HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-12-3462)-02/08/2012RESOLUTION R-12-3462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS,
CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 12, 2012, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, PLACE 5 AND PLACE 6, 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 12, 2012, at which time the voters
will elect City Councilmembers to Place 5 and Place 6, 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 5 and Place 6, 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 12, 2012, 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, Monday, February 6 through Monday, March 5, 2012,
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State statute
designates Saturday, February 4, 2012, as the first day to file but the
Office of the City Secretary is not required to be open Saturday or Sunday
for filing activity.
Sec.5. THAT Steve Raborn, Tarrant County Elections Administrator, 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 Friday,
May 4, 2012 (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 Monday, April 30, 2012, and shall end
Tuesday, May 8, 2012, and the dates and times shall be as set forth
below:
April 30 Monday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 1- 4 Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 5 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
May 6 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 7- 8 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.
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, D NAYS, AND O
ABSTENTIONS, THIS THE -~--F- DAY OF 2012.
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City Secretary Mayor