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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 23-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS
RATIFYING THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE AS REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024 ANNUAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake has adopted an annual budget that required raising
more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 3195 requires that the governing body ratify the property tax
increase reflected in the budget in a separate vote; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That the findings above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated
herein.
SECTION 2: That the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas hereby ratifies the
property tax increase reflected in the Town of Westlake Fiscal Year 2024 annual budget.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof
and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this resolution without the invalid
provision.
SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2023
ATTEST:
Sean Kilbride, Mayor
Amy M. Piukana, Town Secretary
Resolution 23-54
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney