O-2020-0223 - 8/13/2020ORDINANCE NO. Om2O2OmO223
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, AMENDING
ORDINANCE O-2O2OmOO26, THE ORDER OF THE MAY 29 2020
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AND FOR SUBMITTING TO THE
VOTERS CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE
CHARTER OFT E CITY.
STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTIES OF TRAVIS §
AND WILLIAMSON §
CITY OF ROUND ROCK §
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Election Code (as amended), other
related statutes, and its Home Rule Charter, the City Council of the City of Round Rock, Texas
("City" ), ordered a general and special city election for the purpose of electing a Mayor,
Councl*lmember Place 1 and Councilmember Place 4 and submitting to the voters certain
proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter to be held on May 2, 2020; and
WHEREAS, in response to public health and safety concerns related to the novel
coronavirus ("COVID-19") infectious disease outbreak, the Governor of the State of Texas
issued a proclamation on March 18,, 2020 authorizing political subdivisions that would otherwise
hold elections on May 2, 2020, to move their general and special elections order for May 2, 2020
to the next uniform election date, occurring on November 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution No. R-2020-0085
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postponing the general and special elections to be held on May 2, 2020 to the next uniform
election date, November 3, 2020, or an earlier date i*f authorized by the Governor of the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Texas did not authorize an ear lier or alternate
date to hold the election, therefore, the City desires to proceed with holding the election on
November 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City will
Agreements with Williamson and
and 271.0021*; Now Therefore,
enter into Joint Election Agreements and Election Services
Travis Counties pursuant to Election Code Sections 31.092
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS, THAT:
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Section 1. ELECTION DATE, PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES.
Election Date. The general and special elections previously ordered by Ordinance No.
2020-0026 and postponed by Resolution No. 2020-0085, shall be held between the hours of 7.1*00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in accordance with the attached Amended
Order of Election, which Amended Order of Election is labeled as Exhibit "A" attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
Preci*nctsand Polling Places. For voters i*n Williamson County, the City hereby
designates the election precincts and polling places designated by the Williamson County
Elections Administrator and approved by the Williamson County Commissioners Court for
Election Day voting, and same are delineated on Exhibit "A-1" attached to the Amended Order
of Election and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
For voters in Travis County, the City hereby designates the election precincts and polling
places designated by the Travis County Elections Administrator and approved by the Travis
County Commissioners Court for Election Day voting, and same are delineated on Exhibit "A-2"
attached to the Amended Order of Election and incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
Section 2. EARLY VOTING.
Applications for ballots by mail. All applications for ballot by mail submitted by voters
that are over the age of 65 or disabled for the May 2, 2020 election will still be valid for the
November, 3, 2020 election. However, applications for ballot by mail submitted by voters not
over the age of 65 or disabled, but based on expected absence from the county, will not be valid
for the November 3, 2020 election. Applications for ballot by mail based on expected absence
from the county and new applications by persons over the age of 65 or disabled must be received
not later than 5,*00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020.
Dates for Early Voting. Early voting shall commence on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020, as provided by the Texas Election Code and as
shown on attached exhibits,,
Places for Early Voting. For voters in Williamson County,, early voting shall be
conducted by personal appearance and by mail at the early voting polling places and temporary
polling places designated by the Williamson County Elections Administrator and approved by
the Williamson County Commissioners Court for early voting, and same are delineated on
Exhibit 66B-1" attached to the Amended Order of Election and incorporated herein by reference
for all purposes.
For voters i*n Travis County, early voting shall be conducted by personal appearance and
by mail at the early voting polling places and temporary polling places designated by the Travis
County Clerk and approved by the Travis County Commissioners Court for early voting, and
same are delineated on Exhibit `B-2" attached to the Amended Order of Election and
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incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
Times for Early Voting. For voters in Williamson County, during the per40
iod i*n which
early voting i0s required or permitted by law, that being October 13, 2020 through October 30,
2020, the hours designated for early voting by personal appearance shall be desi'gnatedi"n writing
by the Williamson County Elections Administrator, and approved by the Williamson County
Commissioners Court.
For voters i*n Travis County, during the period in which early voting is required or
permitted by law, that being October 13, 2020 through October 30, 2020, the hours designated
for early voting by personal appearance shall be designated i*n writing by the Travis County
Clerk, and approved by the Travis County Commissioners Court.
Section 3. NOTICE.
Postin .Notice of this election, including a Spanish translation hereof, shall be given by
posting the appropriate documentation on the bulletin board used for posting notices of City
Council meetings, and same shall be posted not later than Tuesday, October 13, 2020 and shall
remain posted through Election Day.
Publication. Notice of this election, including a Spanish translation hereof, shall be
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published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, the publication to appear not
earlier than October 4, 2020 or later than October 24, 2020.
Section 4. ELECTION RESULTS.
For voters in Williamson County, the Williamson County Elections Administrator shall
conduct an unofficial tabulation of results after the closing of the polls on November 3, 2020.
For voters in Travis County, the Travis County Elections Administrator shall conduct an
unofficial tabulation of results after the closing of the polls on November 3, 2020.
Section 6. MISCELLANEOUS.
The provisions of this Ordinance are severable; and i*n case any one or more of the
provisions of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance should be
held to be invalid, unconstitutional, or ineffective as to any person or circumstance,, then the
remainder of this Ordinance nevertheless shall be valid, and the application of any suchl"nvali"d
provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid shall not be
affected thereby.
Ordinance No. 2020-0026 and Resolution No. R-2020-0085 shall remain in full force
except wherein specifically amended by this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon passage.
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II.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not invalidate
other sections or provisions thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour,
place and subject of the meeting at which this ordinance was adopted was posted and that such
meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 5 51, Texas Government Code, as amended.
Alternative 1.
By motion duly made, seconded and passed with an affirmative vote of all the Council
members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate days was dispensed
with.
READ PASSED and ADOPTED on first reading this 3 AdaY of
2020.
Alternative 2.
2020.
READ and APPROVED on first reading this the day of
e
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the day of
2020.
ATTEST:
SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
CRAIG ORG ,Mayor
City of Round R ck, Texas
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EXHIBIT "A"
AMENDED ORDER OF ELECTION
CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
An election is hereby ordered to be held on November 3, 2020 for the purpose of electing a Mayor,
Councilmember Place l and Councilmember Place 4, for submitting certain proposed amendments to the
Home Rule Charter of the City.
For voters in Williamson County, Election Day voting shall be conducted at the polling places for the
precincts designated by the Williamson County Elections Administrator and approved by the Williamson
County Commissioners Court, all as shown on Exhibit "A-1," attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof for all purposes. For voters in Travis County, Election Day voting shall
be conducted at the polling places for the precincts designated by the Travis County Elections
Administrator and approved by the Travis County Commissioners Court, all as shown on Exhibit "A-2,"
attached hereto incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof for all purposes. The polls at the
designated polling places shall be open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For voters in Williamson County, early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the locations
designated by the Williamson County Elections Administrator and approved by the Williamson County
Commissioners Court, all as are delineated on Exhibit "B-1," attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference for all purposes. For voters in Travis County, early voting by personal appearance will be
conducted at the locations designated by the Travis County Elections Administrator and approved by the
Travis County Commissioners Court, all as are delineated on Exhibit "B-2," attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Early voting by personal appearance shall commence
on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020
For voters in Williamson County, applications for ballots by mail shall be mailed to:
Williamson County Early Voting Clerk
Post Office Box 209
Georgetown, TX 78627
For voters In Williamson County, a completed, scanned application for a ballot by mail
containing an original signature may be submitted electronically to bbm(2awilco.org.
For voters in Travis County, applications for ballots by mail shall be mailed to:
Travis County Early Voting Clerk
PO Box 149325
Austin, TX 78714-9325
For voters in Travis County, a completed, scanned application for a ballot by mail containing an
original signature may be submitted electronically to ebbmgtr-aviscountytx. ov.
2020.
Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 23,
Issued this day of August, 2020.
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CRAI MO N. Mayor
City of Roun ock, Texas
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EXHIBIT 66A-1"
WILLIAMSON COUNTY ELECTION DAY PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES
*As of the date the Amended Election Order was issued, Williamson County had not determined the
Election Day precincts and polling places. As soon as this information is made available from
Williamson County, it will be attached as Exhibit "A- I" to this Amended Election Order.
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EXHIBIT "A-2"
TRAMS COUNTY ELECTION DAY PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES
*As of the date the Amended Election Order was issued, Travis County had not determined the Election
Day precincts and polling places. As soon as this information is made available from Travis County, 1*t
will be attached as Exhibl"t 11A-2" to this Amended Election Order.
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EXHIBIT 66B-1"
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, DATES AND TIMES -
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
*As of the date the Amended Election Order was issued, Williamson County had not determined the
Early Voting locations, dates and times. As soon as this information i*s made available from Williamson
County, I*t will be attached as Exhibl*t "B-1" to this Amended Election Order.
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EXHIBIT 66B-2"
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, DATES AND TIMES -
TRAVIS COUNTY
*As of the date the Amended Election Order was issued, Travis County had not determined the Early
Voting locations, dates and times. As soon as this information is made available from Travis County, it
will be attached as Exhibl*t "B-2" to this Amended Election Order.
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