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HomeMy WebLinkAboutO-2006-2887 6 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: Mal> 22. 2006 Requested By: Mayor Alton orter Appropriation Source of Funds: Department: City Council Account Number: Report: Resolution: Ordinance:X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: Ordinance Amount Requested: Exhibits: Budgeted Item: YES NO Exhibits: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council to approve an ordinance declaring results of the City of La Porte Election held on May 13,2006 Action Required bv Council: Approve ordinance 2006-2887 A p/;6fot Date ORDINANCE NO. 2006-~o~1 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF LA PORTE ON MAY 13 , 2006 , FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR, COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 2, AND COUNCILPERSON DISTRICT 3, FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, there was held in the City of La Porte on the 13th day of May, 2006, an election for the purpose of electing a Mayor; Councilperson District 2; and Councilperson District 3; all in accordance with section 8.10 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of La Porte; and WHEREAS, there were cast at said election for the following listed persons the number of votes opposite their respective names: MAYOR Alton E. Porter 261 COUNCILPERSON -- DISTRICT 2 Chuck Engelken, Jr. 15 COUNCILPERSON -- DISTRICT 3 Howard R. Ebow 33 as shown in the official election returns heretofore delivered by the Election Manager and officials to the Mayor and City Council of the city of La Porte and submitted to the City Council. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE: Section 1. That said election was duly called and notice thereof given in accordance with law; that said election was held in the manner required by law; that due returns of said election have been made by the proper officers; that said returns have been canvassed by the City Council of the City of La Porte; that said election has resulted in the election of the following named persons, to-wit: MAYOR Alton E. Porte COUNCILPERSON -- DISTRICT 2 Chuck Engelken, Jr. COUNCILPERSON -- DISTRICT 3 Howard R. Ebow Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code i and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its passage and approval, and it is so ordered. PASSED AND APPROVED, this 22nd day of May, 2006. ~~ OF LA ~E ~~~-'.V~ Alton E. Porter Mayor By: ATTEST: ~~~~~MJ City Secretary APPR~u/ ~ Knox W. Askins City Attorney 2