04-97-Resolution-Supporting the Existing Boundary between Denton and Tarry County-06/02/1997CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS
RESOLUTION No. R04-97
Novi 1 t 1 11' 1 011 1
WHEREAS, The Tarrant County Commissioners Court is claiming a 150 year -old survey
error and is suing Denton County to move the northern boundary of Tarrant County farther north,
taking away pasts of Alliance Airport, Trophy Club, Roanoke and Flower Mound; and
WHEREAS, approval of this action will double the amount of county taxes for chose
homeowners who are forced into Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, approval of this action will mean more than a $1QQ million cost in the
current property tax valuations in Denton County; and
WHEREAS, the subject area, approximately 5,500 acres, forms part of the foundation
of the economic growth in Denton County, and the potential value of this land is immeasurable
with the intense growth that Denton County is experiencing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sanger, Texas is within the boundaries of Denton County, and
the City Council of the City of Sanger is concerned with the future growth and economic
potential of Denton 'County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANGER, TEXASc
SECTION 1. That the Sanger City Council is in full support of the existing boundary
between Denton County and Tarrant County.
SECTION 2. That the Sanger City Council joins Denton County in opposing Tarrant
County's lawsuit to take land from Denton County's border.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage, and it is so resolved.
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ChavezCity S
Mayor, City of Sanger