HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-08-2939)-02/05/2008RESOLUTION R-08-2939
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS,
CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 10, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING COUNCILMEMBERS TO PLACE 3 AND PLACE 4
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 10,
2008, 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, 601 Glade
Road, Colleyville, Texas, on the 10th day of May 2008, 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 Charter of the City
of Colleyville.
Sec. 4. THAT qualified persons for City Council Offices may file as candidates by
filing applications in the Office of the City Secretary, 100 Main Street,
Colleyville, Texas, February 11 through March 10, 2008, Monday through
Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (State statute designates Saturday,
February 9, 2008, as the first day to file but the Office of the City Secretary
is not required to be open for filing activity).
Sec. S. THAT Steve Raborn, Tarrant County Elections Administrator, 2700
Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, is hereby appointed as Early
Voting Clerk and Cynthia Singleton, City Secretary, 100 Main Street,
Colleyville, Texas, shall serve as Deputy Early Voting Clerk. Applications
for ballot by mail must be received by mail no later than the close of
business on Friday, May 2, 2008 (Mailing address: P.O. Box 961011, Fort
Worth, Texas, 76161-0011; Attention: Steve Raborn, Early Voting Clerk).
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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 April 28, 2008, and shall end May 6,
2008, and the dates and times shall be as set forth below:
April 28-30 Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 1-2 Thursday -Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 3 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (extended hours)
May 4 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (extended hours)
May 5-6 Monday -Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (extended hours)
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.
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 AYES, O NAYS AND
ABSTENTIONS, THIS THE DAY OF 2008.
ATTEST:
Cynthia ingleton, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
David Kelly
Mayor