HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 021301-CC-2 - Special & General ElectionRESOLUTION NO. OcZ / 1 - CC "
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION IN GEORGETOWN, TEXAS TO BE HELD
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION ON MAY 5, 2001, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SEEKING VOTER RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION OF
INCREASING THE SALES TAX IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN BY ONE-
HALF OF ONE PERCENT.
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council has called a General Election for Saturday, May 5,
2001; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council has been provided with a recommendation from the
Georgetown Citizens' Committee on Community Needs and Funding that the proposition should be put
to the voters of Georgetown as to whether the sales tax should be increased by one -half of one percent
to support the City's on -going transportation issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION I - VERIFICATION OF FACTS
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.
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 - ISSUES
This election shall be held to determine citizen approval for an additional one -half of one percent
increase in sales tax to be used only for the City's on -going transportation issues and using a 413
Corporation.
Special Election Resolution No. 01 -
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SECTION 4 - RESULTS
The Williamson County Voter Registrar shall conduct an unofficial tabulation of results after the
closing of the polls of the General Election on May 5, 2001. 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
Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the canvass and tabulation of the results of the
General Election.
SECTION 5 - EFFECTIVENESS OF RESOLUTION
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 13th day of February, 2001.
THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
'By: MaryEllen Kersch,'Mayor
Approved as to form:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Special Election Resolution No 1
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Attest:
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Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary