code, as amended from time to time." Section 4. That the polling places and election officials of such election shall be as follows: District One (1): Polling place: Red River Valley Fair Grounds, Building B 570 E. Center Street Officials: Frankie Dangerfield . Presiding Judge Linda Williams . Alternate Presiding Judge z v 0UUU8`i