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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2001-69-A - Bond ElectionCERTIFICATE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 2001-69 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 REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING ON THE 12th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2001, at the City Hall, and roll was called of the duly constituted City Council Members of the City of Georgetown, to wit: MaryEllen Kersch, Mayor Llorente Navarrette, Councilmember District 1 Clark Lyda, Councilmember District 2 Doug Smith, Councilmember District 3 Jack Noble, Councilmember District 4 Sam Pfiester, Councilmember District 5 Charles "Hass" Burson, Councilmember District 6 Ken Evans, Councilmember District 7 And all of the foregoing persons were present, save and except the following absentees: Llorente Navarrette and Sam Pfiester, thus constituting a quorum. 2. Among other business, an Ordinance No. 2001-69 being an "Ordinance Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of the City of Georgetown Bond Election Held on November 6, 2001was 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: 5 NOES: 0 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. Certificate for 2001 Bond Election Ordinance No. �400I Page 1 of 2 Pages 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 Deputy City Secretary have signed the Ordinance, and the Mayor and Deputy City Secretary declare that their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the Certification of Approval of the attached Ordinance. CERTIFIED AND SIGNED: MaryEllen Kersch Mayor ATTEST: SMrt J. R Deputy City APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls City Attorney Certificate for 2001 Bond Election Ordinance No. 2 oLe)\ - c' Page 2 of 2 Pages guillome mini! •' i :i � i f ! ilk WMA UVW141111 J" I WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ordered an election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2001, for the purpose of receiving voter approval for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of constructing, improving, renovating, extending, expanding, upgrading and equipping the Georgetown Public Library, the City Hall, and the San Gabriel Park Community Center, including the acquisition of any necessary sites. 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 the Election Code, the last day to conduct official canvass of returns is November 12, 2001; WHEREAS, according to said returns, duly and legally made, Proposition No. 1 received the following votes: PROPOSITION NO, 1 Shall the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, be authorized to issue the bonds of the City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $8,100,000 with the bonds of each such series or issues, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed forty years from their date, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council, in accordance with law at the time of issuance, for the purpose of constructing, improving, renovating, extending, expanding, upgrading, and equipping the City Library, including the purchase of any necessary sites and other related costs; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity? Early Votes Election Day Total FOR: 1048 1122 2170 AGAINST: 1390 967 2357 2001 Bond Election Ordinance No. Page 1 of 4 Pages WHEREAS, according to said returns, duly and legally made, Proposition No. 2 received the following votes: PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, be authorized to issue the bonds of the City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $775,000 with the bonds of each such series or issues, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed forty years from their date, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council, in accordance with law at the time of issuance, for the purpose of constructing, improving, renovating, extending, expanding, upgrading, and equipping the Georgetown City Hall, including the purchase of any necessary sites and other related costs; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity? Early Votes Election Day Total FOR: 745 847 1592 AGAINST: 1683 1220 2903 WHEREAS, according to said returns, duly and legally made, Proposition No. 3 received the following votes: PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, be authorized to issue the bonds of the City, in one or more series or issues, in the aggregate principal amount of $775,000 with the bonds of each such series or issues, respectively, to mature serially within not to exceed forty years from their date, and to be sold at such prices and bear interest at such rates, as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council, in accordance with law at the time of issuance, for the purpose of constructing, improving, renovating, extending, expanding, upgrading, and equipping the San Gabriel Park Community Center, including the purchase of any necessary sites and other related costs; and shall said City Council be authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in an amount sufficient to pay the annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to pay the bonds at maturity? 2001 Bond Election Ordinance No. Page 2 of 4 Pages Early Votes Election Day Total FOR: 1040 1204 2244 AGAINST: 1387 875 2262 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 issuance of tax bonds in the amount of $8,100,000 for the Georgetown Public Library was disapproved, 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 2001 Bond Election Ordinance No. Z.o 0i- 6CN Page 3 of 4 Pages issuance of tax bonds in the amount of $775,000 for the Georgetown City Hall was disapproved, 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 3 for the issuance of tax bonds in the amount of $775,000 for the San Gabriel Park Community Center was disapproved. 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, the12th day of November, 2001. SIGNED: MaryEllen Kersch Mayor ATTEST: iit Shtrfey�T Rinn Deputy City Secr t ry 2001 Bond Election Ordinance No. ZICO 3' 6A Page 4 of 4 Pages APPROVED AS TO FORM: Patricia E. Carls City Attorney