Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution authorizing the Presiding Officer of the Williamson County Commissioners Court to execute a Deed without Warranty from the City of Taylor, Texas, in trust for the use and benefit of the Taylor Independent School District, and Williamson County, Texas to The Housing Authority of the City of Taylor pertaining to part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Washington Heights Addition described in Document #2009086069 of the Official Public Records, Williamson County, Texas (R018430).

In 2009, Williamson County filed a lawsuit to collect delinquent property taxes on behalf of itself, Taylor Independent School District, the City of Taylor, Texas, and the Williamson County Education District vs. Myrtle Griffin et al. On July 20, 2009, a judgment was signed ordering foreclosure of the tax lien. Pursuant to the Property Tax Code in November of 2009, the property was offered for sale at a public tax foreclosure sale. The property has been held in trust with an exempt status since November 2009 and has therefore been completely exempt from taxation since that date.  The Housing Authority of the City of Taylor has proposed to purchase the property for a sum of $50.00. The property would be used for residential single-family development in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. After the residences are built, the property will be conveyed to the new owner, returning the property to the tax roll with an increased value. By accepting this offer, the County is removing this property from exempted tax status, meaning the property will once again generate tax revenue for all the applicable taxing units listed above.  For the reasons stated herein, it is my recommendation to accept this offer by the Housing Authority of the City of Taylor.