HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 111210-B - Special Election Sales TaxRESOLUTION NO.) 1 j
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 2, 2010 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."
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2010, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas
adopted Ordinance No. 2010-26 which ordered an election to be held on November 2, 2010, 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 the rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue
providing revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets" pursuant to Chapter 327
of the Texas Tax Code;
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 67.003 of the Election Code, the local canvassing
authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass not earlier than the eighth day or later than
the eleventh day after the Election Day; and
WHEREAS, the last day to canvass the results for a sales tax election is the tenth day
after the Election, per Section 321.405 Texas Tax Code; 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
FOR:
AGAINST:
Election Day Total
WHEREAS, the total number of votes cast for and against wasi '1, with the
proposition being approved by) ,5votes for t
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votes against
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 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 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, the Texas Election
Code, and the Texas Tax Code, that retums 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 111.
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 the City Hall, 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.
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 certified or registered mail by the City Secretary with a map
of the City of Georgetown clearly showing its boundaries.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this th day of November, 2010.
APP' !" ED:
eorge carver
Mayor
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essica .Orty Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark T. Sokolow
City Attorney
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Precinct 168 89 22
Precinct 301 423 139
Precinct 302 100 19
Precinct 305 38 11
Precinct 314 413 104
Precinct 330 4 2
Precinct 332 8'7 20
Precinct 343 504 144
Precinct 345 163 58
Precinct 357 256 77
Precinct 367 53 11
Precinct 369 421 134
Precinct 370 225 33
Precinct 371 403 112
Precinct 379 852 189
Precinct 381 2091 491
Precinct 392 403 93
Precinct 394 256 58
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Precinct 399 1370 338
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