HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (Resolution R-20-4463)-01/21/2020RESOLUTION R-20-4463
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS, CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 2, 2020, 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
REAS, 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 2,
2020, 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 Colleyville City Hall, 100 Main Street, Second Floor,
Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday, May 2, 2020, 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 15, 2020
through Friday, February 14, 2020, 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
21, 2020 (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 20, 2020, and
shall end Tuesday, April 28, 2020, and the dates and times
shall be as set forth below:
April 20 - 24
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
April 25
Saturday
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April 26
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April 27-28
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 subject to negotiation and execution of an Election
Agreement by the Mayor, Tarrant County Elections
Administration will assume the responsibility for the Election
Officers and the Early Voting Ballot Board in accordance with
the provisions of said agreement on the election date stated
herein.
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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.
D IT IS SO RESOLVED.
ROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS ON THIS THE 215T DAY OF
UARY 2020.
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
AT
TEST:
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Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
OF COLLEYVILLE
Richard Newton
Mayor