O71-02CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE CALLING AN. ELECTION .
ORDINANCE NO. 71-2
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY. OF TARRANT
CITY OF KENNEDALE
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WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and advisable to call the
election hereinafter ordered; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined: that
a case of emergency or urgent public necessity exists which -re-
quires the holding of the meeting at which this Ordinance is
passed, such emergency or urgent public necessity being that the
proceeds from the sale of the proposed bonds are required as soon
as possible and without delay for necessary and urgently needed
public improvements; and that said meeting was open to the public;
and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting
was given, all as required by Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. Article
6252-17
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE:
1. That an election shall be held on June 12, 1971,
ill said City at the following designated polling place:
CITY HALL,
KENNEDALE, TEXAS.
Said City shall constitute a single election precinct for said
election, and the following election officers are hereby appoin
ed to hold said electibn:
Presiding Judge: Ida Flake, and
Alternate Presiding Judge:
Nettie Vick.
2, That the Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than
two qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting
said election; provided that if the Presiding Judge actually
serves as expected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one
of such clerks.
3. That by approving and signing this Ordinance the Mayor
of said City officially confirms his appointment of the aforesaid
election officers to serve at said election; and by passing this
Ordinance the governing body of said City approves and concurs
in the appointment of the aforesaid election officers.
PROPOSITION NO. 3
Shall the City Council of said City be authorized to
issue the bonds of said City in one or more series, in the
aggregate principal amount of $200,000, for the purpose of
improving and extending the Waterworks System of said City,
with said bonds to mature, bear interest, and be issued and
sold in accordance with law; and shall said City Council be
authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected
annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the
annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to
pay said bonds at maturity?
PROPOSITION NO. 4
Shall the City Council of said City be authorized to
issue the bonds of said City in one or more series, in the
aggregate principal amount of $165,000, for the purpose of
improving and extending the Waterworks System of said City,
with said bonds to mature, bear interest, and be issued and
sold in accordance with law; and with said bonds to be
secured by and payable from a lien on and pledge of the Net
Revenues of said Cityts Waterworks and Sewer System?
7. That the official ballots for said election shall
have written or printed thereon the following:
PROPOSITION NO. 1
FOR )
) THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER SYSTEM TAX BONDS
AGAINST )
FOR )
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AGAINST )
FOR )
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AGAINST )
FOR )
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AGAINST )
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PROPOSITION NO. 2
THE ISSUANCE OF SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS
PROPOSITION NO. 3
THE'ISSUANCE OF WATERWORKS SYSTEM TAX BONDS
PROPOSITION NO. 4
THE ISSUANCE OF WAIERW0RKS SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS
ED AND APPROVED this 13th day of May, 1971.
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretar
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CITY OF KENNEDALE
POST OFFICE BOX 268
KENNEDALE, TEXAS 76060
PHONE 478-5417
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Dear Citizens of Kennedale:
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As you are aware, the City has experienced considerable growth during the past decade -
a little more than doubling the population. The rapid growth of the City has created
new demands on our water and sewer systems. Your Council has made a comprehensive study
and has determined that essential improvements should be made during the next five years.
In order to implement these improvements a bond election has been called for 42-.
A summary of the issues to be considered by the voters is as follows:
Sewer System - Less than half of the citizens are provided with sewerage facilities.
Some 400 septic tanks are in operation with probably 200 of these overflowing. These
overflowing septic tanks are health hazards for the entire City and need to be eliminated.
The State of Texas will require that these pollution hazards be eliminated. Your Council
believes that the City should stop these pollution hazards before the State takes any
legal action.
Elevated Water Tank - The City has been plagued with inadequate elevated water storage
for the past several years. The Texas Insurance Commission recommends that a town of
our size have elevated storage of at least 160,000 gallons - we now have only 55,000
gallons. Additional storage is necessary to provide adequate water and fire protection
and to effect a non -penalty fire insurance rate.
Water Distribution System - The growth of the City has created larger demands for water
service and new water mains are required to strengthen the system. Some areas are without
City water and water lines need to be extended to provide service to all.
In order to finance these improvements, a bond election has been called for
The ballot will be divided into four (4) propositions that are as follows:
1. For the issuing of $300,000 Sewer General Obligation Bonds.
2. For the issuing of $200,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
3. For the issuing of $200,000 Water General Obligation Bonds.
4. For the issuing of $165,000 Water Revenue Obligation Bonds.
We plan to issue approximately $225,000 General Obligation Bonds within the next year
with the remainder being issued as finances will permit so as not to create a burdensome
tax. This initial financing will-eq i e a tax increase. The Revenue Bonds will be
supported from the net earnings of the water and sewer systems and can never be paid
from money collected from ad valorem taxes. Studies of our finances indicate that all
$365,000 of Revenue Bonds can be issued by 1973 without any rate increases.
It is the unanimous opinion of the Council that this is a sound and necessary improvement
program. We earnestly request you vote "FOR" on each of the propositionsc. •- X-
We cannot have a place of business, a church, a home or school without adequate water
and sanitary sewer service.
Bob Platt, Mayor
Jr., Coun i man
Bill Bishop, Counci
Sincerely,
Your council
Inez / urner Keit Councioman
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF KENNEDALE
TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY WHO OWN TAXABLE
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND WHO HAVE DULY RENDERED THE SAME FOR TAX-
ATION, AND TO ALL OTHER RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY:
TAKE NOTICE THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN SAID
CITY AS PROVIDED IN AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELEC-
TION DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY,
WHICH ORDINANCE IS SUBSTANTIALLY AS FOLLOWS:
KENNEDALE NEWS, THURSDAY, MAY 21.1911. PAGE THREE
NOTICE OF •ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF KENNEDALE
TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY WHO OWN TAXABLE.
PROPERTY IN SAID CITY AND WHO HAVE DULY RENDERED THE SAME FOR,TAX,,'
ATION, AND TO ALL OTHER RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF ,SAID CITYs
TAKE NOTICE THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN SAID
CITY AS PROVIDED IN AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN EL!C•
TION DULY PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY,
WHICH ORDINANCE IS SUBSTA NTIA LLY AS FOLLOWS:
CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION
ORDINANCE NO. 71-2
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF KENNEDALE
WHEREAS,it is deemed necessary and advisable to call the
election hereinafter ordered, and
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WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and
determined:
that
a case of emergency or urgent public necess.� y ed
re-
quires the holding of the meeting at which this Ordinance is.
passed, such emergency or urgent public necessity being that the
proceeds from the sale of the proposed bonds are requiredassoon
as possible and without delay for necessary and urgently needed
public improvements; and that said meeting was open to the public
and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting
was given, all as required by Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. Article
6252-17.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE:
1. That an election shall be held on June 12$ 1971,
in said City at the following designated polling place:
CITY HALL,
KENNEDALE, TEXAS.
Said City shall constitute a single election precinct for, said
election, and the following election officers are hereby appoint-
ed to hold said election:
Presiding Judge: Ida Flake, and
Alternate Presiding Judge: Nettie Vick.
2, That the Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than
two qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting
said election; provided that if the Presiding Judge actually
serves as expected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one
of such clerks.
3. That by approving and signing this Ordinance the Mayor
of said City officially confirms his appointment of the aforesaid
election officers to serve at said election; and by passing this
Ordinance the governing body of said City approves and COUCUTs.
in the appointment of the aforesaid election officers. .
4. That said election shall be held and conducted in effect
as two separate but simultaneous elections, to -wit: one election 1
at which only the resident, qualified electors who own taxable
property in the City and who have duly rendered the same for tax-
ation shall be entitled to vote, and another election at which
all other resident, qualified electors of the City shall- be en-
titled to vote. The votes cast at each of said separate but
simultaneous elections shall be recorded, returned, and canvass-
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3. That by approving and signing this Ordinance the Mayor
of said City officially confirms his appointment of the aforesaid
election officers to serve at said election; and by passing this
Ordinance the governing body of said City approves and concurs
in the appointment of the aforesaid election officers.
4. That said election shall be held and conducted in effect
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE:
1. That an election shall be held on June 12, 1971,
in said City at the following designated polling place:
CITY HALL,
KENNEDALE, TEXAS.
Said City shall constitute a single election precinct for said
election, and the following election officers are hereby appoint
ed to hold said election:
Presiding Judge: Ida Flake, and
Alternate Presiding Judge: Nettie Vick.
2, That the Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than
two qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting
said election; provided that if the Presiding Judge actually
serves as expected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one
of such clerks.
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las two separate but simultaneous elections, to -wit: one election
at which only the resident, qualified electors who own taxable
property in the City and who have duly rendered the same for tax-
ation shall be entitled to vote, and another election at which
all other resident, qualified electors of the City shall be en-
titled to vote. The votes cast at each of said separate but
simultaneous elections shall be recorded, returned, and canvass-
ed separately. It is. hereby declared that the purpose of holding
the election in such manner is to ascertain arithmetically, with
respect to a submitted PROPOSITION, (a) the aggregate votes cast
at the election for and against the PROPOSITION by resident,
qualified electors of the City, and also (b) the aggregate votes
cast at the election for and against the PROPOSITION by resident,
qualified electors who own taxable property in the City and who
'have duly rendered the same for taxation. Each elector shall
be entitled to vote once, in accordance with the provisions of
this Ordinance.
5. That notice of said election shall be given by posting
a substantial copy of this Ordinance at the City Hall and at
two other places in said City, not less than 15 days prior to
the date set for said election; and a substantial copy of this
Ordinance also shall be published on the same day in each of two
successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published
'in said City, the date of the first publication to be not less
than 14 days prior to the date set for said election.
6. That at said election the following PROPOSITIONS
shall be submitted in accordance with law:
PROPOSITION NO. I
Shall the City Council of said City be authorized to
issue the bonds of said City in one or more series, in the
aggregate principal amount of $300,000, for the purpose of
improving and extending the Sewer System of said City, with
said bonds to mature, bear interest, and be issued and sold
in accordance with law; and shall said City Council be
authorized to levy and cause to be assessed and collected
annual ad valorem taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the
annual interest on said bonds and provide a sinking fund to
pay said bonds at.maturity?
PROPOSITION NO. 2
Shall the City Council of said City be authorized to
issue the bonds of said City in one or more series, in theL
aggregate principal amount of $200,000, for the purpose of
improving and extending the Sewer System of said City,:with