HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (RESOLUTION R-17-4089)-02/07/2017 RESOLUTION R-17-4089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS, CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 6, 2017, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO PLACE 3 AND
PLACE 4 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 6,
2017, at which time the voters will elect City Councilmembers
to Place 3 and Place 4, including the conduct of early voting;
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 3 and Place 4, 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 6, 2017, 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.
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 18, 2017
through Friday, February 17, 2017, Monday through Friday,
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Sec. 5. THAT Stephen Vickers, Chief Deputy Elections Administrator, or
his successor, 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
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (Mailing address: Tarrant County
Elections, Attention: Stephen Vickers, Early Voting Clerk, or his
successor, 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 24, 2017, and
shall end Tuesday, May 2, 2017, and the dates and times shall
be as set forth below:
April 24 - 28 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 29 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 30 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 1 - 2 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
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.
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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.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF q- AYES, in NAYS, AND 6
ABSTENTIONS, THIS THE 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2017.
Mayor Richard Newton Ate_ Mayor Pro Tern Chris Putnam Atr—
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura Place 5, Nancy Coplen
Place 2, Bobby Lindamood IA. .C, Place 6, Mike Taylor ,-
Place 4, Jody Short
ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Arty`�� elley RMC Richard Newton
City Secretary Mayor