2004-205-RES AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TAX SALE DEED FOR LOT 21 CITY BLOCK 297 AT 1830 BUTLER LANE
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-205
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TAX SALE
DEED FOR LOT 21, CITY BLOCK 297 LOCATED AT 1830 BUTLER
LANE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, has become the owner of certain real
property as described on Exhibit A, attached hereto, because a sufficient bid was not received
at a sale conducted by the Sheriffpursuant to an order of the District Court in Cause number
shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, a potential buyer of the properties has come forward; and,
WHEREAS, all taxing entities involved in the above-referenced cause must consent
to the sale of the hereinabove described real property; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of all the taxing entities involved that the property be
returned to their respective tax rolls; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Paris be, and he is hereby, authorized and
directed to execute on behalf of the City of Paris, the tax resale deed and any and all
documents necessary to convey the property described on Exhibit A, attached hereto, for and
in consideration of the cash sums referenced on said Exhibit A, said money to be distributed
pursuant to Chapter 34 of the Texas Property Code.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2004.
ATTEST:
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Sherian Dixon, Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Those Voting Aye Were:
Those Voting Nay Were:
EXHIBIT "A"
Cause No.
68994, Lamar County appraisal District
vs. John T. Morris, et al
Date of Tax
Warrant
May 30, 2002
Tax Warrant
Taxes Due:
$7,951.25
Adjudged Value
$2,970.00
Present Bid
$300.00
Bidder:
Robert D. Smith
P. O. Box 26
Sumner, TX 75486
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
0.49 acre, more or less, in the Redden Russell and J. Watson Surveys (Acct #53664), being
Lot 21, City Block 297, located at 1830 Butler Lane.