HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-013CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO.2011- t"I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE COLONY, TEXAS, ORDERING A
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 141 20111 FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING FOUR (4) COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR SINGLE
MEMBER DISTRICTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6; PROVIDING FOR A JOINT
ELECTION BETWEEN DENTON COUNTY ELECTIONS AND THE CITY;
AND ESTABLISHING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE
ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the terms of office for four (4) Single-Member District City Council
Members expire on May 14, 2011; 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 of the City of The Colony, that it is in the
best interest of the 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 14t" day of
May, 2011, at which all qualified voters residing within the city limits of the City may vote for the
purpose of electing their respective Council District Member to fill the expiring terms of Places 3, 4,
5 and 6.
Section 2. That said election shall be held jointly with Denton County Elections by contract
to be approved and entered into at a later date.
Section 3. That the City election precincts for this election shall consist of the territory
situated within the various Denton County election precincts located within the corporate limits of
the City and bearing the following members, and the polling places of said election shall be as
follows:
DENTON COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS 109 AND 222
POLLING PLACE - Peters Colony Elementary
5101 Nash Dr.
The Colony, Texas
DENTON COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS 201, 202, 219, AND 221
POLLING PLACE - Carney Elementary
4949 Arbor Glen
The Colony, Texas
DENTON COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS 214 AND 216
POLLING PLACE - Denton County Government Center
6301 Main St.
The Colony, Texas
Section 4. That each of the polling places on Election Day, May 14, 2011, shall be open from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Section 5. That voting for said election shall be by eSlate electronic voting system, or by any
other method as approved in the Texas Election Code, as amended, and said ballots shall be prepared
in accordance with the Texas Election Code, as amended.
Section 6. That the Denton County Elections Administrator is hereby designated as the Early
Voting Cleric.
Section 7. That early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted the following dates
and times:
Monday, May 2
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
8 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4
8 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 5
8 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Friday, May 6
8 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 7
8 a.m.
- 5 p.m.
Monday, May 9
7 a.m.
- 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 10
7 a.m.
- 7 p.m.
ANY ELIGIBLE DENTON COUNTY VOTER MAY CAST THEIR VOTE DURING EARLY
VOTING AT ANY DENTON COUNTY EARLY VOTING SITE. SEE EXHIBIT A.
Section 8. That the Denton County Elections Administrator shall receive applications for a
ballot to be voted by mail beginning March 15, 2011 until the close of business on May 6, 2011.
Applications should be mailed to: Frank Phillips, Denton County Elections Administrator, 401 W.
Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201.
Section 9. 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 (61) days prior to the election date.
Section 10. 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 11. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish and/or post, in
the time and manner prescribed by law, all notices required in connection with the conduct of this
election. Notice of said election shall be given by publishing the notice at least one time, not more
than thirty (30) days or less than ten (10) days before the election, in at least one newspaper
regularly published in the City. A copy of the notice shall be filed with the City Secretary and
another copy shall be posted on a bulletin board where council agendas are commonly posted at least
twenty-one (21) days before the election. The City Secretary of the City of The Colony, Texas shall
keep a copy of the notice as published, together with the name(s) of the newspaper(s) and date or
dates of publication.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED this 3day of February, 2011.
ATTES :
Christie Wilson, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeff Moore, City Attorney
Joe McCouqy, Mayor
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Propose EV Polling Sites for May 2011
Aubrey City Hall -107 S Main St, Aubrey
Denton Main - 401 W Hickory
Copeland Gov Center -1400 FM 424, Cross Roads
Heritage Lakes Club House - 3949 Village Blvd., Frisco
Argyle Town Hall - 308 Denton, Argyle
Corinth City Hall - 3300 Corinth Pkwy, Corinth
Denton County Administrative Complex - 535 S Loop 288, Denton
Double Oak Town Hall - 320 Waketon, Double Oak
Flower Mound Police And Court Bldg - 4150 Kirkpatrick, Flower Mound
Highland Village City Hall - 1000 Highland Village Road, Highland Village
Justin City Hall - 415 N College, Justin
Krum ISD Admin Bldg - 809 E McCart, Krum
Lake Dallas City Hall - 212 Main St, Lake Dallas
Lewisville Municipal Annex - 1197 W Main St, Lewisville
Little Elm Town Hall -100 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm
Carrollton Public Library - 4220 N Josey, Carrollton
PPISD Admin Office - 829 S Harrison, Pilot Point
Sanger First Baptist Church, 708 S. 5th St, Sanger
The Colony Government Center - 6301 Main St., The Colony
Trophy Club Town Hall -100 Municipal Dr, Trophy Club
First Baptist Church of Roanoke - 209 N Pine, Roanoke