HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (RESOLUTION R-15-3841)-02/03/2015 RESOLUTION R-15-3841
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 9,
2015, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CITY COUNCILMEMBERS,
PLACE 5 AND PLACE 6, AND AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION
AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH
TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, desires to conduct a General
Election as set forth by the City of Colleyville Charter and
Texas Election Code, Section 41.001, to be held on Saturday,
May 9, 2015, at which time the voters. will elect City
Councilmembers to Place 5 and Place 6, including the conduct
of early voting; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution R-14-3801 which called
a Special Election to also be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015,
at which time the voters will adopt ,or reject propositions
relative to the protection of Glade Road, including the conduct
of early voting as outlined herein; and
WHEREAS, all statutory and constitutional requirements for the passage
of this Resolution have been adhered to, including but not
limited to, the Texas Open Meetings Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied
in their entirety.
Sec. 2. THAT a General Election is hereby called to elect City
Councilmembers to Place 5 and Place 6, to serve until their
successors are duly elected and qualified. Such election shall
be held at Bransford Elementary School, 601 Glade Road,
Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 7:00 a.m.
to 7:00 p.m.
Sec. 3. THAT if a Run-Off Election is necessary, it shall be held in
compliance with the Texas Election Code and requirements of
the City of Colleyville Charter.
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Sec. 4. THAT qualified persons for City Council may file as candidates
by filing applications in the Office of the City Secretary, 100
Main Street, Colleyville, Texas, Wednesday, January 28, 2015
through Friday, February 27, 2015, Monday through Friday,
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sec. 5. THAT Frank Phillips, Tarrant County Elections Administrator,
2700 Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, is hereby
appointed as Early Voting Clerk and may appoint additional
deputy early voting clerks, as necessary, to properly conduct
the election. Applications for ballot by mail must be received
by mail no later than the close of business on Friday, April 30,
2015 (Mailing address: Tarrant County Elections, Attention:
Frank Phillips, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 961011, Fort
Worth, Texas, 76161-0011).
Sec. 6. THAT Early Voting shall be conducted at Tarrant County's Main
Early Voting location: Tarrant County Elections Center, 2700
Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111; Colleyville City Hall,
100 Main Street, Training Room, second floor, and branch
offices for early voting by personal appearance shall also be
established as outlined in the Election Agreement with Tarrant
County Elections Administration.
Sec. 7. THAT early voting shall begin on Monday, April 27, 2015, and
shall end Tuesday, May 5, 2015, and the dates and times shall
be as set forth below:
April 27 - May 1 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 2 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 3 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 4 - 5 Monday - Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sec. 8. THAT Tarrant County's voting equipment shall be employed
for the regular municipal election, including early voting,
herein ordered in compliance with the provisions of Chapter
121 of the Texas Election Code, as amended.
Sec. 9. THAT Tarrant County Elections Administration will assume the
responsibility for the Election Officers and the Early Voting
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Ballot Board in accordance with the provisions of an Election
Agreement for the conduct of the election on the aforesaid
election date and the Mayor shall execute such Election
Agreement on behalf of the City.
Sec. 10. THAT the Election shall be conducted according to the election
laws of the State of Texas and requirements of the Charter of
the City of Colleyville.
Sec. 11. THAT Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 shall apply to the conduct
of the Special Election approved by Resolution R-14-3801.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF (p AYES, 0 NAYS, AND
D ABSTENTIONS, THIS THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2015.
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-:City Secretary Mayor Pro Tem