2014-005 - Requesting the Sheriff or Constable to re-sell tax foreclosed properties in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.05RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, REQUESTING THE LAMAR COUNTY SHERIFF OR
CONSTABLE TO RE -SELL TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE SECTION 34.05;
MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE
SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the properties identified in Exhibit "A" (the "Tax Warrant Properties ") are
parcels of real property which have been identified as abandoned, are less than one acre in size,
and have delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and costs against them in excess of their appraised
value; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 33, Subchapter E, of the Texas Property Tax Code provides a
procedure for seizing and selling abandoned real property of less than one acre in size that has
delinquent taxes, penalties, interest and costs against it in excess of its appraised value, by tax
warrant; and
WHEREAS, if the Tax Warrant Properties are seized and offered for sale at a Tax Sale,
some or all may be bid -off to the City of Paris, rather than sold to a private bidder; and
WHEREAS, should any of the Tax Warrant Properties be bid -off to the CITY, the CITY
desires that the Tax Warrant Properties be promptly re -sold by public re -sale in accordance with
Texas Property Tax Code Subsections 34.05(c) and (d), subject to any remaining rights of
redemption and other rights or privileges provided for by law or court order; and
WHEREAS, the properties identified in Exhibit "B" (the "Trustee Properties ") are
parcels of real property which have previously been bid -off either to the City of Paris or to
Lamar County and may be re -sold in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code Subsections
34.05(c) and (d), subject to any remaining rights of redemption and other rights or privileges
provided for by law or court order; and
WHEREAS, Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.05 authorizes the CITY by resolution
of its City Council to request the Sheriff or Constable to sell Trustee Properties and other
properties that are bid -off to it and other taxing units at public sale; and
WHEREAS, Texas Property Tax Code Subsection 34.05(b) provides that Trustee
Property may be re -sold at any amount if the re -sale is conducted in accordance with Texas
Property Tax Code Subsections 34.05(c) and (d);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City Council of
Paris, Texas, that:
Section 1. The Sheriff or a Constable is hereby requested to re -sell the Tax Warrant
Properties by public sale in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code Subsections 34.05(b), (c)
& (d), to the extent that a Tax Warrant Property is bid -off to the City of Paris, and as otherwise
permitted by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Section 2. The Sheriff or a Constable is hereby requested to re -sell the Trustee Properties
by public sale in accordance with Texas Property Tax Code Subsections 34.05(b), (c) & (d), as
permitted by the Texas Property Tax Code.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to set a minimum
bid for each property subject to public sale, and to withdraw any individual property (in whole or
part) from public sale if it is in the best interests of the City of Paris.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in
accordance with the provisions of the law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 27th day of January, 2014.
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent yar, y Attorney
Exhibit "A" — "Tax Warrant Properties"
Acct No
D- scr-Proper
Acres
Address
10501
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 2
0.15
2800 Blk W Campbell
10502
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 4
0.15
2800 Blk W Campbell St
10506
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 10
0.15
2800 Blk Of Colvin St
10508
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 12
0.15
2875 Colvin St
10509
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 13 & 14
0.3
965 N.W. 28Th
10511
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 2, Lot 4
0.17
W Side Of N.W. 29Th 1000 Blk
10512
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 2, Lot 5 & 6
0.33
W Side Of N.W. 29Th 1000 Blk
10513
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 2, Lot 7
0.17
W Side Of N.W. 29Th 1000 Blk
10516
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 3, Lot 3
0.15
E Side Of N.W. 29Th 1000 Blk
10517
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 3, Lot 4
0.15
E Side Of N.W. 29Th 1000 Blk
10518
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 3, Lot 5
0.15
1040 N.W. 29Th
10520
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 3, Lot 18
0.12
10530
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 4, Lot 6
0.19
2700 Blk Colvin St
10531
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 4, Lot 7
0.2
2700 Blk Colvin St
10535
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 5, Lot 2
0.13
1020 N.W. 28Th
10536
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 5, Lot 3 & 4
0.26
1030 N.W. 28Th
10538
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 5, Lot 11
0.13
10542
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 5, Lot 16 & 17
0.2
Lot N Of 1250 N.W. 28Th
10544
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 5, Lot 29
0.13
22024
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 5, Lot 10
0.13
22027
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 2, Lot 16
0.13
W Side Of N.W. 29Th 1200 Blk
22028
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 2, Lot 3
0.17
W Side Of N.W. 29Th 1000 Blk
22764
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 3
0.15
2800 Blk W Campbell
39377
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 2, Lot 12
0.17
W Side Of N.W. 29Th 1200 Blk
100908
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 6, Lot 14
0.17
101207
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 1, Lot 5
0.15
2800 Blk W Campbell
102781
Cedar Hill Addition, Block 3, Lot 6
0.15
Lot N Of 1040 29Th N.W.
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Exhibit "A" List of Tax Warrant Properties, Page 1 of 1
Exhibit "B" — "Trustee Properties"
10902 E S CONNER ADDITION, BLOCK 1, 0.1093 NW 9TH
LOT 27
10906 E S CONNER ADDITION, BLOCK 1,
LOT 33
11066 EAST PARK ADDITION, BLOCK G,
LOT 4
11832 GIBBONS PARK, BLOCK 4, LOT 27
16288 CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 141, LOT 5
16350 CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 144, LOT 11 PT
15A
19623 SPERRY'S 1 ST ADDITION, BLOCK 6,
LOT N PT OF 15
Exhibit `B" List of Turstee Properties, Page 1 of 1
0.1093 1021 NW 9TH
0.172 13th Near E Center
0.172 900 BLOCK CEDAR
0.426 330 WOODLAWN
0.14 613 SE 5TH
0.1837 28th NW near Graham