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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13439RESOLUTION NO. 13439 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE ELECTION HELD ON MAY 3, 2016 AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the City Clerk and members of the Board of Elections met with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder as part of the Special District Election Board of Canvassers for the May 3, 2016 Election Returns as it pertained to the 2016 Special Municipal Franchise Election; and WHEREAS, following the Special District Election Board of Canvassers, an abstract of votes for the City of Pueblo Special Municipal Franchise Election ballot issue was prepared by the City Clerk; and WHEREAS the Board of Elections has unanimously passed a Board Resolution certifying the votes and declaring the results of voting at said Special Municipal Franchise Election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. The Resolution of the Board of Elections certifying the votes and declaring the results at said Special Municipal Franchise Election, a copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby approved; and the designation of results therein contained are hereby accepted and adopted. SECTION 2. The Franchise Agreement between Pueblo, a Municipal Corporation and Public Service Company of Colorado, a copy of which is attached hereto ("Agreement"), having been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved. The President of the City Council is authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement in the name of the City and the City Clerk is directed to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same. SECTION 3. The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of the Resolution and the attached Agreement to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. INTRODUCED May 23, 2016 BY: Ed Brown City Clerk’s Office Item # M-1 Background Paper for Proposed RESOLUTION COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 23, 2016 TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council CC: Sam Azad, City Manager VIA: Office of the City Clerk FROM: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE ELECTION HELD ON MAY 3, 2016 AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY SUMMARY: This Resolution accepts and approves the Abstract of Votes cast at the Special Municipal Franchise Election held on May 3, 2016 and pursuant thereto, authorizes the President of the City Council to sign the franchise agreement which was approved by the voters of the City on May 3, 2016. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, an Abstract of Votes is prepared by the City Clerk, approved by the Board of Elections, and forwarded to City Council for acceptance and adoption. This is done after every Municipal Special or Regular Election. BACKGROUND On Friday May 13, 2016, the City Clerk and members of the Board of Election met with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder as part of the 2016 Special District Election Board of Canvassers of the Election Returns. Following the Canvassing, Gilbert Ortiz, Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder, issued the Official Abstract of Votes signed by each member of the Canvassing Board, which will be submitted to the Secretary of State. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Following the Canvassing of Votes, the Board of Elections signed a Board Resolution certifying the votes and declaring the results as Official. (Official Survey of Returns). ALTERNATIVES: None RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. Attachments: Board of Elections Resolution and Abstract of Votes SPECIAL MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE ELECTION MAY 3, 2016 TOTAL VOTES QUESTION 2A ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 8967 GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE NATURAL GAS UTILITY FRANCHISE TO PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO YES NO TOTAL 9,067 3,905 WE, THE UNDERSIGNED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF THE VOTE CAST AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE ELECTION HELD ON MAY 3, 2016 AS PART OF THE COORDINATED MAIL BALLOT PR ARY ELECTION. ELECTION BO MEMBER ELECTION BOARD ME ER ATTEST d L ELECTION B ARD EMB DEPUTY CITY -L-Eiqr