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21-179ORDINANCE NO. 21-179 AN ORDINANCE ORDERPqG AN ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF DENTON ON MAY 1, 2021 AND, IF A RUNOFF ELECTION IS REQUIRED, ON JUNE 5, 2021, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON, TEXAS; PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND MANNER OF THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH THE ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR OF DENTON COUNTY; PROVEDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVmiNG AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. A municipal election is ordered to be held in the City of Denton, Texas on Saturday, May 1, 2021, such date being a uniform election date as defined in Texas Election Code §41.001, as amended (the "Code"), for the purpose of electing council members for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. In the event a runoff is required, the runoff election shall be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 SECTION 2. The polling places shall be designated by the Denton County Elections Administrator (the “Elections Administrator”) in accordance with the provisions of a joint election agreement and contract for election services (the “Agreement”) with the Elections Administrator. The locations of such polling places are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Exhibit A shall be modified to include additional or different election day polling places designated by the Elections Administrator and to conform to the Agreement. SECTION 3. Early voting shall be conducted by personal appearance at the locations, dates and times set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and during the early voting period as required or permitted by law. Exhibit A shall be modified to include additional or different early voting locations designated by the Elections Administrator and to conform to the Agreement. SECTION 4. The most accurate information on election day and early voting locations and voting times can be found or obtained by visiting the Denton County webpage noted below or contacting said County as noted: Denton County Elections Administrator 701 Kimberly Drive Denton, Texas 76208 (940) 349-3200 https://www.votedenton.com/upcoming-election-information/ SECTION 5. The Elections Administrator shall serve as the early voting clerk in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. The Main Early Voting location for the election for residents of the City shall be at the following address. Applications for early voting by mail must be received no later than the close of regular business on April 20, 202 1. Applications for early voting by mail must be submitted to the following address : Early Voting Clerk Denton County Elections Administrator 701 Kimberly Drive Denton, Texas 76208 SECTION 6. The manner of holding such election and all questions pertaining thereto shall be governed by the election laws of the State of Texas. SECTION 7. The City Council has found and determined that the meeting at which this Ordinance is considered is open to the public, and that notice thereof was given in accordance with provisions of the Texas open meetings law, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, as amended, and that a quorum of the City Council was present. SECTION 8. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. I e X: : q: eb yo r: i n = C e 1$1r a S P1 ::: 1 e d following vote [L - <-'z] : and seconded approved by the Aye \/ V,r ,/ 7 vr V/ ,/ Nay Abstain Absent Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor: Birdia Johnson, District 1 : Connie Baker, District 2: Jesse Davis, District 3 : John Ryan, District 4: Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 : Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6: PASSED AND APPROVED this the gU _ day of Feb( UCL fbI _, 2021. GERR IF ATTEST: 1\\\111111114 F D ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY #„„@H,g!$ Exhibit A *POLLING LOCATIONS & EARLY VOTI NG/ELECTION DAY DATES/TI M ES *NOTE: Locations subject to change based on final locations as determined by a joIn elections contract with other participating jurisdictions,Early Voting IEm Location [MmI Mr M1 Denton County Elections Administration MLK Recreation Center aah Branch Library2 Ms'on RancFi- Voertman's South Branch Library Addrw9 EEIs!!mi St. 701 Kimberly Dr. 1300 Wilson St. I &M=;fm 1314 W_ Hickory St_M Teaslev Ln Rmm Meeting Room 1 RoomMuttlp Arnrnons Room meiing Room =sRMiXrMS r –g hI_ am e e e Denton 1 76201 Dear R&a8 Election Day Addrw9 ©' 1300 Wilson St_ M o Room CIViC:M MLK Recreation Center r &lex North Branch Ltbraw Denton Fire Station #7 North Lakes Recreation Center Robson Ranch Clubhouse Voertmarl's ==on Cem L.A. Nelson ElemerH M;>rrl 1MI r Mmbiy Room Library Meeting Raom Community Room Foam BmmM==iiin r Ro-M Gym e e e m} Vintage B’Iv@ 2001 W Windsor Dr. 9428 Ed Robson Cir 1314 W_ Hickory St. 1 ohmEaRI 3909 Teasiey Ln e e MRT7B3amem =limme Denton May 1, 2021 General/Uniform Election Date General, Eg rly Voting Hours Monday Tuesday Wed nesdav Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 8 a.m. to S p.m. 8 a.m, to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 5 p-m- ll a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 a,m. to 7 p.m. 7 a,m. to 7 p_m. General Eleetion Day Hours Saturday May 1 7 a-m- to 7 p-m,