HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance No. 916-01 11-13-2001 ORDINANCE NO. 916-O1
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY TO DEFRAY COSTS OF COLLECTING
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES PURSUANT TO TEXAS
TAX CODE, SECTIONS 33.07 AND 33.08
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richland Hills deems it necessary to have a
declared policy regarding the expense of collecting delinquent property taxes due to the District;
and,
WHEREAS, said City Council is of the opinion that said expense of collecting delinquent
taxes should be borne by the delinquent properties and their owners who are responsible for
incurring such expenses; and,
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature in enacting Texas Tax Code, Sections 33.07 and 33.08
• has authorized the adoption of an additional penalty to be added to delinquent taxes to offset the
costs of collection;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: The City of Richland Hills hereby adopts the
additional fifteen percent (15%) penalties to defray the costs of collection of delinquent taxes as
authorized by Texas Tax Code, Sections 33.07 and 33.08.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, by
a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions, on this the 13th day of November, 2001.
APPROVED:
C. F. KELLEY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERRI WILLIS, CMC, CITY SECRETARY