Authorize the casting of one hundred ninety-three (193) for Matt Doyle and two (2) votes for Donald Gartman by the City of Texas City, to serve on the Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) Board of Directors, for the 2024-2025 term.

Bi-annually, the City of Texas City is offered the opportunity to cast all or a portion of their total number of votes (195) for up to five (5) individuals to serve on the GCAD Board of Directors.  In accordance with the Property Tax Code, the City of Texas City must pass a formal resolution designating the number of votes cast for candidates.  The written resolution along with the attached Ballot must be acted upon and submitted to Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) office before December 15, 2023.  Once all votes are received by GCAD, they will tally the votes and notify all voting units of the outcome of the voting prior to December 31, 2023.   

There is no direct financial impact regarding this action.

It is the recommendation of the Mayor to cast one hundred ninety-three (193) votes for Matt Doyle and two (2) votes for Donald Gartman.