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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-13-3593)-02/05/2013 Il , RESOLUTION R-13-3593 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 11, 2013, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, 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 11, 2013, 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 11, 2013, 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 30, 2013 through Friday, March 1, 2013, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 11 1 Resolution R-13-3593 Page 2 of 3 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 3, 2013 (Mailing address: Tarrant County Elections, Attention: Steve Raborn, Early Voting Clerk, 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 29, 2013, and shall end Tuesday, May 7, 2013, and the dates and times shall be as set forth below: April 29 - May 3 Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 4 Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 5 Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. May 6 - 7 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. Resolution R-13-3593 Page 3 of 3 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 6 AYES, _O NAYS, AND D ABSTENTIONS, THIS THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2013. ATTEST: CITY OF COLLEYVILLE /b, 40 •Amyelley David Kelly City Secretary Mayor ICI