HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-93-883)-05/07/1993
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RESOLUTION R-93-883
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A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR AND CALLING A
RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL
KEMBER, PLACE ONE, FOR THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS.
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WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, is a home rule city
chartered under the laws and constitution of the
state of Texas; and
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WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Colleyville, Texas,
provides for the election of its Mayor and members
of its City Council by majority of votes cast in an
annual election called for such purpose; and
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WHEREAS, the regular annual election of officers of the City
of Colleyville, Texas, is held on the first
Saturday in May of each year; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the Texas Election Code requires the
City of Colleyville, Texas, by appropriate action
of its City Council, to establish a date not
earlier than the 20th date or later than the 30th
day after the date the final canvass of the main
election is completed as the date for a runoff
election necessitated for the election of members
of its City Council; and
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WHEREAS, Tarrant County will conduct a Run-Off Election
County wide to fill the unexpired term of the
office of U. S. Senate.
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WHEREAS, it is desirable for voter convenience and to reduce
the overall cost to each entity that said elections
be held jointly with those political subdivisions
in Tarrant County conducting a Run-Off Election on
June 5, 1993; and
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WHEREAS, in order that the j oint election be organized
properly, this political subdivision in Tarrant
County hereby selects the Tarrant County Election
Administrator to conduct and coordinate this joint
election; and
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Resolution R-93-883
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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THAT a Run-Off Election is hereby called to elect a
city councilperson to Place 1 to serve until their
successor is duly elected and qualified. Such
election shall be held at the City Hall, 5400
Bransford Road, Colleyville, Texas, on the 5th day
of June, 1993, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
THAT we hold our Run-Off Election jointly with
Tarrant County, in accordance with section 271.002,
Texas Election Code, and that said election be
conducted jointly pursuant to the terms of the
agreement as was followed for the General Election
held on May 1, 1993.
THAT early voting shall commence at city Hall on
dates to be determined by the Governor of the State
of Texas.
THAT the following persons shall be the
officers who shall conduct the election:
Sharon Lambert - Presiding Judge
Helen Lear - Alternate Presiding Judge
THAT voting machines shall be employed
for election day, excluding early voting,
herein ordered in compliance with the
provisions of Chapter 121 of the Texas
Election Code, as amended.
THAT the County appoint the Early Voting Ballot
Board and presiding officers.
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.
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AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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Passed by a vote of 4' ayes,
abstentions on the 7til day of
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ATTEST:
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J~iS' CMe
City Secretary
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Richard Newton
Mayor