HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 112018-B - Canvassing Special ElectionRESOLUTION NO. 112018-B
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN NOVEMBER 6, 2018 SPECIAL ELECTION
PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSITION OF "THE REAUTHORIZATION OF
THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO CONTINUE
PROVIDING REVENUE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF
MUNICIPAL STREETS" TO BE OFFICIAL.
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas
adopted Ordinance No 2018-44 which ordered an election to be held on November 6, 2018, for
the purpose of seeking voter response to the proposition of "the reauthorization of the local
sales and use tax in the City of Georgetown, Texas at a rate of one-fourth of one percent to
continue providing revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets" pursuant to
Chapter 237 of the Texas Tax Code; and
WHEREAS, the election officers who held said election have prepared the returns of the
results thereof, and the returns have been delivered to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 67.016 of the Election Code, the local canvassing
authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass no earlier than the eighth day or later than
the fourteenth day after Election Day; and
WHEREAS, according to said returns, duly and legally made, a copy of which is
attached as Exhibit "A," the proposition received the following votes:
The reauthorization of the local sales and use tax in the City of Georgetown, Texas, at the
rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and
repair of municipal streets.
Early Votes Election Day Late/Prov TOTAL
FOR:
18,995
3,218
26
22,239
AGAINST:
4,550
910
11
5,471
WHEREAS, the total number of votes cast for and against was 27,710 with the
proposition being approved by 80.26% of the votes for and 19.74% of the votes against; and
Resolution No. 112018-B
Canvass of November 6, 2018 Street Maintenance Sales Tax Election
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN TEXAS, that:
SECTION I.
The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution area 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 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 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
resolution 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 the proposition for the reauthorization of the
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.
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, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public, and the city website, 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.
SECTION V.
It is further found and determined that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the
Comptroller of the State of Texas by the City Secretary with a map of the City of Georgetown
clearly showing its boundaries.
Resolution No. 112018-B
Canvass of November 6, 2018 Street Maintenance Sales Tax Election
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 2011 day of November, 2018.
SIGNED:
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Dale Ross, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelley No in
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Charlie McNabb
City Attorney
Resolution No. 112018-B
Canvass of November 6, 2018 Street Maintenance Sales Tax Election
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