2015_05.18 CC Packet - Election KENNEDALE
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KENNEDALE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING — ELECTION CANVASS
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 405 MUNICIPAL DRIVE
May 18, 2015
5:15 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ELECTION BUSINESS
A. Certification of official returns by the City Secretary
B. A Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general election held on May 9,
2015, for the purpose of electing Council Members for the City of Kennedale
C. Oath of Office for Charles Overstreet, City Council Place 1, 2015-2017 term
D. Oath of Office for Mike Walker, City Council Place 3, 2015-2017 term
E. Oath of Office for Frank Fernandez, City Council Place 5, 2015-2017 term
III.ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Kennedale will provide for reasonable
accommodations for persons attending City Council meetings. This building is wheelchair accessible, and
parking spaces for disabled citizens are available. Requests for sign interpreter services must be made
forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meetings. Please contact the City Secretary at 817.985.2104 or (TDD)
1.800.735.2989
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of the May 18,2015,agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board next to the main entrance of the City Hall
building, 405 Municipal Drive,of the City of Kennedale, Texas, in a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at
all times and said agenda was posted at least 72 hours preceding the schedule time of said meeting, in accordance with Chapter
551 of the Texas Government Code.
Leslie Galloway, City SuKretary
405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale, TX 76060 1 Telephone: 817-985-2100 1 Fax: 817-478-7169
KENNEDALE
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www.citygfkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 18, 2015
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - B.
I. Subject:
A Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general election held on May 9,
2015, for the purpose of electing Council Members for the City of Kennedale
II. Originated by:
III. Summary:
City Council to approve Resolution 453 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the general
election held on May 9, 2015.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
Approve
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
1. Resolution 453 lResolution 453.doc
CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 453
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS,
CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF A MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF KENNEDALE ON MAY 9, 2015 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THREE COUNCI LM EMBERS
WHEREAS, heretofore on the 16th day of February 2015, the City Council of the
City of Kennedale, Texas, approved Resolution No. 445 cal I i ng for and ordering a
general election to be held on Saturday, the 9th day of May 2015 for the purpose of
electing three Counci I members;
WHEREAS, said election was duly held at the time and place specified after due
notice as required by law had been given by posting and publication; and
W EREAS, pursuant to Chapter 67, of the Texas Election Code, the City Counci I of
the City of Kennedale is required to canvass the ret urns and declare the results of the
election;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF KENNEDALE THAT:
SECTION 1. The declarations and findings contained in the preamble of this
Resol ution are hereby found to be true and correct and shat l be made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds and declares that the said City Council
election for Places 1, 3, and 5 was held on May 9, 2015, at which election qualified
voters were given the opportunity to vote for the purpose of electing City Council
M embers.
SECTION 3. The City Council further finds and declares that the returns for such
election are asfolIows:
CITY COUNCI LM EM BER—PLACE 1 (Two Year Term)
Charles Overstreet Votes;
CITY COUNCI LM EM BER—PLACE 3 (Two Year Term)
M i ke Wad ker Votes;
CI TY COUNCI LM EM BER—PLACE 5(Two Year Term)
Frank Fernandez Votes;
Hollis Matthews Votes;
SECTION 4. The City Council further finds and declares that such returns are
correct, and adopts them as the returns of theelection held May 9, 2015, together with the
tabulation of the total number of votes received.
SECTION 5. The City Council further f i nds t he f ol I ow persons bedeclared elected to
the office of City Council:
That Charles Overstreet is hereby declared to be elected to the Office of City Council —
Place 1 of the City of Kennedale, Texas for aterm of office for two years.
That M i ke Wad ker i s hereby decl ared to be el ected to the Off i ce of Ci ty Counci I —PI ace 3
of the City of Kennedale, Texas for a term of office for two years.
That Frank Fernandez is hereby declared to be elected to the Office of City Council —
Place 5 of the City of Kennedale, Texasfor aterm of office for two years.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCI L OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of May, 2015.
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
L esl i e Gad I oway, Ci ty Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney
KENNEDALE
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Date: May 18, 2015
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - C.
I. Subject:
Oath of Office for Charles Overstreet, City Council Place 1, 2015-2017 term
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time the oath of office will be issued to Councilmember Charles Overstreet.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
KENNEDALE
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Date: May 18, 2015
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - D.
I. Subject:
Oath of Office for Mike Walker, City Council Place 3, 2015-2017 term
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time the oath of office will be issued to Councilmember Mike Walker.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments:
KENNEDALE
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www.cityofkennedale.com Staff Report to the Honorable Mayor and City Council
Date: May 18, 2015
Agenda Item No: ELECTION BUSINESS - E.
I. Subject:
Oath of Office for Frank Fernandez, City Council Place 5, 2015-2017 term
II. Originated by:
Leslie Galloway, Communications Coordinator
III. Summary:
At this time the oath of office will be issued to Councilmember Frank Fernandez.
IV. Fiscal Impact Summary:
V. Legal Impact:
VI. Recommendation:
None
VII.Alternative Actions:
VIII.Attachments: