10.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL AMENDED
- Meeting Date:
- 11/17/2015
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Adoption of Resolution No. 2015-37: A resolution of the City Council of the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, declaring official and adopting the results of the Special Election held on November 3, 2015. (Results for Election on Changes to City Charter)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read Resolution No. 2015-37 by title only
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2015-37 by title only (if approved above)
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-37
2) City Clerk reads Resolution No. 2015-37 by title only (if approved above)
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2015-37
Executive Summary:
Arizona Revised Statutes §16-542A requires "the governing body holding an election...meet and canvass the election not less than six days nor more than twenty days following the election." The attached resolution outlines the results of the November 3, 2015, Special Election.
Financial Impact:
There is no financial cost associated with this specific action which has been folded into the overall cost of the election.
Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
This item is not connected to a specific Council goal.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
The City Council did consider and adopt Resolution No. 2015-26 on June 16, 2015, calling for the Special Election to be held on November 3, 2015, and approving the ballot language.
Options and Alternatives:
Because canvass of the election is required by law, no alternatives are presented.
Background/History:
On June 16, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-26 which authorized the Special Election to be held on November 3, 2015, and approved the ballot language. The City contracted with Coconino County Elections to conduct this election as a Mail Ballot election.
As noted in the attached Resolution No 2015-37, four of the seven amendments were approved by the voters. Once this resolution is adopted canvassing the election results, it will be forwarded to the Governor's Office for approval. Once the City receives approval from the Governor's Office the changes will be effective and the Charter will be amended.
As noted in the attached Resolution No 2015-37, four of the seven amendments were approved by the voters. Once this resolution is adopted canvassing the election results, it will be forwarded to the Governor's Office for approval. Once the City receives approval from the Governor's Office the changes will be effective and the Charter will be amended.
Key Considerations:
Required by state law to amend the City Charter
Community Benefits and Considerations:
Empower