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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 091963A - Canvassing And Declaring Results Of Election - 09/19/1963r� A RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS CITY OF LUBBOCK COUNTY OF LUBBOCK ON THIS, the ✓ 7.4 day of September, 1963, t e City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, convened in Perm �- session, at the regular meeting place thereof in the City Hall, there being present and in attendance the following members: JACK F. STRONG W. E. ALDERSON ROLAN SIMPSON W. C. OIMARA MARVIN McLARTY, JR. and MRS. LAVENIA LOWE MAYOR COMMISSIONERS CITY SECRETARY also being present; and with the following absent: I constituting a quorum; at which time the following, among other business, was transacted, to -wit: Commissioner IQL �YcRso.✓ introduced a resolution canvassing returns and declaring result of a bond election held in the City of Lubbock, Texas, on September 17, 1963. The resolution was read in full. Thereupon Commissioner ,QL ✓aas..✓ moved that the Charter rule prohibiting the passage of resolutions on the day on which introduced, unless declared an emergency measure, be suspended for the reasons stated in the emergency clause. The motion was seconded by Com- missioner D`A gAjj and carried by the following vote: YEAS: Mayor Strong and Commissioners Alderson„ Simpson, O'Mara and McLarty. NAYS: None. I Commissioner %y%sL.4Rrk then moved that the resolution be finally passed as an emergency measure to take effect immediately from and after its passage. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and carried by the fol- lowing vote: YEAS: Mayor Strong and Commissioners Alderson, Simpson, O'Mara and McLa.rty. NAYS: None. The RESOLUTION is as follows: WHEREAS, under and by virtue of a resolution and order duly passed by the City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, on the 22nd day of August, 1963, an election was held in said City on the 17th day of September, 1963, on seven propositions for the issuance of the bonds of said City of Lubbock in the amounts and for the purposes which are hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, on this the day of September, 1963, same being a S'Arem L session of the City Commis- sion, there came on to be considered the returns of said election; and WHEREAS, upon consideration of the returns of said elec- tion, it appears that the same was in all respects legally held, after due notice had been given, and that said returns were duly and legally made and properly reflect the results of said elec- tion on all propositions submitted; and WHEREAS, it further appears from said returns that there were cast at said election votes on the propositions for the issuance of bonds as follows: (a) YVJ',j votes on the proposition for the issuance of $2,500,000 General Obligation Waterworks System Bonds, of w0ich number !X4qPV votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 WATERWORKS SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; s.40" (b) votes on the proposition for the issuance of $970,000 General Obligation Sanitary Sewer System Bonds, of which number votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $970,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and J04#0 votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $970,000 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; (c) �-�� votes on the proposition for the issuance of $1,200,000 General Obligation Street Improvement Bonds, of which numbers votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $1,200,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,200,000 STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; (d) votes on the proposition for the issuance of $1,750,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer and Drainage Bonds, of which number fe 2, L-,. votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF,$1,750,000 STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 9 -tj votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $1,750,000 STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE BONDS: AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; (e)? votes on the proposition for the issuance of $998,000 General Obligation Airport Bonds, of which number votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $998,000 AIRPORT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and Z02-? votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $998,000 AIRPORT BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; (f) � votes on the proposition for the issuance of $750,000 General Obligation Park Bonds, of which number votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 PARK BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; and votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $750,000 PARK BONDS AND THE LEVY OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF"; (g) votes on the proposition for the issuance of $7,500,000 Revenue Electric Light System Bonds, of which number 3o -VS1,1 votes were cast "FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $7,500,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS AND PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM! TO THE PAYMENT THEREOF"; and 4Y-&- votes were cast "AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF $7,500,000 REVENUE BONDS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND EXTENSIONS AND PLEDGING THE REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM TO THE PAYMENT THEREOF"; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: SECTION 1: That the aforesaid election was duly and legally called and notice thereof given in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the resolution and order calling said election; that said election was held in strict conformity with the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and the returns thereof have been properly made to the officials of the City entitled to receive same; that only resident qualified property taxpaying electors of the said City of Lubbock, Texas, who owned property therein subject to taxation, and who have duly rendered the same for taxation, were permitted to vote at said election; and, further, that said election properly repre- sents the desires of those qualified to vote as aforesaid. SECTION 2: That the proposition to issue the $2,500,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing improvements and extensions to the City's Waterworks System, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election,,who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 3: That the proposition to issue the $970,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing improvements and extensions to the City's Sanitary Sewer System, including the acquisition of necessary rights-of-way, was sustained by a major- ity of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said elec- tion, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 4: That the proposition to issue the $1,200,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing street improvements for said City, including acquisition of rights-of-way, was sus- tained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 5: That the proposition to issue the $1,750,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: constructing, enlarging, extending and installing storm sewers, drains, and gutters, and other improvements incidental thereto in and for said City, including the acquisition of land for drainage purposes, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 6: That the proposition to issue the $998,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: acquiring and constructing improve- ments for the City's airport and airport facilities, was sus- tained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 7: That the proposition to issue the $750,000 general obligation bonds for the purpose of making permanent public improvements, to -wit: purchasing and/or improving lands for public parks in and for said City, was sustained by a major- ity of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said elec- tion, who own taxable property in said City,;and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issue said bonds and to levy and have assessed and collected taxes for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 8: That the proposition to issue the $7,500,000 revenue bonds for the purpose of constructing improvements and extensions to the City's Electric Light System and including the purchase of necessary sites therefor, was sustained by a majority of the qualified electors of said City, voting at said election, who own taxable property in said City, and who had duly rendered the same for taxation, and that the City Commission of said City is authorized to issuessaid bonds and to provide for the payment of principal of and interest on said bonds in the time and manner prescribed by law. SECTION 9: That the public importance of this measure and the fact that it is to the best interest of the City of Lub- bock to construct the improvements hereinabove set out, at the earliest possible date, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, property, health and safety of the citizens of said City, constitute and create an emergency and an urgent public necessity requiring that this resolution be passed and take effect as an emergency measure, and that this resolution is accordingly passed as an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force immediately from and after its passage, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the / day of September, 1963. yor, Ci y of Lubbock, Te&as ATTEST: r Cit Secretary, City of Lubbock, Texas (City Seal)