HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 06/03 Special Election
ORDINANCE NO. 06/03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ORDERING A
. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2006, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER;
CREATING A SINGLE ELECTION PRECINCT; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; AND
FIXING THE TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF HOLDING SAID ELECTION.
WHEREAS, a Charter Review Committee appointed by the City Council has recommended
amendments to the Charter; and
WHEREAS, both State law and Chapter 13, Section 13.11 of the City Charter require
amendments to the Charter be submitted to the voters of the City through a special election; and
WHEREAS, Saturday, May 13,2006 is a uniform election date and the City Council can order a
special election on that date for voters to consider charter amendments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS;
SECTION 1. That a special election is hereby ordered to be held on Saturday, May 13,
2006, for the purpose of voting on proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter by the
qualified voters of the City of University Park, Texas. That the propositions are attached hereto
as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes.
SECTION 2. That said election shall be held in accordance with the Election Code of
the State of Texas, the Local Government Code of the State of Texas, and the Charter and
ordinances of the City of University Park, Texas, and shall be in conformity with the procedures
set forth therein. Special notice of the Charter amendment election shall be given by publication
of a substantial copy of the proposed amendments in the manner required by section 9.004 (c) of
the Local Government Code.
SECTION 3. That a single election precinct is hereby created for such special election,
which shall consist of the territory located within the corporate limits of the City of University
Park, Texas, bearing all or part of Dallas County Precincts 1206, 1207, 1208, 1215, 1216, 1217
and 1218. The official polling place for said election shall be City Hall, 3800 University
Boulevard, University Park, Texas.
SECTION 4. That Nina Wilson, City Secretary, is hereby appointed Early Voting Clerk
in compliance with Section 271.006 of the Texas Election Code.
SECTION 5. That early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at the City Hall,
3800 University Boulevard, University Park, Texas between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
beginning Monday, May 1,2006 and continuing through Friday, May 5, 2006, and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. beginning on Monday 8 and ending Tuesday, May 9, 2006.
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SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately following its passage and
approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of University Park on this the 7th
day of February 2006.
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Robert L. Dillard, III
City Attorney
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Proposition No.1.
" Shall Chapter 10 of the Horne Rule Charter of the City of University Park be amended
to add a new Section 10.05 to read as follows:
Section 10.05 The City Council shall submit to popular vote any ordinance or resolution
approved by the City Council which, if implemented, would have the effect of
permanently changing the surface use of more than 5,000 square feet of (i) any green
belt, field, wood, creek, pond, lagoon, or other water course that is one acre or larger in
area, that is owned by the city, and that is being used as a park, or (ii) Elena's Children's
Park."
Proposition No.2.
"Shall Chapter 13 of the Horne Rule Charter ofthe City of University Park be amended
to add a new Section 13.16 to read as follows:
Section 13.16 If the area of any land owned by the city and being used as a park or of
any city-owned green space located within or adjacent to any public street will be
permanently reduced by a proposed, city-initiated public works project, the city shall
give written notice of the proposed project (i) to the record owner of each lot any portion
of which is located within 500 feet of the area where the reduction will occur, (ii) prior to
or concurrently with the advertisement by the city soliciting public bids for the proposed
project. "
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