2003-064-RES APPROVE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTY IN GIBBONS PARK ADDN
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING THE SALE OF TAX DELINQUENT
PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 31, BLOCK 4, GIBBONS PARK
ADDITION, BEING NUMBER 965 CEDAR STREET; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND
DECLARING 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, by virtue of the fact that a sufficient bid was not
received at a sale conducted by the Sheriff pursuant to an order of the District Court in the Cause
Number shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto; and,
WHEREAS, a potential buyer of the property 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 its respective tax rolls; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the fmdings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby in all
things approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor 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 as Lot 31 Block 4, .Gibbons Park Addition, being number 965 Cedar Street,
and 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 APPROVED this 14th day of April, 2003.
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Michael J. Pfiester, or
ATTEST:
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Mattie Cunningham, City Clerk .
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Those Voting Aye Were:
Those Voting Nay Were:
Michael J. Pfiester
John Bell
Richard Manning
Joe E. McCarthy
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Benny Plata
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EXHIBIT" A"
Cause No.
69493, Lamar County Appraisal District vs.
Earl H. Grimes, et al
Judgment date
August 6, 2002
Taxes Due:
$3,614.09
Adjudged Value
$6,000.00
Account #
R11836
Present Bid
$2,000.00
Bidder
Thomas L. Earls
955 Cedar Street
Paris, TX 75460
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Lot 31, Block 4, Gibbons Park Addition, being number 965 Cedar Street.