HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (Resolution R-19-4346)-01/15/2019RESOLUTION R-19-4346
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 4,
2019, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCILMEMBERS TO PLACE 1 AND PLACE 2 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 4, 2019, at which time the voters will elect a Mayor and
City Councilmembers to Place 1 and Place 2, 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 a Mayor and
City Councilmembers to Place 1 and Place 2, 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 4, 2019, 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 16, 2019 through Friday, February 15, 2019,
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Sec.5. THAT Heider Garcia, 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 23, 2019 (Mailing address: Tarrant County
Elections, Attention: Nathan Neblett, 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 22, 2019, and
shall end Tuesday, April 30, 2019, and the dates and times
shall be as set forth below:
April
22 - 26
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.
- 5:00
p.m.
April
27
Saturday
7:00 a.m.
- 7:00
p.m.
April
28
Sunday
11:00 a.m.
- 4:00
p.m.
April
29-30
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 7 AYES, 0 NAYS ON THIS THE 15TH DAY OF
JANUARY 2019.
Mayor Richard Newton Aye Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Lindamood Aye
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura Aye Place 3, Kathy Wheat Aye
Place 4, George Dodson Aye Place 5, Chuck Kelley Aye
Place 6, Callie Rigney Aye
ATTEST:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
C OF COLLEYVILLE
Richard Newton
Mayor