STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: August 27, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Budget and Management Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the approval of the Rockwall Central Appraisal District’s (RCAD) proposal to complete the 2nd floor renovation containing 7,500 sq. ft. at the site of the current appraisal office located at 841 Justin Road, Rockwall, Texas, pursuant to § 6.051 of the Tex. Tax Code which requires such proposal be approved by three-fourths (3/4) of all taxing units entitled to vote on the appointment of RCAD board members which includes the City of Dallas - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for future cost)
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BACKGROUND
The Texas Property Tax Code requires appraisal districts obtain approval of 75 percent of their taxing units (school districts, county, and cities) to purchase, lease, or renovate a building to house the appraisal district office. RCAD submitted a request to the City of Dallas for an expansion and renovation project. The plan included a 12,000 sq. ft. two-story addition, expanded parking lot, and updates to the current building and was estimated to be $4,000,000 and began in 2018. A decision was made to leave the second floor of the building unfinished at the time of the construction to save costs and reduce the amount of money that would be borrowed to construct the new facility.
This item proposes completing the 7,500 sq. ft. interiors of the second floor of the current appraisal district. The completion costs will not exceed $500,000.
The RCAD office at 841 Justin Road, Rockwall, Texas has been in use for 20 years. In that time, the population of Rockwall County has almost tripled and continues to grow at an increasing rate. While the building is structurally sound, it lacks the space and parking capacity to adequately serve employees and citizens. The project will greatly enlarge and enhance the comfort in the public areas. The parking area will triple and offer a one-way flow of traffic, accommodate all visitors, and make access to the building safer.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On September 23, 2020, the City Council authorized approval of the renovation of real property for the Rockwall Central Appraisal District in accordance with Section 6.051 of the Texas Tax Code by Resolution No. 20-1483.
FISCAL INFORMATION
The action has no cost consideration to the City. Rockwall Central Appraisal District plans to complete the second-floor renovation at the site of the current appraisal office. Pending approval of three-fourths of their taxing units entitled to vote on the appointment of RCAD board members. The additional costs for this project are included in RACD’s budget and will not increase the rate charged to the City.