HomeMy WebLinkAbout 16-19 Calling for a Special ElectionRESOLUTION NO. �O I
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2016 TO BE
CONDUCTED AS A COORDINATED ELECTION
WHEREAS, a statewide general election will occur on November 8, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds it in the best interests of the Town of Firestone
to call a special election for November 8, 2016 pursuant to state law and to participate in the
coordinated election; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to refer one or more ballot issues to the
registered electors of the Town at such special municipal election pursuant to Article X, Section
20 of the Colorado Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 31-10-108, the Board of Trustees may call a
special election by resolution adopted not less than 60 days prior to the date of the election, and
such election may be held at the same time and place as a statewide general election as a
coordinated election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO.
Section 1. Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 31-10408, a special election for the Town of
Firestone is hereby called and set for Tuesday, November 8, 2016 to be held as part of a
coordinated election.
Section 2. The purpose of the special election will be to submit to the registered
electors of the Town one or more TABOR ballot issues pursuant to Article X, Section 20 of the
Colorado Constitution, The Board of Trustees may submit such TABOR ballot issues to appear
on the ballot of the special election by the adoption of appropriate resolutions or ordinances as
required by law.
Section 3. The officers and employees of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to take all necessary and appropriate actions to effectuate the provision of this
Resolution in accordance with Colorado law.
Section 4. Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 31-10-102.7, the Town will utilize the
requirements and procedures of the Uniform Election Code of 1992, articles 1 to 13 of title 1,
C.R.S., as amended, in lieu of the Colorado Municipal Election Code of 1965, article 10 of title
31, C.R.S., as amended, with respect to the special municipal election to be held on November 8,
2016, and such election shall be conducted as part of the coordinated regular election. The Town
Clerk is hereby appointed as the designated election official of the Town for purposes of
performing acts required or permitted by law in connection with the election.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED this 2 I"' day of , 2016.
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Paul Sorensen, Mayor
Town Clerk