SUBJECT
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A Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the election results of the General Election and Special Election of the City of Laredo held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing City Officials for City Council Districts IV, V, VII, and VIII; and for the proposed Charter Amendment Propositions.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On July 22, 2024, the City Council ordered and proclaimed a General Election to be held on November 5, 2024. On August 19, 2024, the City Council ordered and proclaimed a Special Election, to run concurrent with the General Election, for the submission of Charter Amendment propositions to be held within the City on November, 5, 2024.
BACKGROUND
City Council passed Ordinance No. 2024- O-126, for the City of Laredo, Texas, on July, 22, 2024, and thereafter published in accordance with the law, a General Election was held on November 5th, 2024, for the purpose of electing City Council Members for Districts IV, V, VII, and VIII; and
Ordinance No. 2024-O-126 was approved for ordering and proclaiming a General City Election to be held on November 5, 2024; for: the election of city officials, designating polling places, providing for publication, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator in the amount of $116,217.07 for the purpose of conducting a joint election; and
City Council passed Ordinance No. 2024- O-160, for the City of Laredo, Texas, on August 19, 2024 for the purpose of ordering and proclaiming a Special Election, and thereafter published in accordance with the law, a Special Election was held on November 5th, 2024, to run concurrent with the General Election, for the submission of Charter Amendment propositions to be held within the City of Laredo on November 5, 2024; and
Ordinance No. 2024-O-160 was approved for ordering and proclaiming a Special Election, run concurrent with General Election, to be held on November 5, 2024; for: the submission of Charter Amendment Propositions, providing severability, designating polling places, providing for publication, and an effective date.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
City of Laredo Charter Revision Commission made their recommendations of Charter Amendment propositions to the City Council for consideration on June 24, 2024
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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City Manager’s Office and City Secretary’s Office are recommending to approve the resolution for canvassing the returns and declaring the election results of the General Election and Special Election of the City of Laredo held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing City Officials for City Council Districts IV, V, VII, and VIII; and for the proposed Charter Amendment Propositions.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024 - 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Not Applicable
Source of Funds: Not Applicable
Account #: Not Applicable
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Not Applicable
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None