O-2022-3861 calling May 7, 2022 general election for electing members, At-Lrage A & Districts 4 & 5

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ORDINANCE 2022-3861 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, ORDERING A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 7TH DAY OF MAY 2022; DESIGNATING THE PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING THE ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE POSTING AND PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, The Texas State Legislature has called for two state constitutional ballot amendment measures to be placed on the ballot for a statewide election on the May 2022 uniform election date; and WHEREAS, The City of La Porte will hold a regular municipal election for the election of City Council member positions designated as Councilperson At -Large Position A, Councilperson-District 4, and Councilperson-District 5, on the May 7, 2022, uniform election date; and WHEREAS, The City Council finds that it is in the public interest to enter into a joint election agreement and election services contract with Harris County in order to provide the most efficient and convenient voting opportunities for both the City and State elections, with voting available in all Harris County polling locations and the potential for extended hours for early voting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PORTE, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The regular municipal election of the City of La Porte, Texas, for election of members of the City Council as prescribed by Section 2.03 of the City Charter, shall be held between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on the 701 day of May 2022, in the city, for the purpose of electing Councilperson At -Large Position A, a Councilperson-District 4, and a Councilperson-District 5. A runoff election will be held, if necessary, between seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, as established with Harris County and in accordance with the Texas Election Code, all such arrangements for which are authorized by the adoption of this ordinance and the executed joint election agreement and election services contract with Harris County. SECTION 2. The City is hereby divided into six (6) election precincts, corresponding to the boundaries of the six City Council single -member districts. The boundaries of such districts are as established, defined, and outlined in Ordinance 2011-3384. The polling places for these election precincts shall be as designated by Harris County. SECTION 3. This election shall be held in accordance with, and shall be governed by, the election laws of the State of Texas. The City Council has determined, pursuant to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, that the City is authorized to enter into a Joint Election Agreement with Harris County and other participating political subdivisions for this election. The City Secretary and Mayor are hereby authorized to perform all duties and take all actions as required by any election services contract(s) and/or joint election agreement(s) that may be authorized by the City Council. SECTION 4. Any eligible and qualified person may have his or her name placed upon the official ballot as an independent candidate by submitting an application, which, in accordance with Texas