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Item # 20.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/09/2021
Department:	City Secretary

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on a Resolution Casting a Vote for the Fourth Member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District.

BACKGROUND:

At the September 14, 2021 Council Meeting, the City Council approved Resolution No. R21-048 nominating Mr. Michael Hurtt as the Town's selection for re-appointment as the Suburban Cities Representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). Mr. Hurtt currently serves in that position and has expressed interest in serving another term.

On October 28, 2021, Mr. W. Kenneth Nolan, Executive Director/Chief Appraiser, advised that the nomination process for persons to serve on the DCAD Board of Directors has been completed. By state law, the Town is now required to vote by official ballot resolution no later than December 17, 2021 for Place 4 on the Board. If the Town chooses to abstain from voting, a notification must be submitted in writing. The nominees and nominating cities are as follows:

Nominee	Nominating Entities
Mr. Michael Hurtt	Addison, Desoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Richardson & Seagoville
Ms. Shaunte L. Allen	Glenn Heights
Ms. Dianne Cartwright	Irving
Mr. Brett Franks	Sachse
Mr. Steven Nichols	Hutchins

The votes required for election to the Board in Place 4 and 5 must receive a majority of the 30 votes eligible.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

Attachments
Resolution - DCAD
Memo - DCAD Election Information