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Item # 6.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/11/2020
Department:	Development Services

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss, and Consider Action Related to a Special Election to Consider Charter Amendments; Including Potential Action to Adopt an Ordinance Ordering the Special Election for the November 2020 Uniform Election Date.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council adopted Ordinance O20-04 on February 13, 2020 ordering that a Special Election be held on May 2, 2020 for the purpose of considering twenty-six (26) propositions to amend the Town's Home Rule Charter. In March, Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic allowing political subdivisions within Texas to move general and special elections scheduled in May to November 3, 2020. In response to the Governor's Proclamation, the Addison City Council voted to postpone the Special Election to a date to be determined.

At the meeting on July 14, 2020, the City Council discussed options for holding the election on either November 3, 2020 or May 1, 2021. There was discussion about whether or not the Town is required to hold the election on November 3, 2020 or if the Special Election could wait until May 2021. Council directed staff to clarify options and seek the Governor's input in when the election could be held. Staff has sent a letter to the Governor's office and expects to be able to share their response at the Council Meeting.

During this item, Council will continue the discussion. If the consensus among the City Council is to hold the election on November 3, 2020, then the attached ordinance should be approved formally calling the Special Election.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests direction from Council.

Attachments
Letter - Request to Hold a Special Election in May 2021
Ordinance - Ordering a Special Election for November 2020
Exhibit A - Notice of Special Election