Adopt the Property Tax Freeze Program as Provided for in 2007 Public Chpater 581

RESOLUTION # _____

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PROPERTY TAX FREEZE PROGRAM AS PROVIDED FOR IN 2007 PUBLIC CHAPTER 581

WHEREAS, Chapter 581 of the Public Acts of 2007, codified in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-705, is a local option law which authorizes counties to adopt a property tax freeze program; and

WHEREAS, the __________ County Legislative Body has determined that it is in the best interests of _________County that the county adopt the property tax freeze program;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislative Body of ____________ County, meeting this _____ day of _________________, 20__, that:

SECTION 1. The property tax freeze program as provided for in Chapter 581 of the Public Acts of 2007, codified in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-705, is hereby adopted by the County Legislative Body of ____________ County.

SECTION 2. The property tax freeze program shall be implemented and administered in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 67-5-705 and the rules promulgated by the State Board of Equalization through the Division of Property Assessments.

SECTION 3. The County Clerk shall file a copy of this resolution with the Division of Property Assessments within 45 days of its adoption.

Adopted this day of , 20__.

APPROVED: County Mayor

ATTEST: County Clerk