2026-022 - Re-Appointing three regular members to fill expired terms on the Board of Adjustment (Harley Draven, David Hamilton, and Richard Thompson)RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND TAX
ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH R4U VENTURES, LLC
PURSUANT TO THE 5 IN 5 HOUSING INFILL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2025, the City Council of the City of Paris,
Texas passed Ordinance No. 2025-003 creating Reinvestment Zone 2025-1 and
designating certain areas inside the city limits to be eligible for the Residential
Tax Abatement Program; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on January 10, 2022, the City Council
of the City of Paris, Texas passed Resolution No. 2022-003 stating its intent to
establish a 5 In 5 Housing In -Fill Development Program (hereinafter "the
Program") including low cost land sales and residential tax abatements and
adopting guidelines and criteria for the Program, which guidelines and criteria
from time to time have been amended, and were readopted most recently on
January 12, 2026 by Resolution No. 2026-001; and
WHEREAS, City Council has also, concurrent with the readoption of the
guidelines and criteria referenced above, re -declared its intention to participate in
a residential tax abatement program as part of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has, in said guidelines and criteria,
designated an area within Reinvestment Zone 2025-1 as being eligible for the
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program's and guidelines for participation therein include
criteria and guidelines for eligibility for residential tax abatements; and
WHEREAS, R4U Ventures, LLC ("Owner") has submitted an application
for a 5 In 5 Housing Infill Development project to construct ten (10) single family
homes on its privately -owned property described in Exhibit A hereto; and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the application and the location of the
above described residential Improvements and has determined that the
properties are located within the boundaries of the defined geographic area and
Reinvestment Zone 2025-1 and meet the requirements for Improvements set
forth in the guidelines and criteria for the Program readopted on this same date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are
hereby in all things approved and are incorporated herein for all purposes.
Section 2. That the terms of the Economic Development Agreement and
Tax Abatement Agreement between the city and R4U Ventures, LLC and the
property the subject thereof meet the City's Guidelines and Criteria for Tax
Abatement adopted by the City of Paris by the resolution set forth in Exhibit 1 to
Exhibit A hereto and will lead to the economic development of the Program
Area.
Section 3. That the terms and conditions of the proposed Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, having been
reviewed by the City Council of the City of Paris and found to be acceptable and
in the best interests of the City of Paris and its citizens, be, and the same are
hereby, in all things approved.
Section 4. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the
Agreement and all other documents in connection therewith on behalf of the City
of Paris substantially according to the terms and conditions set forth in the
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 5. That the planned use of the property the subject of the tax
abatement will not constitute a hazard to public safety, health, or morals.
Section 6. That this approval and execution of the agreement on behalf
of the City is not conditioned upon approval and execution of any other tax
abatement agreement by any other taxing entity.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Paris, Texas
at its regular meeting on the 22nd day of June, 2026.
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Exhibit A
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LAMAR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
This Economic Development and Residential Tax Abatement Agreement
(hereinafter the Agreement) is entered into by and between the CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, a home rule municipality situated in Lamar County, Texas, acting by and
through its authorized officer whose signature appears below (hereinafter called City),
and R4U VENTURES, LLC (hereinafter referred to as Owner).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2025, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2025-
003 creating Reinvestment Zone 2025-1, designating certain areas inside the city limits
to be eligible for the Residential Tax Abatement Program; and
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on January 10, 2022, the City Council of the
City of Paris, Texas passed Resolution No. 2022-003 stating its intent to establish a 5 In
5 Housing In -Fill Development Program (hereinafter the Program) including low cost
land sales and residential tax abatements and adopting guidelines and criteria for the
Program; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 2022-003, City Council designated an area within
Reinvestment Zone 2025-1 (then known as Reinvestment Zone 2020-1) as being
eligible for the Program (the Program Area); and
WHEREAS, City Council has revised the guidelines and criteria for the Program
and for tax abatement agreements granted thereunder three times, the most recent
revisions adopted by Resolution 2025-025 on May 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Owner has submitted an application for a 5 In 5 Housing Infill
Development project to construct ten (10) single family homes (hereinafter the
Improvements) at the properties described herein below in Paris, Texas (the
Properties); and
WHEREAS, city staff has reviewed the application and the location of the above
described residential Improvements and has determined that the Properties are located
within the boundaries of Reinvestment Zone 2025-1 and are within the defined
geographic area of the Program Area, and the application meets the requirements for
Improvements set forth in the Guidelines and Criteria for the 5 In 5 Housing Infill
Development Program as set forth in City Resolution No. 2025-025.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions referenced
herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which
is hereby acknowledged, the City, and Owner, (collectively referred to as Parties)
hereby mutually agree as follows:
I.
Recitals
1.1 The Recitals set forth hereinabover incorporated into this Agreement
r all purposes.
II.
Component Parts
2.1 This Agreement comprises two component parts, including an economic
development agreement pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 380 and a
residential tax abatement agreement pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section 312.
III.
Terms Applicable to both the Economic Development Agreement and the
Residential Tax Abatement Agreement:
A. The Properties—Areas to be Improved
3.1 The Improvements defined in section III B below and made the subject of
this Agreement shall be located on the Properties located in Paris, Lamar County,
Texas more fully described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, which Properties are within Reinvestment Zone No. 2025-1 and within the
area set forth in the Program:
• LCAD# 17766, City of Paris Block 234, Lots 27-36 inclusive, 17th St. NW
3.2 The Properties listed are privately owned by Owner.
B. Consideration --Improvements
3.3 The Improvements to be completed consist of ten (10) single family home
structures (the Structure or Structures) on the above described Properties and as more
fully described in the application for the Program attached hereto and incorporated
herein as Exhibit 1.
3.4 The total estimated value of the Improvements to be constructed on the
above -referenced parcels is at least TWO MILLION AND N01100 DOLLARS
($2,000,000.00).
3.5 Owner shall obtain City approval for all necessary platting (if required) and
plans, building permits, green tags and a Certificate of Completion from the City of
Paris.
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3.6 Owner shall allow city inspectors access to the Properties and
Improvements throughout construction and completion of Improvements.
3.7 Owner agrees and covenants that it will diligently and faithfully construct
each Improvement/Structure referenced herein in a good and workmanlike manner
within 12 months of obtaining building permits from City for each structure. Owner
further covenants and agrees that construction of the Improvements will be in
accordance with all applicable state and local laws, codes, regulations, and Program
Guidelines or Owner will procure a valid waiver or variance thereof. Owner shall
complete all Improvements required herein on or before June 21, 2031.
3.8 Owner shall contact City Building Official for final inspection as
Improvements are completed and obtain a Certificate of Completion for the new
residential dwellings as completed.
3.9 Owner shall notify the Lamar County Appraisal District upon completion of
Improvements and request an updated appraisal of the Improvements.
3.10 Owner shall provide City with appraised value of Improvements upon
receipt of same from Lamar County Appraisal District.
3.11 Owner may not use the parcels described in Section 3.1 for any other
purpose other than to construct the Improvements set forth in this Article. Use of any
parcel for any other purpose shall constitute a separate act of default of the Agreement
and will trigger the default provisions and remedies set forth hereunder.
IV.
Terms Specific to the Economic Development Agreement—
Texas
greementTexas Local Government Code Chapter 380
A. Term
4.1 The term of this Economic Development Agreement shall commence on
June 22, 2026 and shall continue for a period of five (5) years ending on June 21, 2031.
B. Reduced Fees for Building Plan Review and Permitting
4.2 In consideration for Owner's construction and completion of the above -
referenced Improvements, City agrees to reduce rates for building plan review by one
hundred percent (100%) and permit fees by one hundred percent (100%) for each
Structure constructed pursuant to this Agreement.
C. Reduced Fees for Water and Sewer Tap Labor
4.3 In further consideration for Owner's construction and completion of the
above -referenced Improvements, City agrees to reduce rates for water and sewer tap
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labor fees by twenty-five percent (25%) where required by the City's Public Works
Department.
D. Local Purchasing
4.4 As further consideration for the incentives granted herein, where possible,
Owner shall purchase building materials and fixtures from vendors located within the
City of Paris.
E. Default
4.5 It shall be an act of default of the Economic Development Agreement
should Owner fail to construct and compete all of the Improvements specified herein
within the five (5) year period set forth herein (by June 21, 2031).
V.
Terms Specific to the Residential Tax Abatement Agreement
Texas Tax Code Chapter 312
A. Term
5.1 The term of this Tax Abatement Agreement shall commence on June 22,
2026. It is the intention of this Tax Abatement Agreement that Owner receive an
abatement of taxes on each Structure constructed as it is completed and issued a
Certificate of Completion by City. Consequently, each Structure constructed and
completed shall have its own five (5) year abatement period. The abatement period for
each constructed and completed dwelling unit shall commence on January 1 of the year
following City's issuance of a Certificate of Completion on said dwelling unit and end on
the fifth (5th) anniversary of the commencement of the abatement period. This Tax
Abatement Agreement shall terminate upon the expiration of the final abatement period
granted herein unless otherwise terminated by default or agreement of the Parties.
B. Abatement
5.2 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Economic Development
Agreement and Tax Abatement Agreement, in further consideration for the construction
and completion of the Improvements required herein and subject to the rights and
holders of any outstanding bonds of the City, a portion of the maintenance and
operations (M & O) ad valorem property taxes assessed upon each Improvement and
otherwise owed to the City shall be abated for a period of five (5) years in an amount
equal to 100% per year of the taxes assessed upon the increased value of the
Improvements made by Owner to the Properties described in Section 3.1 of this
Agreement, over the value in the year by which this agreement is executed (the "Base
Value"), in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and all applicable state and
local regulations or valid waivers thereof; provided that the Owner shall have the right to
protest or contest any assessment of the Properties and said abatement shall be
applied to the amount of taxes finally determined to be due as a result of any such
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5.4 This abatement is granted in accordance with the City's Guidelines and
Criteria for the Program, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2, provided,
however, that in the event of any conflict between this Agreement Exhibit 2, this
Agreement shall control.
5.5 Upon receipt of the documentation set forth in Article III and in Section 6.6
herein as to each constructed and completed Structure, City will notify the Lamar
County Appraisal District to begin the tax abatement as to said Structure.
5.6 If (a) the Improvements (all ten residential Structures) for which an
abatement has been granted are not completed in accordance with this Agreement (b
June 8, 2030)1- or (b) Owner allows its taxes owed the City to become delinquent and
fails to timely and properly follow the legal procedures for protest or contest of any suc
or (c) Owner materially breaches any of the other terms, provisions or conditions of thl
Economic Development Agreement and Tax Abatement Agreement, including but not
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limited to the Mandatory Anti -Discrimination Provisions set forth herein, then owner shil
be considered in default of this Agreement. In the event Owner defaults in its
performance of either (a), (b), or (c) above, then City shall give Owner written notice of
such default and if Owner has not cured such default within sixty (60) days of said
written notice, this Tax Abatement Agreement may be terminated by the City. Notice o
default shall be given in accordance with Article VI of this Agreement.
5.7 As damages in the event of default, and in accordance with the
requirements and discretionary provisions of Section 312.205 of the Tax Code of the
State of Texas, all taxes which otherwise would have been paid to the City without the
benefit of abatement, including taxes on those dwelling units constructed and complet
according to the terms of this Agreement, together with interest to be charged at the
statutory rate for delinquent taxes as determined by Section 33.01 of the Property Tax
Code of the State of Texas, with all penalties and attorney's fees permitted by the
Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and the Tax Code of the State of
Texas, shall be recaptured and will become a debt to the City and shall be due, owing,
and paid to the City within sixty (60) days of the expiration of the above-mentioned
applicable cure period as the sole remedy of the City, subject to any and all lawful
offsets, settlements, deductions, or credits to which Owner may be entitled.
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Additional Terms applicable to both the Economic Development
Agreement and the Tax Abatement Agreement
A. No Conflict of Interest.
6.1 The Owner represents and warrants that neither the Properties nor the
Improvements include any real or personal property that is owned or leased by a
member of the Paris City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission or any
member thereof having responsibility for approval of this Agreement.
B. Conditions.
6.2 The terms and conditions of this Agreement are binding upon the parties
hereto and their successors and assigns.
6.3 It is understood and agreed between the parties that the Owner, in
performing its obligations hereunder, is acting independently, and the City assumes no
responsibility or liability in connection therewith to third parties; and Owner agrees to
release, indemnify and hold the City its elected officials, officers, employees and
attorneys harmless from any claims, lawsuits, damages, costs or attorney's fees
related to this Agreement. It is further understood and agreed among the parties that
the City, in performing its obligations hereunder, is acting independently, and the Owner
assumes no responsibility or liability in connection therewith to third parties.
C. Compliance Provisions
6.4 The Owner agrees that the City, its agents and employees, shall have
reasonable right of access to any and all records concerning Owner's investment in the
Improvements for the purpose of conducting an audit of the Improvements. Any such
audit shall be made only after giving the Owner notice at least fourteen (14) days in
advance and will be conducted in such a manner as to not unreasonably interfere with
Owner's property. Upon request, the Owner will provide the City with a detailed list of
all Improvements, including a list of materials used and cost thereof.
6.5 The Owner further agrees that the City, its agents and employees, shall
have reasonable right of access to the Property to inspect the Improvements in order to
insure that the construction of the Improvements are in accordance with this Agreement
and all applicable state and local laws and regulations or valid waiver thereof. After
completion of the Improvements, the City shall have the right to enter the Property and
conduct an inspection of the completed Improvements.
D. Initial and Annual Reporting.
6.6 The Owner further agrees that it will, within thirty (30) days of completion
of each dwelling unit as it issued a Certificate of Completion by the City, provide the
CITY with a sworn report, written on Owner's letterhead and signed by a designated
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(a) A copy of the printout from the Lamar County Appraisal District
showing the market value of the Property prior to the construction of the
Improvements;
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k ) A copy of or identification of plans and specifications of constructed
'mprovements and the location of the same for inspection by City's
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Wuilding Official;
(e) The date of substantial completion of the specific Improvements as
defined in paragraph 2.1 hereof; and
(f) Receipts showing that the purchase of building materials and fixtures
for the construction were made from vendors within the City of Paris, when
possible.
6.7 Owner further agrees that it will provide City with an annual, sworn report
which shall certify, in writing, that it is in compliance with each applicable term of this
Agreement. Such annual report shall be furnished on the forms provided by the City.
E. Authority to Contract.
6.8. This Agreement was authorized by resolution of the City Council at its
regularly scheduled meeting on the 22nd day of June, 2026 authorizing the Mayor to
execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
6.9 This Agreement was entered into by Owner pursuant to the authority
granted to the authorized official whose signature appears below.
6.10. This Agreement shall constitute a valid and binding Agreement between
the City and Owner when executed in accordance herewith, regardless of whether any
other taxing unit executes a similar agreement for tax abatement.
6.11 -Ao officer, official or agent of the City has the power to amend, modify or
-?.Iter this Agreement or waive any of its conditions or to bind the City by making any
promise or representation not contained herein.
6.12 This Agreement, except by operation of law, shall not be assigned or
transferred by Owner, without the prior written consent of City, which consent shall be at
the sole discretion oft City.
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6.13 Any written notice required or permitted under the terms of this Agreement
shall be given and be deemed to have been duly served if either (1) delivered in person,
or (2) deposited certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid in the United
States mail, addressed to the designated representative of the respective parties which
are designated as follows:
OWNER:
R4U Ventures LLC
210 W. Main St. Ste. 130
Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156
CITY:
CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
Attn: City Manager
P. O. Box 9037
Paris, TX 75461-9037
With a copy to:
City Clerk, City of Paris, Texas
(Address same as above)
6.14 If any term or provision of this Agreement shall be declared
unconstitutional or void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the constitutionality and
validity of the remainder of said Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and to this end
the terms and provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
6.15 This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between the parties,
and any other understandings or agreements shall be canceled and superseded by this
Agreement upon the date of execution hereof. None of the terms of this Agreement
shall be waived, discharged, altered or modified in any respect, except by an
Agreement in writing signed by both parties and specifically referring to this Agreement.
The captions in this Agreement are included for convenience only and shall not be
taken into consideration in any construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any of
its provisions. This Agreement is performable in Lamar County, Texas, and shall be
governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
The provisions of this Agreement shall apply to, bind and inure to the benefit of the City,
Owner, and their respective successors, and permitted assigns, if any.
6.16 Venue for any actions arising under this Agreement shall lie exclusively in
the courts of Lamar County, Texas, for any State Court action, and in the U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of Texas for any federal court action.
6.17 MANDATORY ANTI -BOYCOTT AND OTHER PROVISIONS. Owner, by
executing this agreement, certifies the following:
i. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code,
Owner certifies that either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under
Section 2271.002; or (ii) it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott
Israel during the term of the Agreement. Owner acknowledges this
Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification
is inaccurate.
ii. Pursuant to SB 13, 87th Texas Legislature, Owner certifies that
either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under SB 13, 87th Texas
Legislature; or (ii) it does not boycott energy companies, as defined in
Section 1 of SB 13, 87th Texas Legislature, and will not boycott energy
companies during the term of the Agreement. Owner acknowledges
this Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this
certification is inaccurate.
iii. Pursuant to SB 19, 87th Texas Legislature, Owner certifies that
either (i) it meets an exemption criterion under SB 19, 87th Texas
Legislature; or (ii) it does not discriminate against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association, as defined in Section 1 of SB 19, 87th Texas
Legislature, and will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm
trade association during the term of the Agreement. Owner
acknowledges this Agreement may be terminated and payment
withheld if this certification is inaccurate.
iv. Pursuant to Subchapter F, Chapter 2252, Texas Government
Code, Owner certifies Owner (1) is not engaged in business with Iran,
Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. Owner acknowledges this
Agreement may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification
is inaccurate.
WITNESS our hands this 22nd day of June, 2026.
THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
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executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, area iihei
capacity therein stated.
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GENERAL WARRANTY CREED
26-20818
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NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY RIGHTS: IF YOU ARE A NATURAL PERSON,
YOU MAY REMOVE OR STRIKE ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION FROM ANV INSTRUMENT THAT TRANSFERS AN INTERESTIN
REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS FILET) FOR RECORD IN T I -IE PUBLIC RECORDS:
YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR YOUR DRIVER'S LICENS i NUMBER.
Effective Date: March =, 2026
Grantor: Siegfried Feth, a single man
Grantee: R4U Rentals -A2, LLC, a Texas Series Limited Liability Company, Series E
Consideration: TEN AND NO/400 DOLLARS ($10.00) and other good and valuable
consideration.
Property:
SEE T."SIF ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A" INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR
ALL NECESSARY PURPOSES
Reservations From and Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty:
This conveyance, however, is made and accepted subject to all outstanding mineral
interest, restrictions, reservations, easements, covenants and conditions, relating to the
herein above described property as now reflected by the records of the County Clerk of
Lamar County, Texas.
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Ruth Sisson, County Clerk - Lamar County, TX
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Grantor, for the consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, and subject to the
reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty, grants, seffs and conveys to
Grantee the property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in
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any wise belonging, to have and hold it to Grantee, Grantee's heirs, executor,
administrators, successors or assigns forever. Grantor binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs,
executors, administrators and successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular
the property to Grantee and Grantee's heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any
part thereof, except as to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and
warranty.
Payment of ad valorem taxes for the current year having been assumed by grantee,
When the context requires, singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.
Siegfried Feth
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Virginia r
Cit' of Hopewel I
This notarial act was an online notarization.
This instrument was acknowledged before me on the 31 day of ___March 2026,
by Siegfried Peth.
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Habitat for Humanity 1n0,
2.180 Acres
Lamar County, Texas
lrehruary 2007
Being 2.180 acres of land, situated within the corporate limits of the City of Paris, County of
Lamar, State of "l'exas, being a part of the Larkin R-atttan Survey A-778, also knoWri as Lots 27,
28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, City Block 234, as conveyed from 1:rinccs "Travis and
Sus -all Gibson to Paris Habitat for Humanity, Ino. on Decerrl'6cr 27, 2.001, and recorded in Volume
1 153, Page 284 of the Real Property Records of said county, The said 2,180 acre tract fully
described by metes and hounds as follows:
Beginning at a 'lz inch iiun rod found for the Sollthwcst corner of a tract of land conveyed as
Lot 26, City Block 234 from Atplaonso Jackson, Seert;taty of Housing and Urban Development to
Kevin I3- Gillfe and w'i.fe., Taromi J. Giflie on March 10, 2005, and recorded in Volume 1728,
Page 307 of the Ofllch11 Public Records ofsaid cotulty, said rod tieing located direst (Reference
Bearing), at a distance of 189.88 feet iiom n'/z inch iron rod found for tito,Soatlteast comer of Lot
26, said rod also being in the North boundary line of a 0 -au of land known as Lots 1, 2, and 3,
Block 2, of the Maxey Addition as conveyed from Leon Williams to Poster Stone or; April 1,
1981, and recorded in Volamc 633, Page 603 Of the Deed Records of said county;
Tlience Vest, 210119 thiD Nordi boundary title of the afon;meridoned Stole tract, a disUmc-o of
190.00 feet to a % irleh capped iron roci.set,at the Southwest comer Lot 27, City 13 look 234; said
rod also Being located in tiae East line of 179 Street Northwest;
Thence N 0&15'04" W, along the Fist line of 11'19 Street Northwest a distance of 450,0(1 feet
to a iz inch capped iron rod set for the SotAf,-st corner of Lot 36, City Block 2.34, as shown_ on
the plat -of said block recorded;in envelope 28•A, in Plat Records La nar County Texas; -
Thence N W53'41" E, a distance of 50.0; feet to `a V- inch capped iron rod set at the
Northwest comer of the aforementioned Lot 36, said roof also being located at theSouthwest
coater of a tract of lapel conveyed froth Ethel M. White to Elva Pratt on January 11, 2000, and
recorded in Volume 942, Page 207 of die Real Property Records of said county;
Thence East, along the North line of Lot 361 a distance of 189.00 feet to a '/a inch capped iron
rod set at the Northeast corner of Lot 36, said rod also being located in the West boundary line of
a tract of land conveyed frons George W. Pratt and wife, Mildred L, Pratt to Wayne 'I'empletola
and wife., Emilie Templeton on March 21, f968, and recorded ill Voitirne 469, Page 467 of the
Deed Records of said county;
Thence S 00°15'04" E, at a distance cif 193.41 feet passing a 318 inch iron rod found for tho
Northwest corder of a pact of land conveyed front Brandon Cheney and wife, puree Cheney to
Darron Chaney and wife, Linda Cheney on June 30, 2006, and recorder! in Volume 1780, Page 93
of the Official Public Records of said county, and continuing on for a total distance of 500,00 feet
to the point of beginning and containing 2.180 acres of land. {
1, KEVIN K. WPIITLEY, REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, 115842,
STATE OF TEXAS, HEREBY CERTIFY THE ADOVI , IS TAKEN FROM MEASUREMENTS
MADR UPON TIffi GROUND,
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