2014-012 - Approve a private re-sale of bid-off tax properties to Raymond EthridgeRESOLUTION NO. 2014-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
APPROVING A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL AS
FAIR HOUSING MONTH; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Paris supports Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968, popularly known as the Federal Fair Housing Act, which prohibits
discrimination in housing; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Paris has executed a Proclamation proclaiming
the month of April as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Paris which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A "; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the City of
Paris and its citizens that the City Council show support of the Fair Housing law by
approving said proclamation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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 Proclamation proclaiming April as "Fair Housing Month" in
the City of Paris in the form shown in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, be, and the same is
hereby, approved.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of
ATTEST:
nice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The strength of our nation, and all of its states and cities, flows from
the promise of individual liberty, equality, and freedom of choice; and
WHEREAS, Equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex
handicap, familial status, or national origin is a fundamental goal of our nation and
state; and
WHEREAS, April 2014 marks the 46th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1968, popularly known as the Federal Fair Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, Barriers that diminish the rights and limit the options of any citizen
will ultimately diminish the rights and limit the options of all, and
WHEREAS, Fair housing is the policy of the City of Paris, Texas and
implementation of that policy requires the positive commitment, involvement and
support of each one of our citizens:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor of the City of Paris, Texas, on
behalf of the citizens of Paris do hereby proclaim the month ofApri12014 as
"FAIR HOUSING MONTH"
in the City of Paris and do, hereby, urge all the citizens of Paris to become aware of and
support the practice of Fair Housing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Paris to be affixed this 14th day of April, 2014.
A.J. Hashmi, M.D., Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS APPROVING A PRIVATE RE -SALE OF BID -OFF
TAX PROPERTIES TO RAYMOND ETHRIDGE OR HIS
DESIGNEE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Tract 19, identified in Exhibit "A" (the "Re -Sale Property ") is a
parcel of real property which was bid off to the City of Paris as trustee for itself, Lamar
County, Paris ISD and Paris Junior College at a public tax sale conducted on April 1,
2014; and
WHEREAS, Texas Property Tax Code Section 34.05(1) provides that the Re -Sale
Property may be sold by private sale in lieu of a public sale under Texas Property Tax
Code Section 34.05(c) & (d) with the approval of all taxing units entitled to receive
proceeds from the sale, being the City of Paris, Lamar County, Paris ISD and Paris Junior
College; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Raymond Ethridge (the "Purchaser ") has made an offer to
purchase the Re -Sale Property for $250.00 (the "Private Sale ");
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the City
Council of Paris, Texas, that:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby in all things approved.
Section 2. The Purchaser's offer is accepted and the Private Sale is hereby
approved.
Section 3. Subject to the Private Sale also being approved by Lamar County,
Paris ISD and Paris Junior College, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a tax deed
conveying the Re -Sale Property to the Purchaser or his designee.
Section 4. The proceeds of the Private Sale shall be distributed in accordance
with the Texas Property Tax Code and the orders of the District Courts of Lamar County,
Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of April, 2014.
ATTEST:
anice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent r, orney
Exhibit "A" — "Re -Sale Property"
Tract 19: East Park Addition, Block P, Lot 28, 1341 11th NE, in the City of Paris, Lamar
County, Texas, per the records of the Lamar County Appraisal District and the plat
records of the City of Paris and Lamar County (LCAD Acct. No. 11185) - per the
Order(s) and Tax Warrant issued in Cause No. 83246, City of Paris v Pearlie M Burns
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