PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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SUBJECT: Title
Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance declaring the canvass and result of the Special Election held on May 6, 2023, regarding 3 Bond Propositions; Propositions A, B and C; containing a savings clause; declaring an effective date upon one reading.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Consistent with Texas Election laws, the City of New Braunfels is required to canvass and declare the results of its duly ordered elections. The City of New Braunfels is governed by its home-rule charter. Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Texas Local Government Code govern the adoption or amendment of a Home-Rule Charter. On February 13, 2023, the City Council of the City of New Braunfels ordered a Special Election to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, for the purpose of proposing Three (3) propositions lettered (A) through (C). As a result, it is now necessary to declare the official results of the election.
ISSUE:
Whether to approve the ordinance that accepts the May 6, 2023, special election canvass returns and results.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance accepting the special election canvass returns and election results.