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RESOLUTION NO. 1676
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
DENYING THE REQUEST OF H.C. CROSBY, L.P., FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM AD
VALOREM TAXATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 11.1825 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE
CONCERNING THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF LOW-INCOME
HOUSING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF I-10 AND NORTH MAIN STREET IN THE
6800-6900 BLOCK OF NORTH MAIN STREET, BAYTOWN, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO OPPOSE
AND DENY THE APPLICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
WHEREAS, H.C. Crosby, L.P., has filed an application with the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs for construction of a low income tax exempt property within the City of Baytown at the
southeast comer of 1-10 and North Main Street in the 6800-6900 block of North Main Street, Baytown, Harris
County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City cannot afford the loss of ad valorem tax revenue that would result from approving
the exemptions as requested; and
WHEREAS, based upon the above-referenced finding, the City must herein deny the request for
exemptions from ad valorem property taxation; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby determines that the City cannot afford the loss of ad
valorem tax revenue that would result from approving the application of H.C. Crosby, L.P, for tax exemption for
a development at the southeast corner of I-10 and North Main Street in the 6800-6900 block of North Main
Street, Baytown, Harris County, Texas.
Section 2: That because of the finding in Section 1 hereof, the City Council of the City of
Baytown hereby denies the request from H.C. Crosby, L.P., for an exemption pursuant to Section 11.1825 of the
Texas Tax Code.
Section 3: That the City Manager of the City of Baytown is hereby directed to take all action
necessary to deny the request and to oppose the request, if necessary, before the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs, the Harris County Appraisal District, and any other governmental entity or tribunal
exercising jurisdiction over this matter.
Section 4: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the City
Council of the City of Baytown.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED, by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 9'h day of September, 2004.
CALVIN MUNDINGER, Mayor
ATTEST:
G RY 7. SMIT( City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ, SR ity Attorney
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