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RESOLUTION NO. 14415
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS
AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 5, 2020 AS PART OF A
MAIL BALLOT COORDINATED ELECTION WITH PUEBLO
COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Canvassing for the Special Municipal Election held on May 5, 2020 as
part of a Coordinated Election with Pueblo County, has been completed; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections has unanimously passed and approved a Board
Resolution certifying the votes and declaring the results of voting at said Special Municipal
Election as official; 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 Election as official, 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 officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED June 8, 2020
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # M-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 8, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
CC: Nicholas A. Gradisar, Mayor
VIA: City Clerk
FROM: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND
ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
ON MAY 5, 2020 AS PART OF A MAIL BALLOT COORDINATED ELECTION
WITH PUEBLO COUNTY
SUMMARY:
This Resolution accepts and approves the Abstract of Votes cast at the Special Municipal Election
dated May 5, 2020 as prepared by the City Clerk.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 5-1-119(1) of the Municipal Code, an Abstract of Votes is prepared by the
City Clerk and approved by the Board of Elections following each General or Special Municipal
Election.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code, on Monday, May 18, 2020, the City
Clerk met with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder as part of the Canvass Board for the 2020
Coordinated Election. 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:
The Board of Elections has reviewed the Abstract of Votes as prepared by the City Clerk and has
approved the Abstract by Board Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: None.
ALTERNATIVES: None.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: Abstract of Votes
Board of Election Resolution
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE VOTES AND DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF VOTING AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MAY 5,
2020 AS PART OF A MAIL BALLOT COORDINATED ELECTION (OFFICIAL
SURVEY OF RETURNS)
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code; the Canvassing
Board of Elections met on May 18, 2020 as part of the Canvassing Board for the Special
Municipal Election, conducted as a Mail Ballot Coordinated Election in the City and County of
Pueblo, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Elections proceeded to Canvass the votes cast at said Special
Municipal Election and make an abstract thereof; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE PUEBLO BOARD OF ELECTIONS that:
SECTION 1.
The following votes are unanimously certified
BALLOT QUESTION NO. 2A WATER AND ELECTRIC WORKS
• For the Measure 6,912 24.38%
• Against the Measure 21,420 75.55%
SECTION 2.
Question 2A: The greatest number of votes cast was "AGAINST THE MEASURE" therefore,
QUESTION 2A FAILED
SECTION 3.
The statements from the abstract of votes prepared by the City Clerk is hereby approved and
each member of the Board of Elections shall affix his or her signature thereto, certifying same to
be correct and shall endorse and subscribe on such statements their certification of
determination required by Section 5-1-119(1) of the Pueblo Municipal Code, as amended.
Adopted this 4th day of June 2020.
BOA,VD OF ELECTIO S:
Gloria B. Escorcia, Member('�
Alvin Rivera, Member
Brenda Armijo, Member d City Clerk
ATTEST:
0M1/�'Bnda imball, Deputy City Clerk
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