OR 2013-1351 Order Election to add Denton
ORDINANCE NO. 2013-1351
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2013-1349, ORDERING A
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2013, BY
ADDING PROVISIONS FOR COPPELL RESIDENTS RESIDING
IN DENTON COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS,
the City Council has previously adopted Ordinance No. 2013-1349
ordering a special election to be held on November 5, 2013 to consider one (1)
proposition, to wit: the adoption and extension of use of one half (1/2) of one percent
sales and use tax for park systems, athletic facilities, library, gathering places, open space
and other related facilities, maintenance and operations and projects related to be
submitted to the qualified voters of the City of Coppell for approval or disapproval at said
election; and
WHEREAS,
said Ordinance failed to include provisions for Coppell residents
residing in Denton County; and
WHEREAS,
the City Council desires to amend Ordinance No. 2013-1349 to
provide for its residents located in Denton County by providing for the execution of the
contract with Denton County, providing for early voting times and locations, providing
for ballots by mail, and providing for the polling location on election day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
That Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2013-1349 be, and the same is,
hereby amended to provide for the execution of a contract with Denton County Elections
Department, which shall hereinafter read as follows:
“SECTION 3.
The election on the proposed proposition shall be conducted in
accordance with Election Contracts between the City of Coppell and Dallas County
Elections Department and Denton County Election Department, respectively, for the
Special election on November 5, 2013. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute Election Contracts with the Counties of Dallas and Denton for the conduct of the
”
election.
SECTION 2.
That Section 5 of Ordinance No. 2013-1349 be, and the same is,
hereby amended to add the early voting dates, times and locations for Denton County,
which shall hereinafter read as follows:
“SECTION 5.
The main early voting polling place for Dallas County
residents shall be the Coppell Town Center, where early voting by
personal appearance shall be conducted in accordance with the following
schedule:
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Monday, October 21, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 26, 2013, 7:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
Sunday, October 27, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, October
28, 2013 through Friday, November 1, 2013, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dallas County residents may also vote at any other Dallas County
Early Voting Polling Location.
The locations and times for Denton County residents to early vote
shall be as follows at locations specified in the Joint Elections Contract:
Monday, October 21, 2013, through Friday, October 25, 2013, 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 26, 2013, 7:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.;
Sunday, October 27, 2013, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, October
28, 2013 through Friday, November 1, 2013, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Lewisville Municipal Annex, 1197 W. Main Street, Lewisville
Carrollton Public Library, 4220 N. Josey, Carrollton
Denton County residents may also vote at any other Denton County
Early Voting Polling Location.
SECTION 3.
That Section 6 of Ordinance No. 2013-1349 be, and the same is,
hereby amended to provide for early voting by mail with Denton County Elections
Department, which shall hereinafter read as follows:
“SECTION 6
. That applications for early voting ballot by mail by Dallas County
residents shall be mailed to: Toni Pippins-Poole, Chief Deputy Early Voting Clerk,
Dallas County Elections Department; Health & Human Services Building, 2377 N.
Stemmons Freeway, Suite 820, Dallas, Texas 75207.
Applications for early voting ballot by mail by Denton County residents shall be mailed
to Frank Phillips, Elections Administrator, Denton County Elections Administration, 701
Kimberly Dr., Denton, Texas 76208.
Applications for early voting ballot by mail, if mailed, must be received no later than
noon on October 25, 2013. Applications for early voting delivered by personal delivery
shall be submitted to the Clerk’s office no later than the close of business on October 29,
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SECTION 4.
That Ordinance No. 2013-1349 shall remain in full force and
effect, except as amended herein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its
passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such case provide.
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DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, on the ?J
day of Ais,x,4 , 2013.
APPRO 'ED:
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KARE' SEL 0 HUN MAYOR
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CHRISTEL PET INOS CITSECRETARY
APPR• ED AS 1 F I.^ :
ROBERT E.HAGER, ITY ATTORNEY
(REH/cbp)
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