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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 99-27 - Canvassing Results RecountO"INANCE L WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas ordered an election to be held on Saturday, May 1, 1999 for the purpose of the following: Election of a Mayor and two (2) members of Council, Districts 2, and 6; and WHEREAS, the results of the District 2 contest have been requested to be recounted; and WHEREAS, a Recount will have been held on Friday, May ?, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall; and WHEREAS, if the results of said Recount changed the outcome of the results of the canvass of the General Election held on Saturday, May 1, 1999, that change will be approved by this ordinance; and WHEREAS, it appears from the results of the Recount, duly and legally made, that each of the candidates received the following votes: Clark Lyda Shelley Pierre Davis WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown has determined that this Ordinance must be passed on an emergency reading to allow the Councilmember to take office in a timely manner, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN TEXAS, that: SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution 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 resolution implements the following policy or policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element: 1. Governmental Affairs Policy End 6.0, which states: "A high level of cooperation and involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and govermnental organizations." 1999 Recount Ordinance No. "' Page 1 of 2 Pages and 2. Governmental Affairs Focus End 6. 1, which states: "All citizens actively participate in governmental functions." SECTION II. The City Council officially finds and determines that _ was elected as Councilmember for District No. 2. Furthermore, said party is hereby declared duly elected to said respective office, subject to the taking of an oath of office as provided for by the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Georgetown, Texas. C.19L01119WI I 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 having been so posted and remaining posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. A copy of the return of said posting shall be attached to the minutes of this meeting and shall be made a part thereof for all intents and purposes. SECTION IV. This Ordinance establishes an emergency due to the need for these Councilmembers to take office in a timely fashion and in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of Georgetown, and therefore this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage by a favorable vote of not less than a majority plus one of the Councilmembers qualified in serving. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on emergency reading on this 11th day of May, 1999. SIGNED: Leo Wood Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney 1999 Recount Ordinance No. Page 2 of 2 Pages ATTEST: Ad Sandra D. Lee City Secretary