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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-26-5113)-01/21/2026RESOLUTION R-26-5113 CALLING A GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAY 21 2026, 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; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 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 2, 2026, at which time the voters will elect City Councilmembers to Place 3 and Place 4, 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 elect City Councilmembers to Place 3 and Place 4, to serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The General Election shall be held at Colleyville Recreation Center, Annex A, 5008 Roberts Road, Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sec. 2. THAT the Mayor, or his designee, is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Tarrant County Elections Administration to administer the election (the "Election Agreement") in conformance with the Texas Elections Code and City Charter. Sec. 3. 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 14, 2026, through Friday, February 13, 2026, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sec. 4. THAT Clint Ludwig, 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 22, 2026 (Mailing address: Tarrant County Elections, Early Resolution R-26-5113 Page 2 of 2 Voting Clerk, or his successor, P.O. Box 961011, Fort Worth, Texas, 76161-0011). Sec. 5. THAT Early Voting shall be conducted at Tarrant County's Main Early Voting location at Tarrant County Elections Center, 2700 Premier Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76111, Colleyville Recreation Center, Annex A, 5008 Roberts Road, Colleyville, Texas 76034, and locations established and to be published by the Tarrant County Elections Administration, and in conformance with the Election Agreement. Sec. 6. THAT this resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 215T DAY OF JANUARY 2026. Mayor Bobby Lindamood Aye Mark Alphonso, Place 2 Mayor Pro Tern Brandi Elder Aye Ben Graves, Place 4 Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Scotty Richardson Aye Tim Raine, Place 6 Kimberly Holt Gunderson, Place 5 Absent ATTEST: Christine Loven City Secretary, TRMC EXHIBIT A Resolution R-26-5113 Calling the May 2, 2026 General Election Early 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 Annex A - Colleyville Recreation Center 5008 Roberts Road 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. Early Voting Times Early voting shall begin on Monday, April 20, 2026, and shall end Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 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 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. April 28-29 Monday - Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.