HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 2013-2008
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-2008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY, TEXAS, ADOPTING REVISED CITY COUNCIL SINGLE-
MEMBER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR PLACES 3-6, BASED ON 2010
U.S. CENSUS DATA; DIRECTING THAT THE ADOPTED BOUNDARIES
MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR PRE-CLEARANCE UNDER SECTION 5 OF
THE FEDERAL VOTING RIGHTS ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the current City Council single-member district
boundaries for city elections and based upon the United States 2010 Census figures, determined that
the difference between the largest and smallest districts is thirty-six percent (36%); and
WHEREAS, as a result of the disparity in population difference between the districts the
City Council instructed staff to prepare redistricting options using the 2010 Census Data and
according to the Redistricting Criteria Resolution No. 2013-006, adopted on January 15, 2013; and
WHEREAS, City Council considered three map options at their February 19, 2013 meeting.
Upon deliberation, the City Council selected all three options for further review and public input;
and
WHEREAS, the map options were placed on the city's website and public forums were held
on March 7, 2013 and April 1, 2013. As a result of the public input, a fourth map option was
considered by the City Council on May 7, 2013 and a public hearing was conducted; and
WHEREAS, after conducting the public hearing and considering public input, the City
Council selected Sample 6, with adjustments, for the purpose of realigning the single-member
district boundaries for city elections conducted following passage of this Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of The Colony adopts the recitals set forth as
true and correct.
SECTION 2. That the City Council has determined that the attached City Council single-
member district boundary map, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is in the best
interest of the citizens, and complies with the adopted Redistricting Criteria Resolution and the
Voting Rights Act.
SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby adopts the City Council single-member district
boundary map attached hereto as Exhibit "A", for purposes of realigning the City Council district
boundaries which shall be effective for city elections conducted following passage of this
Ordinance.
Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That upon adoption, the City Council authorizes and directs that the attached
revised City Council single-member district boundary map may be submitted to the United States
Department of Justice for preclearance under the Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas,
on this the 2nd day of July, 2013.
APPROVED:
G
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ATTEST:
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C ',gtie Wilson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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a Jeff Moore, City Attorney
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H Ahall Denton County Precincts Collector Road Place 4
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