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Consider an ordinance ordering the May 3, 2025 Special Election for the purpose of holding a bond election.
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DATE: February 4, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Ordering the May 3, 2025 Special Election for the purpose of holding a Bond Election
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The Texas Election Code, Chapter 3, provides for the ordering of an election not later than the 78th day before a uniform election date. In addition to any other elements required, each order must state the date of the election and the offices or measures to be voted on at the election.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This ordinance conforms to Article IX (Nominations and Elections) authorizing the calling of an election to be held on a uniform election date provided for in the Texas Election Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The cost of conducting this special election will be absorbed within the existing budget for the upcoming general election, as it will be held concurrently with the scheduled general election.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
A special election is typically a one-time expenditure, held as needed. However, since this special election will coincide with the scheduled general election, there will be no additional cost incurred.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
Yes.
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
Yes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council approve the ordinance ordering a May 3, 2025 Special Election.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance
Exhibit A - Polling Details
Exhibit B - Voter Information Document
Exhibit C - Order of Special Election for Munic...
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