HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 111406-O - Lien 1102 E University AveRESOLUTION NO. %J1 V d, p
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
RELEASE OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN AGAINST
PROPERTY OWNED BY DON H. FOWLER, SR. LOCATED
AT 1102 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has received a request from Georgetown Title
Company, on behalf of Don H. Fowler, Sr., for the release of a special assessment lien
against its property located at 1102 East University Avenue; and
WHEREAS, by ordinance dated October 10,1922 and filed of record on January 25,
1923, at Volume 6, Page 415, Mechanics Lien Records of Williamson County, Texas, an
assessment hen in the amount of $782.06 was levied against the following described real
property and against the real and true owner of said property at the time of the assessment,
Mrs. L.B. Sneed, to be due and payable within four (4) years of said assessment.
Block 9, SNYDER ADDITION, a subdivision in and to the CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, Williamson County, Texas (the
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has no financial records dating back to 1922
and, therefore, no determination can be made as to whether or not the assessment was
paid; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after hearing the request and finding the specific facts
as stated above, now concludes that the subject property should be released from the
special assessment lien.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this resolution implements Finance Pohcy End 14.00 of the Century Plan - Policy
Plan Element, which states "All municipal operations are conducted in an efficient
business -like manner and sufficient financial resources for both current and future needs
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are provided"; and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in
conflict with any other Century Plan. Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the
Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to
attest this resolution and the City Attorney is hereby directed to release the subject special
assessment lien against the above -described Property on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this
day of November, 2006.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
By: 9/
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Gaelon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
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RELEASE OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT LIEN
WHEREAS, by ordinance dated October 10, 1922, an assessment lien was ordered by the
City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ("City"), and filed of record on January 25,1923 at
Volume 6, Page 415, of the Mechanics Lien Records of Williamson County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council levied an assessment in the sum of $782 06 against the
following real property described in said ordinance and agamst Mrs. L.B. Sneed, the real and true
owner of said property at the time of assessment.
Being Block 9, SNYDER ADDITION, a subdivision in and to the CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, Wilhamson County, Texas.
WHEREAS, Don H. Fowler, Sr. is the current owner of the above -described property, which
is encumbered by said hen; and
WHEREAS, said assessment lien was due and payable within four (4) years after the date of
issuance; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2006, by Resolution No. l %i`'& ,- 0 , the City Council
of the City of Georgetown resolved to release said lien, as it is unable to confirm whether or not
the lien has been paid, since the City has no financial records dating back to 1923.
NOW, THEREFORE, KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that for and in
consideration of the recitals above and other good and valuable consideration the receipt of which
is hereby acknowledged the undersigned has RELEASED AND DISCHARGED and by these
presents does hereby RELEASE AND DISCHARGE the above described property from any and
all liens recorded at Volume 6, Page 415 of the Mechanic's Lien Records of Williamson County
Texas.
EXECUTED the 1 `At day of November, 2006.
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, a Texas home -rule A 1"1 EST:
municipal corporation
By: ( ✓ �2-
Gary Nelo Mayor Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
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COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this cPday of November, 2006,
by Gary Nelon, Mayor, of the City of Georgetown, Texas, a Texas home -rule municipal
corporation, on behalf of said municipal corporation.
SANDRA D. LEE
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
January 3, 2010
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
Notary Public, State of Texas