2018-016 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Release of Lien DocumentsRESOLUTION NO. 2018-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE RELEASE OF LIEN DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Paris (the "CITY") files liens against real property within the
city limits of the City to secure payment for the abatement of nuisances, secured closures, and
paving assessments under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 342, Texas Local Government
Code Chapter 214, and Texas Transportation Code Chapter 313 (a "Lien" or the "Liens"); and
WHEREAS, some of these Liens are foreclosed upon, or otherwise made uncollectible,
by judgment and sale in delinquent tax suits that the City is a party to; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest that if a Lien has been foreclosed upon, or
otherwise made uncollectible, that it be released as soon as is reasonably possible, upon request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
THAT:
Section 1. Should the City Attorney or the City's delinquent tax collection attorney
determine that a Lien has been foreclosed upon or otherwise made uncollectible due to the
prosecution of a delinquent tax collection suit, delinquent tax sale, or the re -sale of previously
bid -off tax properties, then the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a
release of that Lien for filing in the deed records of the county in which the real property is
located. The City Attorney or the City's delinquent tax collection attorney shall prepare the
release of Lien and approve it as to form prior to the City Manager or his designee executing it.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in
accordance with the provisions of the law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 9th day of July, 2018.
ATTEST:
BY
Ellis, City Clerk
CITY OF PARD TEXASt
BY
Dr. St :v Clifford, M ayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BY M~k,
Stephanie Harris, City Attorney
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