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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14531 RESOLUTION NO. 14531 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE CANVASS AND ABSTRACT OF VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 AS PART OF A COORDINATED ELECTION WITH PUEBLO COUNTY WHEREAS, the Canvassing for the Special Municipal Election held on November 3, 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 December 28,2020______ BY: Ed Brown _____ MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # M-4 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 28, 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 NOVEMBER 3, 2020 AS PART OF A COORDINATED ELECTION WITH PUEBLO COUNTY SUMMARY: This Resolution accepts and approves the Abstract of Votes cast at the Special Municipal Election dated November 3, 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 Tuesday, November 24, 2020, the City Clerk met with the Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder as part of the 2020 Non-Partisan Special 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 Non-Partisan 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 city of PUEBLOcolorado 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 NOVEMBER 3, 2020 AS PART OF A COORDINATED ELECTION (OFFICIAL SURVEY OF RETURNS) WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 5-1-115 of the Pueblo Municipal Code; the Canvassing Member of the Board of Elections met virtually on November 24, 2020 as part of the Canvassing Board for the Special Municipal Election, conducted as a 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 vote is unanimously certified: Ballot Question No. 2A Extension of the One-Half Cent Sales Tax for Economic Development YES/FOR 34,134 66.88% NO/AGAINST 16,903 33.12% SECTION 2. Question 2A - The greatest number of votes cast was "YES" therefore, QUESTION 2A PASSED 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 21st day of December 2020. BO ' ' OF ELE. O�1�NS: I. ' -' Alvin 'ivera, Me er ATTEST: ron Sullenberger, Member 4-/n4e1/ - eputy City Clerk Brenda Armijo, Member an ity Clerk