Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving A Proposal for Certain Facility Renovations by the Ellis Appraisal District; Making Findings of Fact; Finding that the Meeting at Which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; and Declaring an Effective Date
Requested Action
With the population increase in Ellis County, Ellis Appraisal District has seen an escalation in property owner protests. This challenge presents a need for more Appraisal Review Board (ARB) panel meeting rooms.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of the Resolution.
Description/History
The twenty-two member ARB meets in panels of three members. Each panel can accommodate an average of 28 hearings per day. There are two to three large ARB panel rooms at the front of the District office, that with minor alterations can be divided into four to six panel rooms. This additional space would make room for 56 to 84 additional hearings per day.
Justification
The District has the funds in reserve to cover the cost of this renovation, so no additional funding from the taxing unit or financing will be necessary to accomplish this solution.
Funding Source
N/A.
Prepared By
Troy Lestina, Deputy City Manager/CFO; 817-276-4258