HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 247 Calling an Election regarding a proposition of the Sales and Use TaxORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS, ORDERING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE
TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS, TO SUBMIT A PROPOSITION ON THE
QUESTION OF THE ADOPTION OF AN ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 4A OF THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACT, AS AMENDED; MAKING
PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND RESOLVING
OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ELECTION; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Westlake, Texas hereby finds
that an election should be held for the purposes of submitting a proposition on the levy
and collection of an additional sales and use tax within the Town under the provisions of
Section 4A of Article 5190.6, V.A.T.C.S., as amended (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the Town is an "eligible city" under the provisions of Section 4A of
the Act, in that (1) the Town has a population of fewer than 50,000 according to the most
recent federal decennial census, (2) is located in two or more counties (Tarrant and
Denton), one of which has a population of 500,000 or greater according to the most
recent federal decennial census (Tarrant), (3) has not elected to become part of a
metropolitan rapid transit authority, and (4) the combined sales and use taxes, including
the tax to be adopted in this election, imposed by the Town and other political
subdivisions of this State having territory in the Town will not exceed two percent;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: The preambles recited above are hereby incorporated as if fully
set forth below.
SECTION 2: An election shall be held on the 4"' day of May, 1996 in the Town
of Westlake, Texas, which date is not less than thirty (30) days from the date of the
adoption hereof and is a uniform election date pursuant to V.T.C.A., Election Code,
Section 41.001, for the purpose of submitting the following measure:
PROPOSITION
"Shall the Town of Westlake, Texas adopt an additional one-half of one percent
(.5%) sales and use tax within the Town, pursuant to the provisions of Section
4A, Article 5190.6, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended, for the promotion
and development of new and expanded business enterprises?"
Sales and Use Tax Election
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SECTION 3: Paper ballots shall be used in this election and for early voting by
personal appearance and by mail and each voter shall record his vote by placing an "x" in
the appropriate box on the ballot. Ballots shall be prepared in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Election Code so that voters may cast their ballots either
"FOR" or "AGAINST" the aforesaid measure which shall appear on the ballot
substantially as follows:
PROPOSITION
"THE ADOPTION OF A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE PROMOTION
AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND EXPANDED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISES AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT."
The Town Secretary shall make up the official election ballot.
SECTION 4: That Gerry White is hereby appointed presiding judge of the
election, and Vonnie Carpenter is appointed the alternate, and the presiding judge shall
appoint such assistants as may be necessary to properly conduct the election, as provided
by the Election Code.
Absentee voting shall be conducted at the Town Hall, 3 Village Circle, Suite 207,
Solana, Westlake, Texas in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code.
On election day, the polls shall be open from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Voting on
election day shall be conducted at the Town Hall, 3 Village Circle, Suite 207, Solana,
Westlake, Texas.
SECTION 5: All resident qualified electors of the Town of Westlake shall be
permitted to vote at the election. This election shall be held and conducted in accordance
with the provisions of V.T.C.A., Election Code, Tax Code, Subchapter E of Chapter 321,
and the Act as may be required by law.
SECTION 6: A substantial copy of this ordinance shall serve as proper notice of
the election. The notice shall be posted not later than the 21' day before the election at
the Town Hall and shall also be published at least once before the election in a newspaper
published and of general circulation in the Town.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its date of
passage shown below.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 12.' DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1996.
Scott Bradfey, Mayor
Sales and Use Tax Election
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ATTEST:
6ii ger osswy, Town e retary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Paul C.CIIsham, Town Attorney