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.
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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 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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney