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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (Resolution R-23-4810)-01/17/2023RESOLUTION R-23-4810 CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 6, 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CITY COUNCILMEMBERS TO PLACE 3 AND PLACE 4; A SPECIAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VOTERS DESIRE TO CONTINUE THE COLLEYVILLE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT AND THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (0.5%) SALES AND USE TAX FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF 20 YEARS; AND AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH TARRANT COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas, desires to conduct a General Election and a Special Election as set forth by the City of Colleyville Charter and Texas Election Code, Section 41.001, to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at which time the voters will elect Councilmembers to Place 3 and Place 4, and determine whether the voters desire to continue the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District and the one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for an additional period of 20 years, including the conduct of early voting. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS: Sec. 1. THAT a General Election, including any necessary run-off election(s), is hereby called to be held on May 6, 2023, to elect City Councilmembers to Place 3 and Place 4, to serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Sec. 2. THAT a Special Election is hereby called to be held on May 6, 2023 to determine whether the voters desire to continue the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District and the one- half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for an additional period of 20 years. The ballot for the foregoing proposition shall read as follows: (_) For Whether the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District be continued for 20 years ( ) Against and a one-half of one percent (0.5%) sales and use tax for the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District should be continued for 20 years. Resolution R-23-4810 Page 2 of 3 Sec. 3. THAT the General Election and Special Election shall be held at Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Second Floor, Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sec. 4. THAT the Mayor, or his designee, is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Tarrant County Elections Administration to administer the elections (the "Election Agreement") in conformance with the Texas Elections Code and City Charter. Sec. 5. 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 18, 2023 through Friday, February 17, 2023, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sec. 6. 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 25, 2023 (Mailing address: Tarrant County Elections, Early Voting Clerk, or his successor, P.O. Box 961011, Fort Worth, Texas, 76161-0011). Sec. 7. THAT Early Voting shall be conducted at the locations and times set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto; and in conformance the Election Agreement. Sec.8. THAT this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. Resolution R-23-4810 Page 3 of 3 APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY 2023. Mayor Bobby Lindamood Aye Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Wheat Aye Brandi Elder, Place 1 Aye George Bond, Place 2 Aye George Dodson, Place 4 Aye Chuck Kelley, Place 5 Aye Callie Rigney, Place 6 Aye ATTEST: `G /1 �1 V�w'�` y J r1Clr"'�-' Christine Loven, TRMC City Secretary CITY OF COLLEYVILLE 1 0� B' L a od Mayor EXHIBIT A Resolution R-23-4810 Calling the May 6, 2023 General Election and Special Election Earlv Voting Location Information Early voting shall be conducted at the following locations: Tarrant County's Main Early Voting location: Tarrant County Elections Center 2700 Premier Street Fort Worth, Texas 76111 Colleyville Public Library 110 Main Street, 2nd Floor Colleyville, Texas 76034 and all such branch offices for early voting by personal appearance as may be established in the Election Agreement with Tarrant County. Earlv Votina Times Early voting shall begin on Monday, April 24, 2023, and shall end Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and the dates and times shall be as set forth below: April 24 - 28 April 29 April 30 May 1-2 Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Monday - Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.