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RESOLUTION NO. 1804
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS, OPPOSING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARGES FOR
SERVICES RENDERED BY THE HARRIS COUNTY MEDICAL
EXAMINER'S OFFICE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Harris County Medical Examiner notified the City of Baytown by
written correspondence that the Medical Examiner's Office would begin billing for requested
laboratory services; and
WHEREAS, services rendered by the Medical Examiner's Office have historically been
furnished at no additional cost, similar to other County taxpayer supported services such as the
District Attorney's Office, the County and District Court system and the County Jail system, etc.;
and
WHEREAS, incorporated cities in Harris County and other police agencies were never
consulted prior to the announcement of the imposition of charges; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee schedule amounts to a double-billing for services, in that
the residents of Baytown participate mightily in the ad valorem taxation of Harris County
residents; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fee schedule will result in an unfunded annual mandate costing
the taxpayers of Baytown approximately ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100
DOLLARS ($100,000.00); NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,
TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas:
a. stands firmly opposed to the proposed fee schedule and any fee that amounts to a
double-taxation of the residents of the City of Baytown;
b. respectfully requests of Harris County that prior to the consideration and imposition
of any fees proposed for services of the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office
that the City of Baytown be contacted and consulted; and
c. believes that the implementation of any fees proposed for services of the Harris
County Medical Examiner's Office may adversely affect prosecution in Baytown and
throughout Harris County.
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by
the City Council of the City of Baytown.
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INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the
City of Baytown this the 13th day of July, 2006.
SAM A , Mayor Pro Tern
LORR D , City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ, SR.,oy Attorney
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