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RESOLUTION R-09-3103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS,
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR AUGUST 1, 2009, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING A COUNCILMEMBER TO PLACE 2
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, is required to conduct a Special Election
pursuant to the Texas Constitution to fill a vacancy in Place 2 of the
Colleyville City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Colleyville City Council to call an election and set a
date and procedures for the election, including the date and 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 Special Election is hereby called to elect a City Councilmember to
Place 2, to serve until the completion of the term for that position which
will be in May 2010 or until the successor for that position is duly elected
and qualified. Such election shall be held at Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main
Street, Colleyville, Texas on the 1st day of August 2009, 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, beginning June 3, 2009 and ending July 1, 2009,
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sec. 5. 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, July 24, 2009 (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 the Main Early Voting location:
Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main Street, Training Room, second floor,
Colleyville, Texas.
Sec. 7. THAT early voting shall begin on July 15, 2009, and shall end July 28,
2009, and the dates and times shall be as set forth below:
July 15-17, 2009
July 20-24, 2009
July 25, 2009
July 26, 2009
July 27-28, 2009
Wednesday- Friday
Monday -Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday -Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sec. 8. THAT Tarrant County's voting equipment shall be employed for the
special 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 ORDERED AND RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF '~ AYES, p NAYS AND O
ABSTENTIONS, THIS THE z ~~ DAY OF 2009.
ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
ynthia ingleton, TRMC, CMC `~,-- Jon Ayers`
City Secretary Mayor Pro Tem