HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 05-26
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS,
ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
MAY 7, 2005, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING FOUR (4)
COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICTS
3, 4, 5, AND 6; AND PROVIDING FOR A JOINT ELECTION
ON MAY 7, 2005 BETWEEN THE LEWISVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY; AND
ESTABLISHING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the terms of office for four (4) At Large City Council Members expire
on May 7, 2005; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby found and determined by the Mayor, acting in his official
capacity, and the City Council acting as the governing body ofthe City of The Colony, that it is in the
best interest ofthe City and its citizens to hold an election for the purpose of electing four (4) Council
Members to City Council Places 3, 4, 5 and 6.
WHEREAS, the Texas Election Code, Section 3.004 authorizes such election; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Election Code, Section 41.001 specifies the date on which
such elections may be held.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS:
Section 1. That a general municipal election is hereby called and ordered for the ih day of
May, 2005, at which all qualified voters residing within the city limits of the City may vote for the
purpose of electing their respective district Council Member to fill the expiring terms of Places 3, 4,
5 and 6.
Section 2. That said election shall be held jointly with the Lewisville Independent School
District by contract to be approved and entered into at a later date.
Section 3. That the City Secretary is hereby designated as the Early Voting Clerk.
Section 4. That early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted in The Colony City
Hall, 6800 Main Street, beginning Wednesday, April 20, 2005, and continuing through Tuesday,
May 3,2005, during regular working hours of8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For the purpose of additional
early voting, the clerk shall keep said office open on Saturday, April 30, 2005, between the hours of
8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Section 5. That the city secretary shall receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail
until the close of business on April 29, 2005. Requests for applications should be mailed to: Christie
Wilson, City Secretary, City of The Colony, 6800 Main, The Colony, Texas 75056, or requested by
phone at 972 624-3106.
Section 6. That the polls of each ofthe polling place on Election Day shall be open fÌom 7 :00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section 7. That voting by both personal appearance and by mail in said election shall be by
optical scan ballot or by any other method as approved in the Texas Election Code, as amended, and
said ballots shall be printed in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as amended; and shall be
canvassed by an Early Voting Ballot Board.
Section 8. That no person's name shall be placed on the ballot as a candidate for the position
of Council Member of the City Council until such person has filed his/her sworn application and
affidavit as provided by the laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City of The Colony,
Texas, with the City Secretary at least sixty-two (62) days prior to the election date.
Section 9. That election materials as enumerated in the Texas Election Code 272.005 shall be
printed in both English and Spanish for use at the polling places and for early voting for said
election.
Section 10. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish and/or post, in
the time and manner prescribed by law, all notices required to be so published and/or posted in
connection with the conduct of this election.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this ih day of February 2005.
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Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary
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