2001-071 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO., of-o?t
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, APPROVING
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A CONTRACT FOR ELECTION
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE AND THE
SOUTHLAKE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT:
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code (tho "Interlocal
Cooperation Act") authorizes local governments, including special districts, to ,:ontract with
one another to increase their efficiency and effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been presented with a proposed Contract by and
between the City of Southlake and the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District to
provide election services for a February 2, 2002 special election on whether to continue
the Crime Control and Prevention District and the sales tax therefor, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter called the
Contract`); and
WHEREAS, upon full review and consideration of the Contract and all matters
attendant and related thereto, the City Council is of the opinion that the contract will
increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the parties to the Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1.
The City Council finds that the terms of the Contract will increase the efficiency and
effectiveness of the City of Southlake and the Southlake Crime Control ana Prevention
District and otherwise meet the criteria of the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Section 791 of the
Texas Government Code.
SECTION T.
The terms and conditions of the Contract, having been reviewed by the City Council
and found to be acceptable and in the best interest of the City and its citizens, are hereby
approved.
SECTION3.,,
The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Contract and all other
documents in connection therewith on behalf of the City substantially according to the
terms and conditions set forth in the Contract.
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This Resolution shall become effective from and, after its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the PZ.V day of , h"N/ , 2001.
ATTEST:
Sandy LeGrand, City"Sec
41ckkcy, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
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CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
AND THE SOUTHLAKE'CRIME CONTROLANQ PREVENTION DISTRICTQ.
THIS CONTRACT is made this day of 2001, by and
between the City of Southlake (hereinafter referred to as "the City"), acting by and through
its City Manager, and the Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District (hereinafter
referred to as "the District"), acting by and through its president, and by authority of Texas
Government Code Section 791, (the "Interlocal Cooperation Act"), authorizing local
governments to contract with one another, for the matters related to the special election
to be held on February 2, 2002.
1. PURPOSE OF CONTRACT
The District has called an election, to be held on February 2, 2002, for the purpose
of determining whether to continue the District and the sales tax adopted therefor. The
City agrees to conduct said election on behalf of the District under the terms set forth
herein.
2. DUTIES AND SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT
The District shall beresponsible orperforming thefo KCWhgdjtidt and shall furnish
the following services:
a) Adopt Order calling fora special election'6bb held on February 2, 2002 to
determine whether voters' desire to continue th&Zouthlake Crime Control
and Prevention District and the Crime Control and Prevention District sales
tax.
b) Canvass the returns of the- February 2, 2002 election.
c) Determine and declare by Order the final,results of the February 2, 2002
election.
3. DUTIESaAND-SERVICES QIF THE CITY
The City shall be responsible for making reasonable decisions concerning
establishing election procedures and conducting the election, including, but not limited to
the following duties:
a) Determine the polling places.
b) Appoint election judges, alternate election, judge s, and ,clerks.:
c) Set the compensation of the -judges and clerks:.
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d) Establish thenethod of voting.
e) Publish and- post the notice of the election.
f) Establish procedures for early voting.
g) Prepare submissions to the United States -Justice Department.
4. -GENERAL CONDITIONS,
a) Nothing contained in this contract shall authorize or permit a change in: (1)
the officer with whom or the place at which any document or record relating
to the election is to be filed; (2) the place -at which any function is to be
carried out; (3) the officer who will serve as custodian of the voted ballots or
other election records; or (4) any other nontransferable functions specified
by the Texas Election Code.
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b) The parties represent that the person signing this Contract on their behalf
has been fully authorized to do so- by ,the goveming body of the respective
party.
c) The City shall pay all expenses attributable to conducting the election.
5. ,EXECUTION
This Contract is executed and agreed to on this, the day of
2001 by the City of Southlake and the Southlake Crime Control & Prevention District.
By:
Billy Campbell, City Manager
City of Southlake, Texas
By:
Martin Schelling, President
Southlake Crime Control and Prevention District
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