HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2002-56 - Special ElectionAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBERS, 2002, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING VOTER RESPONSE TO THE PROPOSITION OF
"THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO
PROVIDE REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL
STREETS"; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH THE
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR TO CONDUCT SAID
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, at the regular meeting on July 9, 2002, the Georgetown City Council determined that
a proposition should be put to the voters of Georgetown as to whether the sales and use tax should be increased
by one-quarter of one percent to support street maintenance as authorized by Chapter 327 of the Texas Tax
Code;
WHEREAS, the Texas Tax Code states that revenue from the tax imposed under Chapter 327 may
be used only to maintain and repair municipal streets existing on the date of the election to adopt the tax;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas hereby finds and determines that an
election should be held to determine whether the Council shall be authorized to levy and collect an increase
in the current city sales and use tax by one-quarter (1/4) of one percent for the maintenance and repair of
existing municipal streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1- VERIFICATION OF FACTS
The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found and declared
to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied
verbatim.
SECTION 2 - CONFORMANCE WITH CENTURY PLAN
The City Council has found that this action implements Governmental Affairs Focus End 15.01 of the
Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states: "All citizens actively participate in governmental functions;"
and Transportation Policy End 10.00 which states: "Citizens and commercial goods move safely and
efficiently throughout all parts of the City;" and has found that this action is not inconsistent or in conflict with
any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 3 - CONDUCT OF ELECTION
By approval of this ordinance, the City Council agrees to hire John Willingham, Williamson County
Elections Administrator, to conduct the City of Georgetown Special Election in conjunction with the
November 5, 2002, State and County General Election. A copy of the Election Services Contract is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A. "
Special Election Ordinance No.
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SECTION 4 - EARLY VOTING
The Williamson County Voter Registrar is hereby appointed as Clerk for Early Voting.
Early voting by personal appearance shall take place at the times and locations as indicated on the
attached Exhibit "B" marked as Early Voting Polling Times and Locations for the City of Georgetown Special
Election to be Held in Conjunction with the General Election on November 5, 2002.
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Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
John Willingham
Williamson County Elections Administrator
P. O. Box 209
Georgetown, Texas 78627-0209
SECTION 5 - ELECTION DAY VOTING
Election Day voting will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the locations listed on attached Exhibit
SECTION 6 - ELECTION JUDGES CLERKS AND EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD
A. The City Council hereby appoints the election judges as listed on the attached Exhibit M. " Each
of the respective presiding judges is hereby authorized to appoint the necessary election clerks
(not less than two and not more than six) to assist in conducting the election. However, if the
Presiding Judge appointed actually serves, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall serve as one of the
clerks. In the absence of the Presiding Judge named above, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall
perform the duties of the Presiding Judge.
B. An early voting ballot board is hereby created to process early voting results, the Presiding and
Alternate Presiding Judges being listed on the attached Exhibit "D." The Presiding Judge shall
appoint not less than two nor more than five resident qualified electors of the City to serve as
members of the Early Voting Ballot Board,
SECTION 7 - PROPOSITION AND BALLOT
Pursuant to Chapter 327 of the Texas Tax Code, this election shall be held to determine citizen
approval for an additional one-quarter of one percent increase in sales and use tax to be used only for
maintenance of the City's existing streets.
The official ballots for the election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code so
as to permit the electors to vote "FOR' or "AGAINST" the following PROPOSITION, with the ballots to
contain such provisions, markings, and language as required by law, and with such PROPOSITION to be
expressed as follows:
Special Election Ordinance No.
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PROPOSITION
THE ADOPTION OF A LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE
PERCENT TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
OF MUNICIPAL STREETS.
SECTION 8 — VOTING DEVICES
Voting shall be conducted with optical scan ballots prepared in conformity with the Texas Election
Code. The City may also utilize a central counting station as provided by Section 127.000 et seq., as amended,
Texas Election Code, and the Williamson County Voter Registrar is designated the manager of such station.
SECTION 9 - RESULTS
The Williamson County Voter Registrar shall conduct an unofficial tabulation of results after the
closing of the polls of the Special Election on November 5, 2002. The official canvass and tabulation of the
results of the Special Election shall be conducted by the City Council at a Special Council Meeting on
Monday, November 11, 2002, at 4:00 p.m.
SECTION 10 - EFFECTIVE DATE
The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest. This ordinance
shall become effective and be in full force and effect in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the
City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 27th day of August 2002.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 104 day of 2002.
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee, City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls, Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
Special Election Ordinance No. c200a
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
By:
EXHIBIT "A"
ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT
This contract is entered into between the WILLIAMSON COUNTY ELECTIONS
ADMINISTRATOR, hereinafter referred to as Administrator, and the CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, hereinafter referred to as City, acting by and through its City Council.
The above entities are entering into this contract to secure election services from the Administrator
for an election to be conducted on November 5, 2002, and in connection therewith do hereby agree
as follows:
1. The Administrator shall be responsible for providing the following services:
a. Procuring, allocating, and distributing all election supplies, including coordination of
ballot printing;
b. Arranging for election officers and personnel necessary to conduct the election on
November 5, 2002, including personnel to conduct the verification count after the
election;
c. As the Early Voting Clerk for the election, making arrangements for locations and
clerks, providing modems and terminals if necessary, and conducting early voting by
mail;
d. Arranging for election -day polling locations and providing appropriate number of
voting booths;
C, Providing pre -locked, pre -sealed ballot boxes;
f Testing of tabulation of equipment;
g. Keeping the Administrator's office open on election day from 7 a.m. until all work is
completed and providing assistance to election workers and the public on election
day;
h. Operating the central counting station in the Williamson County Annex on election
day and providing tabulations to City by November 7, 2002;
i. Submitting to City within 30 days a statement of costs payable based on use of
ballots, polling places, supplies, programming, etc., with costs to be itemized and
based on actual invoices or other appropriate documents;
j. Serving as the agent to the Custodian of election records for the purpose of securing
and storing voted ballots;
k. Conducting election schools for early voting election day clerks;
Election Services Contract
November 2002 Election
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1. Preparing and publishing all notices pertaining to tabulation testing, as required by
law;
in. Providing City with copies of election records.
The City shall be responsible for the following actions:
a . Paying the actual costs for election expenses such as ballots, election supplies, computer
programming and maintenance, and other election expenses such as Early Voting
Personnel, Ballots, Programming/Maintenance, Election Day Personnel, Central
Counting Station, Building Use, Supplies, Postage, Travel, Copies, Box Prep and
Delivery, Early Vote Setup, Supply Pickup, Overtime, Furniture Rental, and
Verification Counts.
b. Paying Williamson County an administrative fee not to exceed 10 percent of the actual
City cost of the election.
C . Paying Williamson County within 14 working days of the city's signing of this contract
an advance not to exceed 70% of the total estimated cost of the election, with the county
to refund any portion of the advance not required to pay the actual costs of the city's
share of the election;
d. Preparing and submitting to the U.S. Department of Justice any changes to voting
practices or procedures;
e, Appointing by the action of its governing body election judges and alternates and
designating polling places for the election, including early voting locations;
f . Appointing Administrator as Early Voting Clerk for the election and manager of the
Central Counting Station, and forwarding any ballot by mail applications to
Administrator;
g. Appointing Administrator as agent to Custodian of Election Records for the joint
election;
h. Paying any balance of costs for the city election that exceed the amount of the advance
listed in paragraph d. above within 30 days of the date on which City receives the
statement of total costs from Administrator.
3. In connection with the performance of this contract, neither Williamson County nor the
Administrator shall be liable to third parties for any default of the City in connection with the
holding of the joint election, including the failure by the City to pay any expenses hereunder, and
such the City shall not be liable to third parties for any default of the Administrator in connection
with the holding of the joint election.
Election Services Contract
November 2002 Election
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4. This contract shall be constructed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
5. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this contract for any reason shall be
held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or
unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereto, and this contract shall be construed as
if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provisions had never been contained herein.
6. No amendment, modifications, or alteration of the term hereof shall be binding unless the
same is in writing, dated subsequent to the date of this contract and duly executed by tlne parties
hereof.
This contract is effective on the cx 7 d y of f 2002.
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CITY OF GEORGETOWN
Mayor, City of Georgetown
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
Patricia h, naris, laity Attorney
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR
Election Services Contract
November 2002 Election
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EXHIBIT "B"
EARLY VOTING
POLLING TIMES AND LOCATIONS
for the City of Georgetown Special Election
to be Reid in Conjunction with the General Election on
NOVEMBER 5, 2002
Early Voting Schedule at all FULL-TIME Locations:
Saturday
Sunday
Monday -Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday -Friday
October 19
October 20
October 21 - 25
October 26
October 27
Oct 28 - Nov 1
Early Voting FULL-TIME Polling Locations:
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Main Location: Williamson County Courthouse, 710 Main, Georgetown, TX
Branch Locations:
Robert G. and Helen Griffith Building, 216 East Main Street, Round Rock
Round Rock ISD Admn Building (Red River Room), 1311 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock
Williamson County Annex., 350 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park
Lakeline Mall at Mervyn's Court, 11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park
Brushy Creek MUD Office, 901 Great Oaks, Round Rock
Brookshire Brothers, 3010 Williams Drive, Georgetown
Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock
Taylor Annex, 412 Vance, Taylor
Early Voting PART-TIME Polling Locations and Schedule:
Sun City Social Center, 2 Texas Dr., Georgetown
Florence VFD, 301 S. Patterson, Florence
Leander City Hall, 200 W. Willis, Leander
Granger City Hall, 214 E. Davilla, Granger
Liberty Hill Annex, 3407 RR 1869, Liberty Hill
Thrall City Hall, 102 S. Main St., Thrall
Jarrell Fire Hall, 212 N. 5h St., Jarrell
Sat, Oct 19 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sun, Oct 20 Noon to 5 p.m.
Wed -Fri, Oct 30 - Nov 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri, Oct 25 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mon, Oct 28 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tues, Oct 29 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wed, Oct 30 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thurs, Oct 31 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri, Nov 1 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Elections 11.05.02. EV Locs & Sched i
EXHIBIT "C"
WILLIAMSON COUNTY POLLING PLACES - ELECTION DAY, November 5, 2002
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
PCT, LOCATION
142
First Methodist Church
168
Calvary Christian Center
301
McCoy Elementary
302
Georgetown Country Club
305
Crestview Baptist Church
314
County Courthouse
332
Georgetown Fire Station No. 4
343
U.S. Post Office
345
Christ Lutheran --Red Room
357
Mary Bailey Head Start Center
367
First Methodist Church
369
County Cent. Maintenance Facility
370
Girl Scout Hut
371
Crestview Baptist Church
379
Berry Creek Country Club
381
Sun City Social Center
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ADDRESS
410 University Ave E, Georgetown
1351 FM 1460, Georgetown
1313 Williams Dr, Georgetown
1500 Country Club Rd, Georgetown
2300 Williams Dr, Georgetown
710 Main St S, Georgetown
4200 Airport Road, Georgetown
2300 Scenic Dr, Georgetown
510 Luther Dr, Georgetown
609 College Dr N, Near VFW, Georgetown
410 University Ave E, Georgetown
3151 S.E. Inner Loop Dr, Georgetown
1511 Laurel St, Georgetown
2300 Williams Dr, Georgetown
30500 Berry Creek Dr, Georgetown
2 Texas Dr, Sun City, Georgetown
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EXHIBIT "D"
ELECTION JUDGE/ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
CITY OF GEORGETOWN ELECTION
ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002
PCT JUDGE ALTERNATE
301 Ken Jones Bobby E Donaldson
1808 Dawn Dr 1811 Terry Ln
Georgetown, TX 78628 Georgetown, TX 78628
302 Velta Simmons Lillie H Hargett
128 Ridgecrest 509 Cedar Dr - 101
Georgetown, TX 78628 Georgetown, TX 78628
305/ Kathryn Elizabeth Boyd Mae B Carson
371 205 Shoal Drive 108 Lavaca Ln
Georgetown, TX 78628 Georgetown, TX 78628
369 Jim Mills Christa R. Wade
1900 CR 103 300 CR 103
Georgetown, TX 78626 Georgetown, TX 78626
314 Harry F Gibbs Merrill Person
209 Church St S 2261 CR 152
Georgetown, TX 78626 Georgetown, TX 78626
332 Anna F Hughes Colin Michael Johnston
305 Sequoia Spur W 3011 Parker Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628 Georgetown, TX 78628
142/ Felix O'Neill Rippy Sheila Ann McLemore
367 1205 Main St S 1902 Paige St
Georgetown, TX 78626 Georgetown, TX 78626
343 David Glass John Thomas Lichtenthal
108 Persimmon Lane 102 Burr Oak Ln
Georgetown, TX 78628 Georgetown, TX 78628
345 Dale A Efflandt Doris Baber
203 Susana Dr 907 Thousand Oaks Dr
Georgetown, TX 78628 Georgetown, TX 78628
357 Roger M Busfield, Jr. J D Thomas, Jr.
103 River Park Cove 302 Walnut St
Georgetown, TX 78626 Georgetown, TX 78626
168 Lucile W Byerley Evelyn E Werchan
2502 Sunrise Valley Ln 1602 Vine St
01
Georgetown, TX 78626
370 Shannon Lynn Oseen
104 Finch Ln.
Georgetown, TX 78626
379 Helen L Jackson
30100 Wingfoot Cove
Georgetown, TX 78628
381 Audrey McDonald
122 Stetson Tr
Georgetown, TX 78628
Early Voting Ballot Board Judge:
Central Counting Station Judge:
Georgetown, TX 78626
Virgil Franklin Carlson
1704 18th St E
Georgetown TX 78626
Claude Raymond Keckler
120 Rain Lily Ln
Georgetown, TX 78628
Harold R Steadman
101 Yucca Cove
Georgetown, TX 78628
Susie Stublar
John Willingham
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