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RESOLUTION R-06-2656
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS,
CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 13, 2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO PLACES 3 AND 4 FOR TWO YEARS AND
PLACES 5 AND 6 FOR THREE YEARS
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, desires to conduct a General Election as set
forth by Section 41.001, Texas Election Code, to be held on May 13,
2006, at which time the voters will elect City Councilmembers to Places 3,
4, 5, and 6, including the conduct of early voting; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3.01 of the City Charter, the term of office for Places 3
and 4 shall be two years, and the term of office for Places 5 and 6 shall be
3 years; and
WHEREAS, at the 2008 general election in May, the term of office for Places 3 and 4
shall be for 3 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
(GCISD) and Tarrant County desire to conduct a joint election pursuant to
the provisions of the Texas Election Code, including the conduct of joint
early voting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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THAT a General Election is hereby called to elect City Councilmembers to
Places 3, 4, 5, and 6, to serve until their successors are duly elected and
qualified. Such election shall be held in the cafeteria at Bransford
Elementary, 601 Glade Road, Colleyville, Texas, on the 13th day of May
2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
THAT if a Run-Off Election is necessary, it shall be held in compliance
with the Texas Election Code and requirements of the Charter of the City
of Colleyville.
THAT qualified persons for City Council Offices may file as candidates by
filing applications in the office of the City Secretary 100 Main Street,
Monday, February 13, 2006, through March 13, 2006, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00
p.m. Monday through Friday. (State statute designates Saturday, February
11, 2006, as the first day to file but the City Secretary's Office is not
required to be open for filing activity).
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THAT Gayle Hamilton, Tarrant County Interim Elections Administrator,
2700 Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, is hereby appointed as
Early Voting Clerk and the City Secretary, 100 Main Street, Colleyville,
Texas, shall serve as Deputy Early Voting Clerk. Applications for ballot by
mail shall be mailed to Gayle Hamilton, Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box
961011, Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0011 and must be received by mail no
later than the close of business on May 5, 2006.
THAT Early Voting shall be conducted at the Main Early Voting location:
Muller Building, 600 W. Weatherford Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102, at
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.
THAT Early Voting will begin on May 1, 2006 and will end on May 9, 2006,
and the dates and times shall be as set forth below:
May 1 - 5
May6
May7
May 8-9
Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday and Tuesday
8:00 a.m, - 5:00 p.m,
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Extended hours)
11 :00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Extended hours)
7:00 a,m. - 7:00 p.m. (Extended hours)
THAT Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting equipment shall be
employed for the regular municipal election, including early voting, and the
eScan will be employed on Election Day, herein ordered in compliance
with the provisions of Chapter 121 of the Texas Election Code, as
amended,
THAT for purposes of processing ballots cast in early voting, the election
officers for the Early Voting Ballot Board shall be appointed and
designated by the Tarrant County Elections Administration.
THAT the Election shall be conducted in accordance with the election laws
of the State of Texas and requirements of the Charter of the City of
Colleyville, and as may be required by law, all election materials and
proceedings shall be printed in both English and Spanish.
THAT the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a
joint election agreement for said election with Tarrant County.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
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APPROVED THIS 7>>f DAY OF Z~ 2006, BY A VOTE OF
.5 AYES, 0 NAYS AND 0 ABS NTIONS.
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
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David Kelly ( ,
Mayor