HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2002-67 - Election ResultsCERTIFICATE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2002-67
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON §
CITY OF GEORGETOWN §
We, the undersigned officials of the City of Georgetown, Texas, hereby Certify as
follows:
1. The City Council of the City of Georgetown convened in a SPECIAL
MEETING ON THE 11th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2002, at the City Hall, and
roll was called of the duly constituted City Council Members of the City of
Georgetown, to wit:
Gary Nelon, Mayor
Llorente Navarrette, Councilmember District 1
Gabe Sansing, Councilmember District 2
Doug Smith, Councilmember District 3
Jack Noble, Councilmember District 4
Sam Pfiester, Councilmember District 5
Farley Snell, Councilmember District 6
Ken Evans, Councilmember District 7
And all of the foregoing persons were present, save and except the
following absentees: Q&V.&rr&* Snell thus constituting
a quorum.
2. Among other business, an Ordinance No. 2002-67 being an "Ordinance
Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the City of
Georgetown Bond Election Held on November 5, 2002," was introduced
for consideration by the City Council.
3. After an opportunity for discussion, it was duly moved and seconded that
the foregoing Ordinance be approved and adopted, said motion prevailed
and carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
4. A true, correct, and full copy of the Ordinance passed at the meeting
described above is attached to and follows this Certificate, The Ordinance
has been duly recorded in the minutes of the City Council, and the above
paragraphs are true, full, and correct representations of the actions taken
at the meeting.
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5. The meeting was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place,
and purpose of the meeting was given as required by the Texas
Government Code Chapter 551.
6, The City Council of the City of Georgetown has approved the Ordinance;
the Mayor and the City Secretary have signed the Ordinance, and the
Mayor and City Secretary declare that their signing of this Certificate shall
constitute the Certification of Approval of the attached Ordinance.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-67
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5,2002; AND PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY PASSAGE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ordered an election to be
held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, for the purpose of seeking voter response to the question
of increasing the sales tax in the city of Georgetown by one-quarter (1/4) of one percent and for
the purpose of seeking voter response regarding the adoption of the Firefighters Civil Service
Law.
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated all matters pertaining to said election,
including the ordering, giving notice, holding and making returns of said election; and
WHEREAS, the election officers who held said election have prepared the returns of the
results thereof, and the returns have been delivered to City Council; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 67.003 of the Election Code, the local canvassing
authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass not earlier than the third day or later than
the sixth day after election day for an election other than the general election for state and
county officers. Therefore, the last day to conduct official canvass of returns of the City of
Georgetown ballot is November 11, 2002, so this ordinance will need to be approved on
emergency reading;
WHEREAS, according to said returns, duly and legally made, Proposition No. 1 received
the following votes:
PROPOSITION NO, 1
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.
Early Votes Election Day Total
FOR:
4117 1941 6058
AGAINST:
2982 1590 4572
WHEREAS, according to said returns, duly and legally made, Proposition No. 2 received
the following votes:
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Adoption of the Firefighters' Civil Service Law
Early Votes Election Day Total
FOR:
4401 2382 6783
AGAINST:
2415 976 3391
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN TEXAS, that:
SECTION I.
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. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance implements
Governmental Affairs Focus End 15.01 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states:
"All citizens actively participate in governmental functions;" 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 II.
The City Council officially finds and determines that the election was duly ordered and called;
that proper notice of the election was given in accordance with law; that proper election officers
were duly appointed prior to the election; that the election was held in accordance with the
applicable laws; that the City complied with the Federal Voting Rights Act and the Texas Election
Code; and that returns of the results of the election have been made and delivered; and that the
City Council has canvassed the returns, all in accordance with the law and the Ordinance calling
the election.
SECTION III.
The City Council officially finds and determines, as is evidenced on the official tabulation of votes
which is included herein as Exhibit A, that Proposition 1 for 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 was approved, and
The City Council officially finds and determines, as is evidenced on the official tabulation of votes
which is included herein as Exhibit A, that Proposition 2 for the Adoption of the Firefighters' Civil
Service Law was approved.
SECTION IV.
It is further found and
determined that in accordance with the order of this governing
body, the
City Secretary posted
written notice of the
date, place and subject of this meeting on
the bulletin
board located outside
of City Hall/Council
Chambers, a place convenient and readily
accessible
to the general public,
and said notice was
posted and remained posted continuously
for at least
72 hours preceding the scheduled time of
the meeting. A copy of the posting shall be attached
to the minutes of this
meeting and shall be made a part thereof for all intents and purposes.
PASSED AND APPROVED on emergency reading this Monday, thel 1th day of November,
2002.
SIG ,FD:
r
Gary Neon
Mayor
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City Secretary
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APP OVED AS TO FORM:
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Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney