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R2007-035 2007-03-05 RESOLUTION NO. R2007-35 A RESOLUTION ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12,2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO POSITIONS 1 AND 5 OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL AND ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROPOSITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT * * * WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of Pearland, Texas (the "City") is authorized and has determined to call a general election to be held on May 12, 2007 for the purpose of electing members to Position 1 and Position 5 of the City Council; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City is authorized and has determined to call a special election for the purpose of submitting six propositions to voters in the City to authorize the issuance of City bonds payable from ad valorem taxes for the purposes hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to proceed with the ordering of such general election and special election and the City Council has determined that holding such elections is in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CITY, TEXAS: Section 1. Call of Elections~ Date~ Elhdble Electors and Hours. (a) It is hereby ordered that a general election (the "General Election") be held in and throughout the City on Saturday, May 12,2007, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. at which General Election all resident, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. It is further ordered that a special election (the "Special Election") be held in and throughout the City on Saturday, May 12, 2007, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. at which Special Election the propositions set forth on Exhibit A hereto for the issuance of bonds for permanent public improvements for the City and the levy of taxes for payment thereof, shall be submitted to all resident, qualified electors of the City. (b) The General Election and the Special Election (collectively, the "Elections") shall be held under the provisions of the Charter of the City, the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and of this Resolution. All qualified voters residing in the City shall be allowed to vote at the Elections; and each voter shall vote in the election precinct in which such voter resides. Section 2. Election Precincts~ Pollin2 Places~ Election Officers. (a) The election precincts for the Elections shall be the county election precincts and such precincts, the polling HOU:2667256.2 places and the precinct judges are hereby established and shall be as described in Exhibit B hereto. (b) The election officials for each City precinct in shall be designated by the County Clerk of Brazoria County, Texas (the "Elections Administrator"); and such officials shall conduct the City's Elections in accordance with a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services (the "Election Contract") between Brazoria County, Texas and the City. The Elections Administrator is hereby authorized and instructed to provide and furnish all necessary election supplies for all City precincts. The official mailing address and physical of the Elections Administrator is Joyce Hudman, County Clerk, 111 East Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515-4654. (c) In the event the Mayor shall find that one or more of the polling places listed on Exhibit B have become unavailable or unsuitable for use at the Elections or if any person or persons appointed herein do not appear or are unable to perform their duties, he is hereby authorized to designate substitute polling places and appoint substitute personnel, giving such notice as he deems appropriate. Section 3. Candidates in General Election. Persons desiring to become candidates for Position 1 or Position 5 in the General Election shall, not later than the March 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. file their written applications for candidacy for office with the City Secretary, Pearland City Hall, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 143, Texas Election Code, as amended. Each candidate must specify in each instance the City Council Position for which the applicant is filing and no candidate may file for more than one City Council position to be filled at the General Election. Candidates must be a resident of the City and must be a qualified voter and otherwise qualified to hold the position of a member of the City Council under Texas law. Section 4. Ballots and Propositions. The City Secretary and the Election Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to prepare the ballots for the General Election and for the Special Election in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. The ballots to be used in General Election shall have printed thereon the names of the candidates for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. The ballots to be used in the Special Election shall have printed thereon the propositions corresponding to each of the propositions set forth on Exhibit A to this Resolution. The specific ballot language for each proposition shall be as described on Exhibit C hereto (the number of each of such propositions corresponding to the number of the propositions for the issuance of bonds for permanent public improvements listed on Exhibit A to this Resolution) with provision to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" each proposition. Section 5. Voting. V oting in the Elections, including early voting by personal appearance shall be by an electronic voting system adopted by the City and the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County, Texas for use in elections held by the City and Brazoria County. Each voter in the General Election shall mark the ballot indicating such voter's choice of candidate for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. Each voter in the Special Election desiring to vote in favor of a proposition shall mark the ballot indicating "FOR" the proposition, and each voter desiring to vote against a proposition shall mark the ballot indicating "AGAINST" the proposition. Voting shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Code. 2 HOD :266 7256.2 Section 6. Early Voting. Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at the dates, times and polling places listed in Exhibit D to this Resolution. The City Council hereby establishes Brazoria County Courthouse West Annex, 451 N. Velasco, Room 144, Angleton, Texas 77515 as the main early voting polling place at which early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted. The Council hereby appoints the Elections Administrator as the early voting clerk. The Elections Administrator shall receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail. The mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent is as follows: Joyce Hudman, County Clerk, 111 East Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515-4654. Applications for ballots by mail may be received no earlier than March 13, 2007 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4,2007. The Council hereby appoints the Elections Administrator as the presiding judge of the special early voting ballot board to count and return early voting ballots in accordance with the Election Code. The presiding judge shall appoint election clerks as needed, and such judge and clerks shall constitute the special early voting ballot board and shall perform the duties set forth for such board in the Texas Election Code. Section 7. Notice of Elections. Notice of the Elections, in English and Spanish, stating in substance the contents of this Resolution, shall be: (i) published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the City's territory not earlier than the thirtieth day or later than the 10th day before the Elections; (ii) posted on the bulletin board used by the Council to post notices of the Council's meetings no later than the twenty-first (21 st) day before the date of the Elections; and (iii ) posted, not later than the twenty-first (21 st) day before the date of the Elections, in three (3) public places within the City and at City Hall. Section 8. Declaring Results. City Council shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the Elections. At the General Election, the candidate for each office who has received a majority of all votes cast for each particular office shall be declared elected. A runoff election shall be ordered by the Mayor of the City in the event any candidate fails to receive a majority of all votes cast for each particular office. The date for the runoff election shall be ordered and held in a timely manner as prescribed by the general election laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City. The two candidates who receive the largest number of votes cast for each particular office requiring a runoff election shall again be voted for. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes in the runoff election shall be declared elected. The City Secretary shall give notice of such runoff election by causing said notice to be published in accordance with Texas Election Laws. In the event that the propositions considered by the voters in the Special Election, or any of them, are authorized at the Special Election, all matters relating to the issuance of such bonds or the authorization to proceed with a land exchange within the terms of the respective propositions shall be determined by City Council. With respect to the propositions related to any bonds authorized at the Special Election, such bonds may be issued at one time, or in 3 HOU:2667256.2 installments from time to time as City Council may determine, and bonds for different purposes may be issued separately, or combined in single multi-purpose issues, or issued in any other lawful manner, in the discretion of the City Council. Section 9. Notice of Meeting. It is further found and determined that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. Authority of the Mayor. The Mayor shall have the authority to take, or cause to be taken, all actions reasonable and necessary to insure that the Elections are fairly held and returns properly counted and tabulated for the canvass of the Elections returns by the City Council in accordance with state law. Section 11. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage and approval. [signature page follows] 4 HOU:2667256.2 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this March 5"'~~~ TOM REID Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: w~. ~ DARRIN COKER City Attorney 5 HOU:2667256.2 EXHIBIT A PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO.1 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $84,190,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving streets, bridges and sidewalks of the City with first priority to be given to the construction, repair and improvement of Bailey Road, Cullen Boulevard, Dixie Farm Road and McHard Road, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements in the City, and (4) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO.2 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $35,305,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, enlarging, extending, equipping and constructing drainage improvements and facilities at various locations within the City, including acquiring lands and rights-of-way for any of such purposes, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with drainage improvements and facilities, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with drainage problems in the City and (4) all matters necessary or incident thereto? PROPOSITION NO.3 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $2,895,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax HOU:2667256.2 upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for public safety purposes (including fire fighting needs), (2) engineering and related studies in connection with public safety improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO.4 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $19,990,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO.5 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $16,225,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be detennined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, with first priority to be given to the construction of Recreation Center and the construction of a Natatorium, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO.6 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $3,41 0,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a HOU:2667256.2 sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving library facilities, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with library facilities and improvements, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? HOU:2667256.2 City of Pearland Precinct No. 26 46 59 63 64 HOU:2667256.2 EXHIBIT B PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES Location Lawhon Elementary School 5810 Brookside Pearland, Texas 77581 Pearland Community Center 3523 Liberty Dr. Pearland, Texas 77581 Mary Marek Elementary School 1947 Kirby Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584 Silverlake Elementary School 2550 County Road 90 Pearland, Texas 77584 Majestic Christian Center 3512 McLean Rd. Pearland, Texas 77584 County Precincts voting at this location Brazoria County Precincts 12,26 Brazoria County Precincts 28, 46,51,61,68 Harris County Precincts 537 & 634 Brazoria County Precinct 59 Harris County Precinct 131 Fort Bend County Precinct 1134 Brazoria County Precincts 29, 58,60,63,65,75,76 Harris County Precinct 630 Brazoria County Precincts 36, 47,62,64,67,77 [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST HOU:2667256.2 EXHIBIT C BALLOT LANGUAGE PROPOSITION NO.1 ) The proposed issuance of $84,190,000 City of City )---------- of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing and ) ) otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving streets, bridges and sidewalks of the City with first priority to be given to the construction, repair and improvement of Bailey Road, Cullen Boulevard, Dixie Farm Road and McHard Road, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements in the City, and (4) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO.2 ) The proposed issuance of $35,305,000 City of City )---------- of P earl and, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) acquiring, enlarging, extending, equipping and ) constructing drainage improvements and facilities at various locations within the City, including acquiring lands and rights-of-way for any of such purposes, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with drainage improvements and facilities, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with drainage problems in the City and (4) all matters necessary or incident thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO.3 ) The proposed issuance of $2,895,000 City of City of ) Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, )---------- acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving ) land, facilities and equipment for public safety ) purposes (including fire fighting needs), (2) [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST [ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST HOU :2667256.2 engineering and related studies in connection with public safety improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO.4 ) The proposed issuance of $19,990,000 City of City )---------- of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving ) land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO.5 ) The proposed issuance of $16,225,000 City of City )_m______ of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) ) acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, with first priority to be given to the construction of Recreation Center and the construction of a Natatorium, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO.6 ) The proposed issuance of $3,410,000 City of City of )__m_nn Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing and ) otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, ) repairing and improving library facilities, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with library facilities and improvements, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. EXHIBIT D EARL Y VOTING INFORMATION City of City of Pearland, Texas May 12, 2007 General and Special Elections EARL Y VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE LOCATIONS: Angleton Main Location: Brazoria County Courthouse West Annex 451 N. Velasco, Room 144 Angleton Texas Alvin Branch Location: Alvin Library 105 S. Gordon St. Alvin, Texas Precinct 4 County Barn 1001 Market St. Brazoria, Texas Brazoria Branch Location: Clute/Lake Jackson Branch Location: Clute Intermediate School Church Annex 521 E. Main Street Clute, Texas Freeport Branch Location: Velasco Community House 11 0 Skinner Rd. Freeport, Texas Manvel Branch Location: Brazoria County Courthouse North Annex 7313 Corporate Dr. Manvel, Texas East Pearland Branch Location: Justice Of The Peace, Pct. 3, Pi. 2 Courtroom 3801 E. Pear Pearland, Texas West Pearland Branch Location: Wests ide Event Center 2150 Countryplace Pkwy. Pearland, Texas Sweeny Branch Location: Sweeny Community Center 205 W. Ashley Wilson Rd. Sweeny, Texas West Columbia Branch Location: West Columbia City Council Chambers 512 E. Brazos West Columbia, Texas PERSONAL APPEARANCE TIMES AND DATES FOR ABOVE LOCATIONS: Monday, April 30 - Friday, May 4: 8:00 a.ill. to 5:00 p.ill. Saturday, May 5: 7:00 a.ill. to 7:00 p.ill. Monday, May 7 - Tuesday, May 8: 7:00 a.ill. to 7:00 p.ill HOU:2667256.2 NUM. DE LA RESOLUCION. R2007-35 UNA RESOLUCION QUE PIDE UNA ELECCION GENERAL PARA SER SOSTENIDO EL SABADO 12 DE MAYO DE 2007, CON EL FIN DE ELEGIR A MIEMBROS DE CONSEJO A LAS POSICIONES 1 Y 5 DE LA CIUDAD DEL CONSEJO DE CIUDAD DE PEARLAND Y DE PEDIR UNA ELECCION ESPECIAL PARA SER SOSTENIDO EL SABADO 12 DE MAYO DE 2007, CON EL FIN DE SOMETER A LOS ELECTORES CUALIFICADOS DE LA CIUDAD DE PEARLAND, TEJAS, ASUNTOS PARA LA EMISION DE LOS ENLACES PUBLICOS DE LA MEJORA PARA LOS VARIOS PROPOSITOS; Y HACIENDO OTRAS PROVISIONES RELACIONADAS CON EL TEMA * * * MIENTRAS QUE, autorizan y se ha determinado al consejo de ciudad (el "consejo de ciudad") de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas (la "ciudad") a llamar una eleccion general que se sostendra el 12 de mayo de 2007 con el fin de elegir a miembros para posicion 1 y para posicion 5 del consejo de ciudad; MIENTRAS QUE, autorizan y se ha determinado al consejo de ciudad de la ciudad a llamar una eleccion especial con el fin de someter seis asuntos a los votantes en la ciudad para autorizar la emision de los enlaces de la ciudad pagaderos de los impuestos ad valorem para los propositos mas abajo dispuestos; y MIENTRAS QUE, el consejo de ciudad desea proceder con ordenar de tal eleccion general y eleccion especial y el consejo de ciudad se ha determinado que celebrar tales elecciones esta en el interes publico; AHORA, POR LO TANTO, SEA ORDAINED POR EL CONSEJO DE CIUDAD DE LA CIUDAD DE LA CIUDAD DE PEARLAND, TEJAS: Llamada de elecciones; Fecha; Electores elegibles y horas. 1)Se pide por este medio que una eleccion general (la "eleccion general") este celebrada en y a traves de la ciudad el sabado 12 de mayo de 2007, entre las horas del hora manana de 7:00 y del hora P.M. de 7:00 en las cuales la eleccion general todo el residente, los electores cualificados de la ciudad sera dada derecho a votar por la posicion 1 del consejo de ciudad y la posicion 5 del consejo de ciudad. Se pide mas a fondo que una eleccion especial (la "eleccion especial") este celebrada en y a traves de la ciudad el sabado 12 de mayo de 2007, entre las horas del hora manana de 7:00 y el hora P.M. de 7:00 en las cuales la eleccion especial los asuntos dispuestos encendido exhibe A a esto para la emision de los enlaces para las mejoras publicas permanentes para la ciudad y la recaudacion de los impuestos para el pago de eso, sera sometido a todo el residente, electores cualificados de la ciudad. A. La eleccion general y la eleccion especial (colectivamente, las "elecciones") seran celebradas bajo provisiones de la carta de la ciudad, de la constitucion y de los leyes del estado de Tejas y de esta resolucion. Se permitira a todos los votantes cualificados que residen en la ciudad votar en las elecciones; y cada votante votary en el recinto de la eleccion en el cual tal votante reside. Recintos de la eleccion; Lugares de la interrogation; Oficiales de la eleccion. B.Los recintos de la eleccion para las elecciones seran los recintos de la eleccion del condado y establecen y estaran tales recintos, los lugares de la interrogation y a los jueces del recinto por este medio segun lo descrito en el objeto expuesto B a esto. C. Al vendedor de condado del condado de Brazoria senalaran a los funcionarios de la eleccion para cada recinto de la ciudad adentro, Tejas (el "administrador de las elecciones"); y tales funcionarios conduciran las elecciones de la ciudad de acuerdo con un acuerdo y un contrato comunes de la eleccion para los servicios de la eleccion (el "contrato de la eleccion") entre el condado de Brazoria, Tejas y la ciudad. Autorizan y se mandan al administrador de las elecciones por este medio proporcionar y a equipar todas las fuentes necesarias de la eleccion para todos los recintos de la ciudad. La direction del correo del funcionario y la comprobacion del administrador de las elecciones es Joyce Hudman, vendedor de condado, 111 langosta del este,habitation 200, Angleton, Tejas 77515-4654. D. En el acontecimiento que el alcalde encontrara que uno o mas de los lugares de la interrogation enumerados en el objeto expuesto B ha llegado a ser inasequible o inadecuado para el uso en las elecciones o si ninguna persona o las personas designadas adjunto no aparece ni no puede realizar sus deberes, el se autoriza por este medio para senalar lugares substitutos de la interrogation y para designar al personal substituto, dando el aviso tal que el juzga apropiado. Election de los candidatos en general. Las personas que desean hacer candidatos a la posicion 1 o a la posicion 5 en la eleccion general, no mas no adelante que el 12 de marzo de 2007 en el archivo de 5:00 P.M. sus usos escritos para la candidatura para la oficina con la secretaria de la ciudad, ciudad pasillo, impulsion de 3519 libertades, Pearland, Tejas 77581 de Pearland, conforme a las provisiones del capitulo 143, codigo de la eleccion de Tejas, segun la enmienda prevista. Cada candidato debe especificar en cada caso la posiciOn del consejo de ciudad para la cual el aspirante es limadura y ningun candidato puede archivar para mas de una posicion del consejo de ciudad que se Renard en la eleccion general. Los candidatos deben ser un residente de la ciudad y deben ser un votante cualificado y calificaron de otra manera para llevar a cabo la posicion de un miembro del consejo de ciudad bajo ley de Tejas. Balotas y asuntos. Autorizan y se ordenan a la secretaria de la ciudad y al administrador de la eleccion por este medio a preparar las balotas para la eleccion general y para la eleccion especial de acuerdo con las provisiones del codigo de la eleccion de Tejas. Las balotas a ser en general eleccion usada habran impreso sobre eso los nombres de los candidatos a la posiciOn 1 del consejo de ciudad y a la posicion 5 del consejo de ciudad. Las balotas que se utilizaran en la eleccion especial habran impreso sobre eso los asuntos que corresponden a cada uno de los asuntos dispuestos encendido exhiben A a esta resolution. La lengua especifica de la balota para cada asunto estara segun lo descrito en el objeto expuesto C a esto (el numero de cada uno de tales asuntos que corresponden al numero de los asuntos para la emision de los enlaces para las mejoras publicas permanentes enumeradas encendido exhibe A a esta resolution) con la disposition de votar"POR" o "CONTRA" cada asunto. Votacion. La votacion en las elecciones, incluyendo temprano la votacion por aspecto personal estara por un sistema de votacion electronico adoptado por la ciudad y las comisiones Court del condado de Brazoria, Tej as para el uso en las elecciones celebradas por la ciudad y el condado de Brazoria. Cada votante en la eleccion general marcara la balota que indica la opcion de tal votante del candidato a la posicion 1 del consejo de ciudad y a la posicion 5 del consejo de ciudad. Cada votante en la eleccion especial que desea votar a favor de un asunto marcara la balota que indica"PARA" el asunto, y cada votante que desea votar contra un asunto marcara la balota que indica "CONTRA" el asunto. La votacion sera conducida de acuerdo con el codigo de la eleccion de Tejas. Temprano votando. Temprano la votacion por aspecto personal sera conducida en las fechas, los tiempos y los lugares de la interrogacion enumerados en el objeto expuesto D a esta resolucion. El consejo de ciudad establece por este medio el anexo del oeste del palacio de justicia del condado de Brazoria, 451 N. Velasco, sitio 144, Angleton, Tejas 77515 como la caneria que vota temprano el lugar de la interrogacion en el cual temprano la votacion por aspecto personal sera conducida. El consejo designa por este medio a administrador de las elecciones como el vendedor de votacion temprano. El administrador de las elecciones recibira los usos para que una balota sea votada por correo. La direccion del correo a la cual los usos y las balotas de la balota votados por correo pueden ser enviados es como sigue: Joyce Hudman, vendedor de condado, 111 langosta del este, habitacion 200, Angleton, Tejas 77515-4654. Los usos para las balotas por correo se pueden recibir no anterior que el 13 de marzo de 2007 y no mas adelante que 5:00 P.M. el de mayo de 2007. El consejo designa por este medio a administrador de las elecciones como el juez de presidencia del tablero de votacion temprano especial de la balota a la cuenta y de la vuelta que votan temprano balotas de acuerdo con el codigo de la eleccion. El juez de presidencia designara a vendedores de la eleccion segun to necesitado, y tal juez y vendedores constituiran el tablero de votacion temprano especial de la balota y realizaran los deberes dispuestos para tal tablero en el codigo de la eleccion de Tejas. Aviso de elecciones. El aviso de las elecciones, en ingles y el espanol, indicando en sustancia el contenido de esta resolucion, sera: (i) publicado una vez en un periodico de la circulacion general dentro del territorio de la ciudad no no anterior que el trigesimo dia o mas adelante que el 10mo dia antes de las elecciones; (ii) fijado en el tablon de anuncios usado por el consejo para fijar los avisos de las sesiones del Consejo no mas adelante que el vigesimo primer (21ro) dia antes de la fecha de las elecciones; y (iii) fijado, no mas no adelante que el vigesimo primer (21ro) dia antes de la fecha de las elecciones, en tres (3) lugares publicos dentro de la ciudad y en la ciudad pasillo. Declarar resultados. El consejo de ciudad solicitara votos de las vueltas y declarara los resultados de las elecciones. En la eleccion general, el candidato a cada oficina que ha recibido una mayoria de todos los votos que el molde para cada oficina particular sera declarado eligio. Una eleccion de la salida sera pedida por el alcalde de la ciudad en el acontecimiento que cualquier candidato no puede recibir a una mayoria de todos los votos echo para cada oficina particular. La fecha para la eleccion de la salida sera pedida y llevada a cabo de una manera oportuna segun to prescrito por los leyes generales de la eleccion del estado de Tejas y de la carta de la ciudad. Votaran a los dos candidatos que reciben el numero mas grande del molde de los votos para cada oficina particular que requiere una eleccion de la salida otra vez por. Declararan el candidato que recibe el numero mas grande de votos en la eleccion de la salida eligio. La secretaria de la ciudad dara el aviso de tal eleccion de la salida causando el aviso dicho de ser publicado de acuerdo con leyes de la eleccion de Tejas. En caso que los asuntos considerados por los votantes en la eleccion especial, o cualesquiera de ellos, se autoricen en la eleccion especial, todas las materias referentes a la emision de tales enlazan o la autorizacion de proceder con un intercambio de la tierra dentro de los terminos de los asuntos respectivos sera determinada por el consejo de ciudad. Con respecto a los asuntos relacionados con cualquier enlace autorizado en la eleccion especial, tales enlaces se pueden publicar contemporaneamente, o en las instalaciones de vez en cuando que el consejo de ciudad puede determinar, y los enlaces para diversos propositos se pueden publicar por separado, o combinar en solas ediciones multiusos, o publicar de cualquier otra manera legal, en la discrecion del consejo de ciudad. Aviso de la reunion. Se encuentra y se determina mas a fondo que un suficiente aviso escrito de la fecha, de la hora, del lugar y del terra de esta reunion del consejo de ciudad fue fijado en un lugar conveniente al publico en la ciudad pasillo de la ciudad por el tiempo requerido por la ley que precedia esta reunion, segun los requisitos de la ley abierta de las reuniones, capitulo 551, codigo del gobierno de Tejas; y que esta reunion ha estado abierta al publico segun los requisitos de ley siempre durante sobre cual se ha discutido, se ha considerado y se ha actuado formalmente esta resolucion y el tema de eso. El consejo de ciudad mas futuro ratifica, aprueba y confirma tal aviso escrito y el contenido y la fijacion de eso. Autoridad del alcalde. El alcalde tendra la autoridad a tomar, o haga ser tornado, todas las acciones razonables y necesarias para asegurar que las elecciones estan celebradas bastante y las vueltas contadas y tabuladas correctamente para el sondeo de las vueltas de las elecciones por el consejo de ciudad de acuerdo con ley del estado. Fecha eficaz. Esta resolucion es eficaz inmediatamente sobre su paso y aprobacion. [la pagina de la firma sigue] APROBADO Y ADOPTADO este 5 de MARZO, 2007. TOM REID Alcalde ATESTIGUE: UNG IN!;TRMC cretari de la ciudad APROBADO EN CUANTO A FORMA: DARRIN COKER Abogado de la ciudad EXHIBA A ASUNTOS PROPOSICION NUM. 1 el consejo de ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas se autorice a publicar los enlaces de la ciudad en la cantidad de $84,188,000 que se maduran en serie o de otra manera en las horas tales como se puede fijar por el consejo de ciudad para no exceder 30 afros de su fecha o fechas y llevar interes de todos modos o las tarifas, fijas, variables o flotar, segue cualquier formula, calculo o metodo claramente indicado no exceder el interes maximo ahora o de aqui en adelante autorizado por la ley como sera determinado dentro de la discreci6n del consejo de ciudad a la hora de la emisi6n, y a imponer un impuesto sobre toda la caracteristica imponible en la ciudad suficiente pagar el interes en los enlaces, y a proporcione un fondo que se hunde para el pago de enlaces como ellos se maduran, con el fin de llevar a cabo mejoras publicas permanentes como sigue: 1,(1) comprar y de otra manera adquirir la tierra para y construir, la reparacion y mejorar de las Galles, los puentes y las aceras de la ciudad con la primera prioridad que se Bard a la construccion, reparacion y mejora del camino de Bailey, bulevar de Cullen, camino de campo de Dixie y camino de McHard, (2) compra de las instalaciones del equipo y de la ayuda con respecto a mejoras de la calle, del puente y de la acera, (3) a la ingenieria y a estudios relacionados con respecto a mejoras de la calle, del puente y de la acera en la ciudad, y (a 4) todas importa necesario o elemento incidental ademas? PROPOSICION NUM. 2 el consejo de ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas se autorice a publicar los enlaces de la ciudad en la cantidad de $35,302,000 que se maduran en serie o de otra manera en las horas tales como se puede fijar por el consejo de ciudad para no exceder 30 afros de su fecha o fechas y llevar interes de todos modos o las tarifas, fijas, variables o flotar, segan cualquier formula, calculo o metodo claramente indicado no exceder el interes maximo ahora o de aqui en adelante autorizado por la ley como sera determinado dentro de la discrecion del consejo de ciudad a la hora de la emision, y a imponer un impuesto sobre toda la caracteristica imponible en la ciudad suficiente pagar el interes en los enlaces, y a proporcione un fondo que se hunde para el pago de enlaces como ellos se maduran, con el fin de llevar a cabo mejoras publicas permanentes como sigue: 1,(1) comprando, adquiriendo, agrandando, extendiendo, equipando y construyendo mejoras e instalaciones del drenaje en las varias localizaciones dentro de la ciudad, incluyendo adquirir tierras y los derechos de paso para cualesquiera de tales propositos, (2) la compra de las instalaciones del equipo y de la ayuda con respecto a mejoras del drenaje y de las instalaciones, (3) ingenieria y los estudios relacionados con respecto a problemas del drenaje en la ciudad y (4) toda importa necesario o incidente ademas? PROPOSICION NUM. 3 el consejo de ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas se autorice a publicar los enlaces de la ciudad en la cantidad de $2,891,000 que se maduran en serie o de otra manera en las horas tales como se puede fijar por el consejo de ciudad para no exceder 30 afros de su fecha o fechas y llevar interes de todos modos o las tarifas, fijas, variables o flotar, segun cualquier formula, calculo o metodo claramente indicado no exceder el interes maximo ahora o de aqui en adelante autorizado por la ley como sera determinado dentro de la discrecion del consejo de ciudad a la hora de la emision, y a imponer un impuesto sobre toda la caracteristica imponible en la ciudad suficiente pagar el interes en los enlaces, y a proporcione un fondo que se hunde para el pago de enlaces como ellos se maduran, con el fin de llevar a cabo mejoras publicas permanentes como sigue: i,(1) comprar, adquirir, construir, la reparacion y mejorar de la tierra, de instalaciones y del equipo para los propositos publicos de seguridad (necesidades incluyendo de la lucha contra el fuego), (2) dirigiendo y los estudios relacionados con respecto a mejoras publicas de seguridad en la ciudad y(3)toda importa necesario o elemento incidental ademas? PROPOSICION NUM. 4 el consejo de ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas se autorice a publicar los enlaces de la ciudad en la cantidad de $19,989,000 que se maduran en serie o de otra manera en las horas tales como se puede fijar por el consejo de ciudad para no exceder 30 anos de su fecha o fechas y llevar interes de todos modos o las tarifas, fijas, variables o flotar, segun cualquier formula, calculo o metodo claramente indicado no exceder el interes maximo ahora o de aqui en adelante autorizado por la ley como sera determinado dentro de la discrecion del consejo de ciudad a la hora de la emision, y a imponer un impuesto sobre toda la caracteristica imponible en la ciudad suficiente pagar el interes en los enlaces, y a proporcione un fondo que se hunde para el pago de enlaces como ellos se maduran, con el fin de llevar a cabo mejoras publicas permanentes como sigue: L,(1) comprando, adquiriendo, construyendo, reparando y mejorando la tierra, las instalaciones y equipo para el parque y los propositos de la reconstruccion, (2) la ingenieria y los estudios relacionados con respecto a parque y las mejoras de la reconstruccion en la ciudad y (3) todos importa necesario o elemento incidental ademas? PROPOSICION NUM. 5 el consejo de ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas se autorice a publicar los enlaces de la ciudad en la cantidad de $16,225,000 que se maduran en serie o de otra manera en las horas tales como se puede fijar por el consejo de ciudad para no exceder 30 afios de su fecha o fechas y llevar interes de todos modos o las tarifas, fijas, variables o flotar, segun cualquier formula, calculo o metodo claramente indicado no exceder el interes maximo ahora o de aqui en adelante autorizado por la ley como sera determinado dentro de la discrecion del consejo de ciudad a la hora de la emision, y a imponer un impuesto sobre toda la caracteristica imponible en la ciudad suficiente pagar el interes en los enlaces, y a proporcione un fondo que se hunde para el pago de enlaces como ellos se maduran, con el fin de llevar a cabo mejoras publicas permanentes como sigue: I,(1) comprando, adquiriendo, construyendo, reparando y mejorando la tierra, las instalaciones y equipo para el parque y los propositos de la reconstruccion, con la primera prioridad de ser dado a la construccion del centro de reconstruccion y la construccion de un Natatorium, (2) la ingenieria y los estudios relacionados con respecto a parque y las mejoras de la reconstruccion en la ciudad, y(3) todos importa necesario o elemento incidental ademas? PROPOSICION NUM. 6 el consejo de ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas se autorice a publicar los enlaces de la ciudad en la cantidad de $3,408,000 que se maduran en serie o de otra manera en las horas tales como se puede fijar por el consejo de ciudad para no exceder 30 anos de su fecha o fechas y llevar interes de todos modos o las tarifas, fijas, variables o flotar, segun cualquier formula, calculo o metodo claramente indicado no exceder el interes maximo ahora o de aqui en adelante autorizado por la ley como sera determinado dentro de la discrecion del consejo de ciudad a la hora de la emision, y a imponer un impuesto sobre toda la caracteristica imponible en la ciudad suficiente pagar el interes en los enlaces, y a proporcione un fondo que se hunde para el pago de enlaces como ellos se maduran, con el fin de llevar a cabo mejoras publicas permanentes como sigue: ,(1) comprar y de otra manera adquirir la tierra para y construir, la reparacion y mejorar de instalaciones de la biblioteca, (2) ingenieria y los estudios relacionados con respecto a instalaciones y las mejoras de la biblioteca, y (3) todos importa necesario o elemento incidental ademas? OBJETO EXPUESTO B RECINTOS Y LUGARES DE LA INTERROGACION Ciudad de Votacion de los recintos del Pearland Localizacion condado No. del recinto. en esta localizacion 26 Escuela Lawhon Elementary Recintos 12, 26 del condado de 5810 Brookside Brazoria Pearland, Tejas 77581 46 Centro de comunidad de Pearland Recintos 28, 46, 51, 61, 68 del 3523 Liberty Drive condado de Brazoria Pearland, Tejas 77581 Recintos 537 y 634 del condado de Harris 59 Escuela Mary Marek Recinto 59 del condado de 1947 Kirby Drive. Brazoria Pearland, Tejas 77584 Recinto 131 del condado de Harris Recinto 1134 del condado de la curva de la fortaleza 63 Escuela Silverlake Elementary Recintos 29, 58, 60, 63, 65, 75, 2550 County Road 90 76 del condado de Brazoria Pearland, Tejas 77584 Recinto 630 del condado de Harris 64 Iglesia Majestic Christian Center Recintos 36, 47, 62, 64, 67, 77 3512 McLean Rd. del condado de Brazoria Pearland, Tejas 77584 LENGUAJE DE LA BOLETA PROPUESTA NO. 1 [ ] A FAVOR ) La emision propuesta de $84,190,000 de Bonos de la ) Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, para (1) comprar y de ) otra manera adquirir tierra para y construir, reparar y [ ] EN ) mejorar las calles, puentes y aceras de la Ciudad con CONTRA primera prioridad a ser dada a la construccion, reparacion y mejora del Camino Bailey (Bailey Road), Bulevard de Cullen (Cullen Boulevard), Camino de Dixie Farm y Camino de McHard Road, (2) compra de equipo e instalaciones de apoyo en conexion con las mejoras de calle, puente y acera, (3) ingenieria y estudios relacionados en conexion con mejoras en la Ciudad de calle, puente, y acera, y (4) todos los asuntos necesarios e incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de los impuestos para proveer por el pago de eso e interes sobre eso. PROPUESTA NO. 2 [ ] A FAVOR ) La emision propuesta de $35,305,000 de Bonos de la ) Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, para (1) comprar, ) adquirir, ampliar, extender, equipar y mejoras a la [ ] EN ) construccion de drenaj es e instalaciones en varios CONTRA lugares dentro de la Ciudad, incluyendo adquisicion de tierra y derechos-de-paso para cualesquieres tales propositos, (2) compra de equipo e instalaciones de apoyo en conexion con las mejoras de drenaje e instalaciones, (3) ingenieria y estudios relacionados en conexion con problemas de drenaje en la Ciudad y (4) todos los asuntos necesarios o incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de impuestos para proveer para el pago de los mismos e interes sobre eso. PROPUESTA NO. 3 [ ] A FAVOR ) La emision propuesta de $2,895,000 de Bonos de la ) Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, para (1) comprar, ) adquirir, construir, reparar y mejorar la tierra, [ ] EN ) instalaciones y equipo para propositos de seguridad CONTRA ) publica (incluyendo necesidades para combatir el fuego), (2) ingenieria y estudios relacionados en conexion con mejoras en la Ciudad a la seguridad HOU:2670896.1 publica y (3) todos los asuntos necesarios o incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de impuestos para proveer para el pago de los mismos e interes sobre eso. PROPUESTA NO. 4 [ ] A FAVOR ) La emision propuesta de $19,990,000 de Bonos de la ) Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, para (1) comprar, ) adquirir, construir, reparar y mejora de la tierra, [ ] EN ) instalaciones y equipo para propositos de parque y CONTRA recreacion, (2) ingenieria y estudios relacionados en conexion con mejoras de parque y recreacion en la Ciudad y (3) todos los asuntos necesarios e incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de impuestos para proveer para el pago de los mismos e interes sobre eso. PROPUESTA NO. 5 [ ] A FAVOR ) La emision propuesta de $16,225,000 de Bonos de la ) Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, para (1) comprar, ) adquirir, construir, reparar y mejorar tierra, [ ] EN ) instalaciones y equipo para propositos de parque y CONTRA recreacion, con primera prioridad a ser dada a la construccion de un Centro de Recreacion y construccion de una Piscina cubierta, (2) ingenieria y estudios relacionados en conexion con mejoras de parque y recreacion en la Ciudad, y (3) todos los asuntos necesarios e incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de impuestos para proveer para el pago de los mismos e interes sobre eso. PROPUESTA NO. 6 [ ] A FAVOR ) La emision propuesta de $3,410,000 de Bonos de la ) Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, para (1) comprar y de ) otra manera adquirir tierra para y construir, reparar y [ ] EN ) mejorar las instalaciones de biblioteca, (2) ingenieria CONTRA y estudios relacionados en conexion con mejoras a las instalaciones de biblioteca, y (3) todos los asuntos necesarios e incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de impuestos para proveer para el pago de los mismos e interes sobre eso. HOU:2670896.1 OBJETO EXPUESTO D INFORMACION DE VOTACION TEMPRANA Ciudad de la ciudad de Pearland, Tejas Elecciones generales y especiales del 12 de mayo de 2007 VOTACION TEMPRANA FOR LOCALIZACIONES PERSONALES DEL ASPECTO: Localizacion principal de Angleton: Anexo del oeste del palacio de justicia del condado de Brazoria 451 N. Velasco, sitio 144 Angleton Tejas Localizacion de Alvin: Biblioteca de Alvin 105 S. Gordon Alvin, Tejas Localizacion de Brazoria: Granero del condado del recinto 4 St. de 1001 mercados Brazoria, Tejas Localizacion de Clute/Lake Jackson: Escuela de Clute Intermidiate 521 E. Main Street Clute, Tejas Localizacion de Freeport: Casa de comunidad de Velasco 110 Skinner Rd. Freeport, Tejas Localizacion de Manvel: Brazoria County Courthouse North Annex 7313 Corporate DR. Manvel, Tejas Localizacion del este de Pearland: Justicia de la paz, el PCT. 3, P1. 2 Sala de tribunal 3801 E. Pear Pearland, Tejas Localizacion del oeste de Pearland: Westside Centro de Eventos 2150 Countryplace Pkwy. Pearland, Tejas Localizacion del rama de Sweeny: Centro de comunidad de Sweeny 205 W. Ashley Wilson Rd. Sweeny, Tejas Localizacion del oeste del rama de Compartimientos del oeste del consejo de ciudad Colombia: de Colombia 512 E. Brazos West Columbia, Tejas TIEMPOS Y FECHAS PARA APARENCIA PERSONALES DEL ASPECTO PARA LAS LOCALIZACIONES ANTEDICHAS: lunes,30 de abril—viernes, 4 de mayo: 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. sabado, 5 de mayo: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. Lunes, 7 de mayo—martez, 8 de mayo: 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTIES OF BRAZORIA AND HARRIS § CITY OF PEARLAND § We, the undersigned officers of the City of Pearland, Texas (the "City"), hereby certify as follows: 1. The City Council of the City convened in a special meeting on March 5, 2007, at the regular meeting place thereof, within the City, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of the City Council, to wit: Tom Reid Mayor Richard Tetens Mayor Pro-Tern Helen Beckman Councilmember Steve Saboe Councilmember Felicia Kyle Councilmember Kevin Cole Councilmember and all of such persons were present except N/A , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said meeting: a written A RESOLUTION ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO POSITIONS 1 AND 5 OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL AND ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROPOSITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT (the "Resolution") was duly introduced for the consideration of the City Council and read in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that the Resolution be adopted; and, after due discussion, such motion, carrying with it the adoption of the Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 2. That a true, full and correct copy of the Resolution adopted at the meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this certificate; that the Resolution has been duly recorded in the City Council's minutes of such meeting; that the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full and correct excerpt from the City Council's minutes of such meeting pertaining to the adoption of the Resolution; that the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified and acting officers and members of the HOU:2670084.1 City Council as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of the City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the date, hour, place and subject of the aforesaid meeting, and that the Resolution would be introduced and considered for adoption at such meeting, and each of such officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of such meeting for such purpose; that such meeting was open to the public as required by law; and that public notice of the date, hour, place and subject of such meeting was given as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. SIGNED AND SEALED this March 5, 2007. C. Secre yddri3145,. Mayor Y O EARLAND, TEXAS CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS (SEAL) HOU:2670084.1 D a c# 2007015347 of 124 �� PF�� 47 PEARLANDI CERTIFICATION ff 1 3 THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTIES OF BRAZORIA, HARRIS, & FORT BEND. § I, Young Lorfing, City Secretary of the City of Pearland, Texas, hereby certify that the attached constitutes a true and correct copy of Resolution No. R2007-35 duly passed and approved by the City Council on the 5th day of March 2007. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Pearland, Texas, this 12th day of March 2007, at Pearland, Texas. "e""SL' ity S retary iiI474rt4rniF00- of12 l 9—/ 3519 LIBERTY DRIVE • PEARLAND,TEXAS 77581-5416 • 281-652-1600 • www.ci.pearland.tx.us «7 Printed on Recycled Paper • RESOLUTION NO. R2007-35 A RESOLUTION ORDERING A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS TO POSITIONS 1 AND 5 OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CITY COUNCIL AND ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2007, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROPOSITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES; AND MAKING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT * * * WHEREAS, the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of Pearland, Texas (the "City") is authorized and has determined to call a general election to be held on May 12, 2007 for the purpose of electing members to Position 1 and Position 5 of the City Council; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City is authorized and has determined to call a special election for the purpose of submitting six propositions to voters in the City to authorize the issuance of City bonds payable from ad valorem taxes for the purposes hereinafter set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to proceed with the ordering of such general election and special election and the City Council has determined that holding such elections is in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CITY,TEXAS: Section 1. Call of Elections; Date: Eligible Electors and Hours. (a) It is hereby ordered that a general election (the "General Election") be held in and throughout the City on Saturday, May 12, 2007, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. at which General Election all resident, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. It is further ordered that a special election (the "Special Election") be held in and throughout the City on Saturday, May 12, 2007, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. at which Special Election the propositions set forth on Exhibit A hereto for the issuance of bonds for permanent public improvements for the City and the levy of taxes for payment thereof, shall be submitted to all resident, qualified electors of the City. (b) The General Election and the Special Election (collectively,the "Elections") shall be held under the provisions of the Charter of the City, the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and of this Resolution. All qualified voters residing in the City shall be allowed to vote at the Elections; and each voter shall vote in the election precinct in which such voter resides. Section 2. Election Precincts; Polling Places; Election Officers. (a) The election precincts for the Elections shall be the county election precincts and such precincts, the polling HOU:2667256.2 places and the precinct judges are hereby established and shall be as described in Exhibit B hereto. (b) The election officials for each City precinct in shall be designated by the County Clerk of Brazoria County, Texas (the "Elections Administrator"); and such officials shall conduct the City's Elections in accordance with a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services (the "Election Contract") between Brazoria County, Texas and the City. The Elections Administrator is hereby authorized and instructed to provide and furnish all necessary election supplies for all City precincts. The official mailing address and physical of the Elections Administrator is Joyce Hudman, County Clerk, 111 East Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515-4654. (c) In the event the Mayor shall find that one or more of the polling places listed on Exhibit B have become unavailable or unsuitable for use at the Elections or if any person or persons appointed herein do not appear or are unable to perform their duties, he is hereby authorized to designate substitute polling places and appoint substitute personnel, giving such notice as he deems appropriate. Section 3. Candidates in General Election. Persons desiring to become candidates for Position 1 or Position 5 in the General Election shall, not later than the March 12, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. file their written applications for candidacy for office with the City Secretary, Pearland City Hall, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581,pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 143, Texas Election Code, as amended. Each candidate must specify in each instance the City Council Position for which the applicant is filing and no candidate may file for more than one City Council position to be filled at the General Election. Candidates must be a resident of the City and must be a qualified voter and otherwise qualified to hold the position of a member of the City Council under Texas law. Section 4. Ballots and Propositions. The City Secretary and the Election Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to prepare the ballots for the General Election and for the Special Election in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. The ballots to be used in General Election shall have printed thereon the names of the candidates for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. The ballots to be used in the Special Election shall have printed thereon the propositions corresponding to each of the propositions set forth on Exhibit A to this Resolution. The specific ballot language for each proposition shall be as described on Exhibit C hereto (the number of each of such propositions corresponding to the number of the propositions for the issuance of bonds for permanent public improvements listed on Exhibit A to this Resolution) with provision to vote "FOR"or"AGAINST" each proposition. Section 5. Voting. Voting in the Elections, including early voting by personal appearance shall be by an electronic voting system adopted by the City and the Commissioners Court of Brazoria County,Texas for use in elections held by the City and Brazoria County. Each voter in the General Election shall mark the ballot indicating such voter's choice of candidate for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. Each voter in the Special Election desiring to vote in favor of a proposition shall mark the ballot indicating"FOR"the proposition, and each voter desiring to vote against a proposition shall mark the ballot indicating "AGAINST" the proposition. Voting shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Code. 2 HOU 2667256.2 Section 6. Early Voting. Early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted at the dates,times and polling places listed in Exhibit D to this Resolution. The City Council hereby establishes Brazoria County Courthouse West Annex, 451 N. Velasco,Room 144,Angleton, Texas 77515 as the main early voting polling place at which early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted. The Council hereby appoints the Elections Administrator as the early voting clerk. The Elections Administrator shall receive applications for a ballot to be voted by mail. The mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be sent is as follows: Joyce Hudman, County Clerk, 111 East Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515-4654. Applications for ballots by mail may be received no earlier than March 13, 2007 and no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 4,2007. The Council hereby appoints the Elections Administrator as the presiding judge of the special early voting ballot board to count and return early voting ballots in accordance with the Election Code. The presiding judge shall appoint election clerks as needed, and such judge and clerks shall constitute the special early voting ballot board and shall perform the duties set forth for such board in the Texas Election Code. Section 7. Notice of Elections. Notice of the Elections, in English and Spanish, stating in substance the contents of this Resolution, shall be: (i) published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the City's territory not earlier than the thirtieth day or later than the 10th day before the Elections; (ii)posted on the bulletin board used by the Council to post notices of the Council's meetings no later than the twenty-first (21st) day before the date of the Elections; and (iii ) posted, not later than the twenty-first (21st) day before the date of the Elections,in three(3)public places within the City and at City Hall. Section 8. Declaring Results. City Council shall canvass the returns and declare the results of the Elections. At the General Election, the candidate for each office who has received a majority of all votes cast for each particular office shall be declared elected. A runoff election shall be ordered by the Mayor of the City in the event any candidate fails to receive a majority of all votes cast for each particular office. The date for the runoff election shall be ordered and held in a timely manner as prescribed by the general election laws of the State of Texas and the Charter of the City. The two candidates who receive the largest number of votes cast for each particular office requiring a runoff election shall again be voted for. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes in the runoff election shall be declared elected. The City Secretary shall give notice of such runoff election by causing said notice to be published in accordance with Texas Election Laws. In the event that the propositions considered by the voters in the Special Election, or any of them, are authorized at the Special Election, all matters relating to the issuance of such bonds or the authorization to proceed with a land exchange within the terms of the respective propositions shall be determined by City Council. With respect to the propositions related to any bonds authorized at the Special Election, such bonds may be issued at one time, or in 3 HOU:2667256.2 installments from time to time as City Council may determine, and bonds for different purposes may be issued separately, or combined in single multi-purpose issues, or issued in any other lawful manner, in the discretion of the City Council. Section 9. Notice of Meeting. It is further found and determined that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof. Section 10. Authority of the Mayor. The Mayor shall have the authority to take, or cause to be taken, all actions reasonable and necessary to insure that the Elections are fairly held and returns properly counted and tabulated for the canvass of the Elections returns by the City Council in accordance with state law. Section 11. Effective Date. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage and approval. [signature page follows] 4 HOU:2667256.2 APPROVED AND ADOPTED this March 5th,2007. TOM REID. Mayor ATTEST: UN T C ty S cretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: DARRIN COKER City Attorney 5 HOU:2667256.2 EXHIBIT A PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of$84,190,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1)purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving streets,bridges and sidewalks of the City with first priority to be given to the construction,repair and improvement of Bailey Road, Cullen Boulevard, Dixie Farm Road and McHard Road, (2)purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements in the City, and (4) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO.2 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of$35,305,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation • or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1)purchasing, acquiring, enlarging, extending, equipping and constructing drainage improvements and facilities at various locations within the City, including acquiring lands and rights-of-way for any of such purposes, (2)purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with drainage improvements and facilities, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with drainage problems in the City and (4) all matters necessary or incident thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of$2,895,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax HOU:2667256.2 upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for public safety purposes (including fire fighting needs), (2) engineering and related studies in connection with public safety improvements in the City and(3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 4 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of$19,990,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed,variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in.the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 5 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of$16,225,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed,variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, with first priority to be given to the construction of Recreation Center and the construction of a Natatorium, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City, and(3)all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 6 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of$3,410,000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a HOU:2667256.2 sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving library facilities, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with library facilities and improvements, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? HOU 2667256.2 • EXHIBIT B PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES City of Pearland County Precincts voting Precinct No. Location at this location 26 Lawhon Elementary School Brazoria County Precincts 12,26 5810 Brookside Pearland, Texas 77581 46 Pearland Community Center Brazoria County Precincts 28, 3523 Liberty Dr. 46, 51, 61, 68 Pearland,Texas 77581 Harris County Precincts 537& 634 59 Mary Marek Elementary School Brazoria County Precinct 59 1947 Kirby Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584 Harris County Precinct 131 Fort Bend County Precinct 1134 63 Silverlake Elementary School Brazoria County Precincts 29, 2550 County Road 90 58, 60, 63, 65, 75, 76 Pearland,Texas 77584 Harris County Precinct 630 64 Majestic Christian Center Brazoria County Precincts 36, 3512 McLean Rd. 47, 62, 64, 67,77 Pearland, Texas 77584 HOU:2667256 EXHIBIT C BALLOT LANGUAGE PROPOSITION NO. 1 [ ] FOR ) The proposed issuance of$84,190,000 City of City ) of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing and ) otherwise acquiring land for. and constructing, [ ] AGAINST ) repairing and improving streets, bridges and sidewalks of the City with first priority to be given to the construction, repair and improvement of Bailey Road, Cullen Boulevard, Dixie Farm Road . and McHard Road, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements in the City, and (4) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 2 [ ] FOR ) The proposed issuance of$35,305,000 City of City ) of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) acquiring, enlarging, extending, equipping and [ ] AGAINST ) constructing drainage improvements and facilities at various locations within the City, including acquiring lands and rights-of-way for any of such purposes, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with drainage improvements and facilities, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with drainage problems in the City and (4) all matters necessary or incident thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 3 [ ] FOR ) The proposed issuance of$2,895,000 City of City of ) Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving ) land, facilities and equipment for public safety [ ] AGAINST ) purposes (including fire fighting needs), (2) HOU:2667256.2 • engineering and related studies in connection with public safety improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 4 [ ] FOR ) The proposed issuance of$19,990,000 City of City ) of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving [ ] AGAINST ) land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 5 [ ] FOR ) The proposed issuance of $16,225,000 City of City ) of Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing, ) acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving [ ] AGAINST ) land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, with first priority to be given to the construction of Recreation Center and the construction of a Natatorium, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 6 [ ] FOR ) The proposed issuance of$3,410,000 City of City of ) Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing and ) otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, [ ] AGAINST ) repairing and improving library facilities, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with library facilities and improvements, and (3) all • matters necessary or incidental thereto and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. HOU:2667256.2 EXHIBIT D EARLY VOTING INFORMATION City of City of Pearland,Texas May 12,2007 General and Special Elections EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE LOCATIONS: Angleton Main Location: Brazoria County Courthouse West Annex 451 N.Velasco,Room 144 Angleton Texas Alvin Branch Location: Alvin Library 105 S.Gordon St. Alvin,Texas Brazoria Branch Location: Precinct 4 County Barn 1001 Market St. Brazoria,Texas Clute/Lake Jackson Branch Location: Clute Intermediate School Church Annex 521 E.Main Street Clute,Texas Freeport Branch Location: Velasco Community House 110 Skinner Rd. Freeport,Texas Manvel Branch Location: Brazoria County Courthouse North Annex 7313 Corporate Dr. Manvel,Texas East Pearland Branch Location: Justice Of The Peace,Pct.3,Pl.2 Courtroom 3801 E.Pear Pearland,Texas West Pearland Branch Location: Westside Event Center 2150 Countryplace Pkwy. Pearland,Texas Sweeny Branch Location: Sweeny Community Center 205 W.Ashley Wilson Rd. Sweeny,Texas West Columbia Branch Location: West Columbia City Council Chambers 512 E.Brazos West Columbia,Texas PERSONAL APPEARANCE TIMES AND DATES FOR ABOVE LOCATIONS: Monday,April 30—Friday,May 4: 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Saturday,May 5: 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m. Monday,May 7—Tuesday,May 8: 7:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m HOU:2667256 2 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION The Pearland Reporter News 2404 South Park Pearland, Texas 77581 State of Texas Brazoria and Harris Counties I, Lloyd Morrow, hereby certify that the notice hereby appended was published in THE REPORTER NEWS, a newspaper of general circulation in Brazoria, Harris and Galveston Counties, for l issues, as follows: No. - / Date . 20 No. Date • 20 No. Date 20 No. Date 20 No. Date 20 • CFO Subscribe and sworn to before me this e7l day of 20_127_ 4.-4440'•`M4"DNS.b..4�*ro�rjrt.i.�.KrZ , .. �'. �.0.°P% auBAANN EMMONS _aura Ann Emmons, Publisher • Notary Public,State of Texas %Tfo00* My Commission Expires 09 0M019• otary Public, State of Texas 04'4,dbr`K'e, .r, , stsa ,' CI` Y OIL PEARLANI) PRECINCT MAP Election Day Dia de Election Mary Marek Elementary Escuela Mary Marek Elementary 1947 Kirby Dr. CR59 _�._.__._e.�_...___ Alvin SD Houston ISD Election Day - Dia de Eleccion Lawhon Elementary ../ Escuela Lawhon Elementary 3 i 5010 Brookside Rd. 0e tu Early Voting Votacion Temprana Westside Event Center 2150 Countryplace Pkwy Election Day Dia de Eleccion Silverlake Elementary Escuela Silverlake Elementary 2550 CR 90 'Pearland ISD LEGEND C ty Precincts Precincts City Limit ETJ MUD 1 (GIS) DECEMEER 2000 SITE RD %Olaf? ST 3'. Election Day Dia de Eleccion Majestic Christian Center Igiesia Majestic Christian Center 3512 McLean Rd. BAILEY RD Alvin ISD _ Early Voting -- Votacion Temprana "— Justice of the Peace Office Oficina de Justicia De La Paz 3001 E Pear St. Election Day Dia de Election Pearland Community Center Centro de Communidad de Pearland 3523 Liberty Rd. 537 Harris Pasadena ISD Clear Creek ISD Fr.,endswood ISD Clear Creek ISD Santa Fe ISD 1 I LEGALS I I LEGALS NOTICE OFELECT10N WHEREAS, the City Council (the `City Council") of the City of Pearlan 1, Texas (the "City") is authorized and has determined to call a general election to he held on Hay 12, 2007 for the purpose of electing members to Position 1 and Position 5 of the City Council; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City is authorized and has determined to call a special election for the purpose of submitting six propositions to voters in the City to authorize the issuance of City bonds payable from ad valorem taxes for the purposes hcrcinatter set forth; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to proceed with the ordering of such general election and spatial election and the City Council has determined that holding such elections is in the public intettsl: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND CITY, TEXAS; Section .1. Call of Elections, Date: Eligible Electors and Hours. (a) It is hereby ordered that a general election (the "General Elections') be held in anti throughout the City an Saturday, May (2, 2007, between the hours of 7:00 o'clock air. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. at which General Election all readcnt, qualified electors of the City shall be entitled to vote for City Council Position I and City Council Position 5, It is further ordered that a spacial election (the "Special Election' ) be held in and throughout the City on Saturday, May 12, 2007. between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.ttt. and 7:00 o'clock pin. at which Special Election the propositions set forth an Exhibit A hereto for the issuance of bonds for permanent public improvements for the City and the levy of taxes for payment thereof, shell be submitted to all. resident, qualified electors of the City, (b) The General Election and the Special Election (e.ollectiv°ely, the "Elections") shall be held under the provisions of the Charter of the City, the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and of this Resolution. All qualified voters residing in the City shall be allowed to vote at thc Election; and each votes shall vote in the election precinct in which such voter resides, Sertion2,EliiillatillitEhlialthattalligattlifal (a) The election precincts for the Elections shall be the county election precincts and such precincts, the polling places and the precinct. judges are hereby established and shall be as described in Eltit3bit B hereto, (b) Thti election officials for each City precinct in shall be designated by the County Clerk of Brazoria County, Texas (the '`Elections Administrator"); and such officials shall conduct the City's Elections in accordance with a Joint Election Agitiement and Contract for Election Services (the "Election Contract") between Maria County, Texas and the City. The Elections Administrator is hereby authorized and instructed to provide and furnish all necessary election supplies for all City precincts, The official mailing address and physical of the Elections Administrator is Joyce Hudman, County Clerk, 111 East Locust, Suite W40, Angleton. Texas 77515.4654. (c) in thc event the Mayor shall find that one or more of the polling places listed on Exhibit B have become unavailable or unsuitable for use at the Elections or if any person or persons appointed Mein do not appear or are unable to perform their duties, he is hereby authorized to designate substitute polling places and appoint substitute personnel, giving such notice as .hw deems appropriate. Section 3. Candidates in Genwal Electiop, Persons desiring to become candidates for Position 1 or Position 5 in the General Election shall. not later than the March 12, 2007 at 5:01) p.m. file their written applications for candidacy for office with the City Secietary, Pearland City Hall, 3519 Liberty Drive, Pearland, Texas 1758L pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 143, Texas Election Code, as amended. Each candidate must specify in each instance the City Council Position for which the applicant is filing and no candidate may the for more than one City Council position to be tilled at the General Election. Candidates must be a tesident of the City and must be a qualified voter and otherwise qualified to hold the positron of a member of the City Council under Texas law, Section 4. thiliotatd Proms. The City Secretary and the Elcctinn Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to prepare the ballots for the General Election and for the Special Election in accordance with the provisions. of the Texas Election Code. The ballots to be used in General Election shall have printed thereon the names of the candidates for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5. The ballots to be used in the Special Election shall have printed thereon the propositions corresponding to each of the propositions set forth on Exhibit A to this Resolution, The specific ballot language for each proposition shall be as &scribed on Exhibit C hereto (the number of each of such propositions corresponding tot the number of the propositions for the issuance of bonds fur permanent public improvements listed on Exhibit A to this Resolution) with provision to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" each proposition. Section 5 hag Voting 'in the Elections,. including early -voting by personal appearance shall be by an electronic voting system. atioptcd,by the Cif and the Commissioners Court of Brazos to County, Texas for use in elections held by the City and Brazoria County. Each voter in the General Election shall mark the ballocindicanng such voter's choice of candidate for City Council Position 1 and City Council Position 5, Each voter in the Special Election desiring to vote in favor of a proposition shall mark the ballot indicting "FOR" the proposition. and each voter desiring to vote against a proposition shall Malt the ballot indicating "AGAINST" the proposition. Voting shall be eotidut:ted in accordance with the Texas Election Code. Section 6. Early Voting. Early voting by personal ;appearance shall he conducted at the dates, tinws and polling places listed in Exhibit t) to this Resolution, a II LEGALS III upon all tauable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bends, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing, acquiring, constricting, repairing and improving laud. facilities and equipment for public safety purposes (including fire fighting needs), (2) engineering and related studies in confection with public safety improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or Incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO, 4 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $19,990$ maturing serially or otherwise at such titles as may he fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed. variable or floating, according to any clearly stated fomtula, calculation or method not exceeding that maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing., acquiring. constructing, repairing and improving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes. (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements in the City and (3) All matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 5 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland. Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $16225900 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be -fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 yeas f om their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City .sufficient to pay the interest on thc bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows_ (t) purchasing, acquiring, constructing, repairing and iunpr ving land, facilities and equipment for park and recreation purposes, with first priority to be given to the construction of Recreation Center and the construction of a Natatorium, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park and recreation improvements' in the City, and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 6 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $3.410.000 maturing serially or othenrisc at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating. according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be deienniued within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to Levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City .sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving library facilities. (2) engineering and related studies in connection with library facilities and improvements, rand (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? City of Pearland Precinct No, 26 EXHIiBI[T B PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES Location Lawhon Elementary School 5810 Brookside Pearland, Texas 77581 46 Petulant' Community Center 352 Liberty Dr. Pearland, Texas 77581 59 Mary Marek Elementary School 1947 Kirby Dr. l'carland, Texas 77584 , 63 Silverlake Elementary School 2550 County Road 90 Penland, Texas 77584 64 Majestic Christian Center 351.2 McLean Rd. Pearland, Texas 77584 EXHIBIT C BALLOT LANGUAGE PROPOSITION NO. 1 County Precincts voting at thisloc<tliop Brazoria County Precincts 12. 26 Brazoria County Precincts 28, 46,51,61,68 Harm' County Precincts 537 R. 63-4 Brazoria County Precinct 59 Harris ('county Precinct 131 Fore Bend County Precinct 1134 Brazoria County Precincts 29, 5S, 6O, 63, 65, 75, 76 Harris County Precinct 630 Brauiria County Precincts 36, 47, 62, 64, 67, 77 • The proposed issuance of $84,l94,000 City of Pcarland, Texas, Bonds for (1) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, r pairing and improving streets. bridges and sidewalks of the City with fast priority to be given to the Construction, repair and improvement of Bailey Road, Cullen Boulevard, Dixie Farm Road and McHard Road, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements in the City, and (4) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest theoeott. The City Council hereby establishes Brazoria County Court.housc West Annex, 451 N, Velasco, Room 144, Angleton, Texas 77515 as the main early voting polling place at which early voting by personal appearance shall be conducted. The Council hereby appoints the Elections Administrator as the early voting cleric. The Elections Administrator shall receive applications for a ballot tv be voted by mail, The mailing address to which ballot applications and ballots voted by mail may be went is as follows: Joyce Rudman, County Clerk, 111 l*n Locust, Suite 200, Angleton, Texas 77515-4654. Applications for ballots by mail may be received no earlier than March 13, 2007 and no later than 50) p.m, on May 4. 2007. The. Council hereby appoints the Elections Administrator as the presiding judge of the special early voting ballot board to count and return early voting ballots in accordance with the Election Code, The presiding judge shall appoint election clerks as needed, and such judge and clerks shall constitute the special early voting ballot board and shall perform the duties set forth for such board in the Texas Election Code. Section 7. Notice of Elections. Notice of the Elections, in English and Spanish, stating in substance the contents of this Resolution, shall be; t i) published one time in a newspaper of general circulation within the City's tcrritor) not earlier than the thirtieth day or later than the 10th day bcforc the Elections; (ii) posted on the bulletin board used by the Council to post notices of the Councilti meetings no later than the twenty-first (21 st) day before the date of the Elections; and (iii ) posted, not later than the twenty-first (21st) day before the date of the Elections, in three (3) public places within the City and at City Nall, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this March 5, 2007, ATTEST; ;sf Young Loifinu YOUNG LORPING,TRMC City Secretary s Tom Reid TOM REID Mayor r EXHIBIT A PROPOSITIONS PROPOSITION NO, 1 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $84,1904)00 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to exceed 30 years from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates. either fixed, variable or bating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law OF shall be determined within the disctetion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds, and to provide a sinking fund for the payrtnent of bonds as they mature. for the purpose of making permanent public improvements as follows: (1) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and constructing, repairing and improving streets,. bridges and sidewalks of the City with first priority to be given to the construction, repair and improvement of Bailey Road, Cullen Boulevard, Dixie Farm Road and Mcfard Road, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvenents, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with street, bridge and sidewalk improvements in the City, and (4) all matters necessary or incidental thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $35,305 000 maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council not to mend 30 yew from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated formula, calculation or method not exceeding the maximum interest now tar hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to kvy a tax upon all taxable property in the City sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds. and t a. provide a sinking fund for the payment of bonds as they mature, for the purpose of making permanent. public improvements as follows; (1) purchasing, acquiring, enlarging, extending, equipping and constructing drainage improvements and facilities at various locations within the City, including acquiring lands and rights -of --way for any of such purposes, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in cone anon with drainage improvements and facilities, (3) enginccring and related studies in connection with drainage problems in the City and (4) all matters necessary or incident thereto? PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas be authorized to issue bonds of the City in the amount of $2,89$,000.maturing serially or otherwise at such times as may be fixed by the City Council .not to exceed 30 y(rs from their date or dates and bearing interest at any rate or rates, either fixed, variable or floating, according to any clearly stated farnlub, calculation' or method not exceeding the maximum interest now or hereafter authorized by law as shall be determined within the discretion of the City Council at the time of issuance, and to levy a tax 1 1 FtOR ( ) AGAINST I l FOR f l AGAINST PR.OPOSiTION NO, 2 ) The proposed issuances of $35305,000 City of }---------- Pearland, Texts, Bonds for (I) purchasing, acquiring, enlarging, extending, equipping and ) constructing drainage improvements and facilities at various 1ocation i within the City, including acquiring lands and rights -of -way for any of such purposes, (2) purchase of equipment and support facilities in connection with drainage.improvements and facilities, (3) engineering and related studies in connection with drainage problems in the City and (4) all matters necessary or incident thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and uttereat thereon. PROPOSITION .NO, 3 ) The proposed issuance a $2,895,000 City of ) Pearland, Texas, Bonds for (I) purchasing, )--------- acquiring, constructing, repairim and improving ) land, facilities and equipment for public safety ) purposes (including fire fighting needs), (2) t 1t~C)R) ) ) t. 1 AGAINST ) t l FOR ) ) t 1 AGAINST t 1FOR ( 1 AGAINST engineering and related studies in connection with public safety improvements in the City and (3) all matters. necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for the payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 4 711c proposed issuance of $19 990,00t) City of Peartand, Texas, Bonds for (l) vurchasing, acquiring, constructing. repairing and improving land. facilities and equipment foe park and reetendon potpcses, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with park an4 recreation improvements in the City and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto. and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSrrrON NO. 5 The proposed issuance of S16225.000 City of Peartand. Texas, Bonds for (I) ptn haling, acquiring, constructing, repairing and improving land. facilities and equipment Corr pars( and recreation purposes, with first priority to be given to the construction of Recreation Center and the construction of a Natatorium. (2) engineering and related studies in ccmnectinn with pats; and recreation improvements in the City. and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto, and the levy of taxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon. PROPOSITION NO. 6 The proposal issuance of $3 41(l,()(lt) City of Pcaristnd, Texas, Bonds for (1.) purchasing and otherwise acquiring land for and conslrrcting, repairing and improving library facilities, (2) engineering and related studies in connection with library facilities and improvements and (3) all matters necessary or incidental thereto and the levy of tuxes to provide for payment thereof and interest thereon EXHIBIT I? EARLY VOTING INFO?RMATiON City of Cttt of Pentland, Texas May .12, 2007 General and ,Special Elections EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE LOCATIONS: Angleton Main Location: Alvin Broth Location: rirazotia Branch Lacatitm: Clutc:L:lke Jackson Briuteh Location: Freeport Blanch Location: Manuel. Br:uidt Location. East Fearland Branch 1.cs:atiun: West Pearland Branch Location: Sweeny blanch Location: West ("oluirdira Branch Locutios. Brazeria County Courthouse West Annex 451 N. Velasco, Roam 144 Angleton Texas Alvin Library 105 S. Gordon St_ Alvin, Tex JA I%cinex 4 County 13artt IOW Market 51. F3raxotia, Ter tcc Clete Intermediate School Church .Annex 521 E,;Min Street Chile. Texas Velasoo Community Hauu Ile Skinner Rd. Freeport, Texas 8razutia County Courthouse Nunh Annex 7313 CNrporata Dr. M.anvel.Tcxas Titmice ()f The Pe ore. Pei. 3, PI.. 2 Courtroosii 31101 E,Pest Patr3astd. Texas Wtstside Event Center 2150 Counir7placc Pkay, F,uiand, Texan Sweeny Community Center 205 W. Ashley Wilson Rd, Sweeny Texas \V tColumbiaCity Council Chambers 512 E. Brazos West (:xalutrdna, Texas PERSONAL. APPEARANCE TIMES AND Monday. April 30 - Friday, May 4: Saturday. May 5: Monday. May 7 — Tuesday, May 8: DATES FOR ABOVE LOCATIONS: 8:o(1 a.m. fir 5:(10 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m 4IENTRAS QUE, cl Consejo do la Ciudad (el "Consejo do la Ciudad") tk la Ciudad de Texas (la "Ciudad") es autarizado y ha deterininado 'Lamar una a c Fton general y a �,- ito de ele it a cabo el 12 de Mayo, de 2007 p�� el p � 'on 5 del Consejo de la Ciudad: 4lENTRAS QUE, el Consejo de la Ciudad de In Ciudad es autorizadola' ha dciteus ronden o ma cla�cidn. especial. para el P � �tto Cittd,ul pa�adertrs de�ixstintpt�stos al valor para las u autarixar it1 emtsion de bonus cis tstablectdtx; tins adelante; y 11IEN'fRAS QUE, el Consejo de la Ciudad desea proce&t exit brdenar la tat �n Italics v ccion especial y el Consejo de la Ciudad ha deeterminada que mank s es en el intakes public(); alpORA, POR CONSIGUIENTE, SEA ORDENADO POR EL CONSEJO DE LA 1) DE LA CIUDAD GE PEARLAND CIUDAD, TEXAS; landF,lec'ciattes� il''eella4 Sabres El Hurarl(ss. ta?• Es item s coma puede ser gjado pox el Consejo de la Ciudad nc) cxcedlendo 3t1 tilts desde su � do scuCrda a fccha o fechas y dtindo intcres u cualquier a Stock nalcxcacclietida el �ntct�es,mdxima aiiara cualquier f6rniula clui�.tmcnUe indicada, cal de ntis adelantc autorizado per la. ley coma sea determinadoidc rosobre soda le lacrcci del Consejo o ble de la Ciudad al ticmpo de su craisian, y recaudar un tmpue y trccr un rondo de hundimitnta en la Ciudad suficientc pane pager el inter sobrc los bones, p�melons miento uranda, con el prapesilo de haccr meld R pantas el nses de lux sigue:tames comocommando, quiriendo, canstruyencio, reparanda y mejorando pennttlentes come stare: (1) sttos; de seguridad ptiblica (incluyenda necc�sidadca de LIerT'd. ltaSl',11'aClnneS� y equipo para propb to mbatir el Fuego).12) ingenteria y estudios relacianadoc en conexioat con mynas de scguridad pat:Inca en la Ciudad y (3) todos los uvulas necesarios o incidenudes a eso. Sccxidn 1. n la por este medio que una elect:idn general (la `Elel_tde�°qti a.m. en pt�ltita y ?:Q(1 le: la Ciudad el Sabado,l2 do Mayo, de 2007, tare 1a5 ltu as uw en la coal Election General todo residence. electores `u lifica on 5 del Consejo Ciudad ipu I dcrc�:ha a rMar pars la Posic'run 1 del Consejo s�cial� ladElceci►;in Especial") se Ilcvc a Fulled. Es Semis ordcnado que una Clecc pc en y a naves do la Ciudad t.1 Sttbado,12 de Mayo, de 2t107', entre las Maras de 7,t>(} a.m, Anexo 7:00 p.m, en Punta en la coal Elewdfrn Especial lay pr nan a�t tes bparadia Ciudad y la as en el to para la etnisiun de bonos para tnejoras publicas P lent de intpuestoa pang sal pago de eso. sera sometida a todo residetite, electores cellos de la Ciudad, b) La Fleecier* General y la Elcccien Especial (colectivamc n i n �las `1EkcciO EEtase (. do in a cabo bajo-las disptisicio� � la It��ottttttarta � �ctta] firs que �siden en lit Ciudad seat tas y de t'-sta Rescilut;ibct. Todos votar en las Elecciones: ydada votattte vo€ar' en el distrito de la elecciett en el cual ante reside, sierra, in talacioncs y e<quip° Para lad y la ranstruccie)n de una Nana cubicrta, .. l y.' OE ' i . dada a la construeeion do un Centro de ReCTOCinn yparque en ta Ciudad. 'sin a !' c c ... ` os distritos de demon ingeniena y estudios re#acionadas en conexion con me:ions de rue y Sit � 3l todos Ins aimunt� iiec�utcr; o incidentales a eso? 1a {,tl Los distrittis do la itios a cabinas electorates yrlo )reds de distrito son y (- tttdado y tales d►xiritofi, los sitios de xridos y seem eumo esni descrito en el Anexo B a esto. tos de Eleecion Sitios de Cab` ector al PROPUESTA N0, 4 17Cbcni el Consejo de la Ciudad de la Ciudad dc Petulant), Tejas sex autorizado a emitir 99011{X) maduraadt> seria1Meate 0 de otrt manera a bands de la Ciudad en la eantidad de �19. . tales tiempos moo puede sex fijada por el Consejo de la Ciudad nvariable endoflota30 ono desde su a a fccba o frcltns y dodo intcres a t:uatgCAlCua n tri�tada4Nat na c:ccodirnda cl tatcr�es maxima alinra cualquier ftirniula rlarairtonte mdicada, _ dc o mas adelantc autorizado por la. ley coma sea detcrmindo de stibrd la dlaisaceitin granssejo able de la Ciudad al tientpa de su einiiida, y recaudar un p �eec un tondo de hundiniiento en la Ciudad sufic:iente pars 1 'r el intern sabre los bonos, y pm tto de Meer inejoras pdbticas pars el pago de los bons coma vayan maduranda. con et phi .and n ey ntejclratido la uiriendo. construyendo, separ etiiezfa y estudios pernitutentes eximn tigue: (1) t'ompranda. �tl . • attta de rect�atcion. (2) trig tiers, nados en co idnequt cont jp° para t deue ypargue y r�aciOn en la Ciudad y (3) ttxioc tos relai�intiada� en asuntas ncccsarios o incidentales a eso? PROPUESTA NO, 5 Debeer$ el Cootie de la Ciudad de la Ciudad de Pearland. Tejas ser autorizado a emitir bonus de la Ciudad en la antidad de $16,225,000 madurando serialmente o de otra manera a tales tie coins puede ser fijado par el Consejo de la Ciudad no excedienda 3(i altos desde su n de acuerdo a fecha o fechas y dando itaier& a cuatguier c�cul� m cida,noia, variable o excecitendo olilinttntrrs,m3xinto ahota cualquier fdronuta elaratisen€e ittdicacia, o naSS atklante autorizado par #a ley como sea deterntima�den ba�ttlid� la pre iedad gravable seteclen del Consejo de la Ciudad al tieinpo de su einisifin, y rec�audar u p veer ftitada de hundintiento en la Ciudad suftcietate para pagar el intents sobre los bonos, y proveer un fan de �us imient s o de los bonds coma vayan maduranda. con el propos' do is Para t peg uincneio, construyenda, separatedo y � a pctaitartentcs Lama 51A�ue. (l } eompTandta, adq con primcfa priotidad a stir ita5 de recreation, t) • Los oficialcs de la ekecjon pairs cada distrito de la Ciudad en serail ►j siignadtxs Scc-rcturia de Condado del Condado do Brazoria, Texas �Ciudaa d �� dt, �� un e las Ines"); y tales oficiaks dvbcran conduele las Ekcciones l o de Election Conjunta y Contttito para Setv°icios de la ElaciondnenisCodtoraade della '1") entre el Condado de Brazoria, Texas y la Ciudad. La Atrnes es autorizada a instruida por este medio a proveer y pr porciodinar postal todos y los Orosn�t<sari+as do la cicccion part todos los distritos de la Cola& Lace Httdmiltt, County Clcrk,111 East fiend de la Administradnra de las Elccdloncs es , Suite 201, Angleton:Texas 7 { 5154654, En el-Evento que el Alcatde encontcase que ono o ►its de los1tios u deoca i as (c)p as dins listadas en el Anexo B no este dlspotcadas eu esto rliieaparei;e o esta incapacitaeda ea o si cualquier persona o perwtws nombradas sass deberes, el es autorizado pox este media a designer eabinas electorates sustitutas r personal suplente, dando tal aVisO crania to estatne apropiado. cclvn• • 3t=>intlidilt is en 18t1 . Las personas quiz do ten , cr candidates para la Peskier; l o la Peskier; 5 en la Eleceion t dacraod be rin, o m la Ss p e el 12 de Mayo, de 2007 a tali 5:00 pm•C� Ci'� Secretary. Pearland City ball, aara ura Petra la oficina am el �crY;t�trio de la Y than Drive, Pearland, Texas 77581, sewn las disposiciones del �Capit llo 143 idel i de. Elea:idn de Texa-�, como etltttendadci. Cada�� djd�l �t ant � cst ` S3irchivandQ y no ► oda la 1'osjcicitt del Consejo dc la Ciudad pun o puede alcbivar para m..s que una. posicien del Consejo de la Ciudad a Ilenarse en la deberin Set n General. Candidatos debt~rat} sex un residence de la Ciudad an netnbro deltConsejo votante ado y de otra mantra cualtftwtt do para *flattener la pusici� udad bajo la ley de Texas. 4, , . as de Vot;tcion , s El Secrctario de la Ciudadbold* tla SeccxQn $t lei � l���ll�? .� astradora de la. Elcccibn cstin autori.SOS v, dirigidas,por esteon Inas cis pr Ni rardel bolei o t Eletx:icSn General y Para la Eltcci6tt Especial de aeuLrdt� p ccidn de Texas. Las boletas a ser usadas en la Election Generalonsejo de la tendran yid re t sobre eso del ruins de los cattdidatcis pant la Position ldel :jo de la Ciudad. Las boletus a ser usadas en la Elex.cion Especial tcritlran itllpne5ti sabre rct ucstas conespondicntes a cada una de las propucstas estabkc daa c en et Anexo Ala pp (csnlucion, El lengtu�Jc cspcci#ice de la boleta para cada art �'o�4sFondicndo al mimeo knexo C a esto (el ndnlcro do cada una. do tales prop ' ' !pro uestas para la emisic n de bonos para mejaras ptiblieas permanentes CQlistadas en e dMnO e est+I Rtxsdltit:itinj con la disp(ilsicitSn Para vt?t8if "A FAVOR" ropucsta, .: Section5; °.Qtaci ' Volution 'en las £lccciones:incluy—end0 la v°otacidn adelanta ea persona sera por un sistcma de votacion elcctnin.ico adoptado por la Ciudad y la Cort_ c de, ramisarios del Condado de Brazoria. Texas para Usti en las eleccione lkvaddebate*asslaria a obi-biiteta la ccion Ciudad y el (`ondadu de Brazoria. Cada ��!�tue nPI eP0.s'tcltin 1 del CoaiscJo do la Ciudad yndiiando la cicccion del cryndtilatn del tat ,(rtantcpara Posicien 5 del Consejo tic la Ciudad, Cada t;ol4ntc en la Elccciou Especial roedowvy cam r a 'aver dc una propuesta dcbcra marrar la boicta indtcandri "A FAVOR" propuesta, .titan que ue desee votar en contra de una propuesta debera matt la boletaindic ndO�" N :ONTR.A" de la propuesta. La vatacibn sera cooducida de acuerdo con el Cad o de !has, PROPUF.STA NO. 6 Debeni el Consejo de la Ciudad de la Ciudad de Pearland. Tejas ser a ttnrindn a ettiiE onus de la Ciudad en la cantidad de $3,410iXKi madurundo s net cxct olmnte de otra 30 tins mantra dCactClcs tiempas mama Pub scr el Condado de la Ciudad sal �.�a � fccha o fcchas y dando intent a cualquier taste o tasas, fija, variable o notate, de acutrdo a cualquier formula clarart►ente indicada, i.'frlculu o Stoll no ads xcediend et tiint s maim atm o del C>in q R •mom» sea detennin otde Cgronsejo de etas adel d kt tiemizado tar ld ley recaudar un impucsta sobre soda la propi le la Ciudad til t`tenijta de su ennsion, y veer un fondo do ligndimienta en la. Ciudad suficientc lrica p'asar el intcres sabre los bonos. y�pro a de haver er mejo un imient0 parrot el pago de los bonos cones vayan niadurando, con el pr Ix ito ki aversierrY• ► squy liras i>da y do otra manent adqu pCr�ncnters como aigttte. (1) cxtmpra� y estudios rclacianados cn rcparando y t jarando las tnstalactancs de biblioteca; (2) ingenicna conexian can mejoras tie instalationes de biblioteca, y (3) codas los asuntos aecesarios o incidentales a eso? :iudad de Pearland 26 all;= 46 ANEXO 1B 1� CTORA LES p1S'CR1T0 \' SITIOS DE C,'�111N?1,S 1'L Distaitos de vatacien del Condado Est oela Prittlari it La whon Condado de Brazoria Distritos SR 10 Brookside 12.26 Pearland , Texas 77581 Centro de la Conlunidad Pearland 3523 Liberty Dr. Pearland, Texas 77581 59 Escuela Primuia Mary Maretc 1947 Kirby Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584 63 Escucla PrrtmmIa S.ilvcrlake 2550 Catmty Road 90 Pearland. Te m& 77584 64 t ) A FAVOR i EN CONTRA Centro Majestic C1tristian 35.12McLean Rd. Pearland, Texas 77584 Condado de Brazoria Distritos 28,46,51.61,68 Con.dxda de Harris Distritos 537 634 Condado de Brazoria Distrito 59 Condado tic Harris Distrito 131 Condado de Fort Bend Distrito 1134 Condado do Brazoria Distritos .9, 58, 60, 63, 65, 75, 76 Condado de, Harris Distrito 630 Condado de Brazoria Distritos 36,47,62.64,67.77 ANEXO C LENGUA.TE DE LA BOLETA PROPUESTA NO. 1 La emision propuesta de $84,190.000 dr Bonin de la )----- Ciudad de Pearliand. Texas. Para (1) conrprar y de eisa rnancra adquidr t►crra pars y constrvir' rcparar Y' ) asrjaru las canes, pucntrs y at`aras de to Ciudad con printery prior'idad a ser dada a la construction, reparl&cibtt y mejora del Camino Bailey (Baiky Road), BuleVard de Cullen (Cutlet) Boulevard), Camino de Dixie Farm Road y Camino de Method Road, (2) cainpra de equipo a lnstaluciont;s de rtpoyo en canexit ii con las n>ejoras de calle, puente y acera, (3) ingenieriu y estudias relacionados en ce»xion con mejoras de calk. puente. y noes en la Ciudad, y (4) lodes los asuntos nece s:lrios o incidentales a ttso, y i t recaudacic)n do los iinpurstos pant proveer para cl page do los misrnos c intcres squirm cso. PROPUESTA NO. 2 Section 6. Volition Adelantada. Votacinn adelantada en persona se :onducird en las lechas, (torus y sitios de cabinas electorates listados en. el ,tnexo D a exit tcsolucinn, El Consejo de la Ciudad establece por este media El Edificio Ant jn Oeste de la Corte del :ondado de Brazoria. Brdzoria County Courthouse West Annex. 451 N. Velasco, Sala 144, kngleton. Texas 77515 coin° el sitio principal de cabins electoral de votaciritt adelantada en el :ual votacion adelantada en persona sera corxlucida. El Consejo nombra por este medio a la Administradora de las Elecciones coma la ecreetaria de votacian adelantada. La Adrninistradora de las Elecciones recibira solicitudes para ma bokta a Net votada por cumo. La direction postal a la dual se pueden enviar solicitudes de dens y boletai vontdas por corrco es comp sigue: Joyce Hudinan, County Clink, Ill East ..oenst, Suite 200, Angleton., Texas 77515-4654, Solicitude para boletus por corrco pucden ser ccibidas no mds temprano (uc cl 13 de Marzo, de 2007 y no nth tcardc que las 5:00 p.m, cl 4 dc dayo. de 2007. El Consejo nombra por este medic) a la Adninistradora de las Elecciones como la jueza upervisora de la junta especial de ]xtletaw de vcltacion adelantada pa contar y retornar las holctas dc votacidn adelantada de acuerdo con el CBdrgo do Elcc~cidn, La Jlicza supenris:ora lebcra nombrar sccret;arjos,as do election canto scan nceesa ios, y tat y soerctarioslals onstituirda la junta especial de boletus de votacien adelantada ) realizaaran las tareas srablecidas para tal junta en el Ciadigo de Election de Texas. &eecian 7. Aliso de las Elecciones. Avis() de las Elecciones, en angles y spalftol, exponicndo el contenido de esta Resolucibn, deberrn ser: (i) publicado sent vez en un eri(tdito de circulacion general dentru del tenitorio de la Ciudad no i is temprano que el rigs &itno dia u mats tardy slue el deciino (10t1) dia antes de las Elecciones; (ii) E)ado en el tablon to anuncios usado por el Consejo para potter los aVisos de las reuniones del Consejo no rmis ode title el veintilin (2ist) dia antes de la fecha de las Elecciones; y (iii) Wads), no mils tarde que 1 s eintrdn (Zlst) ilia antes de la fecha de las E[ecciones. en tits (3)'lugares ptiblicos dentro de la 'iudad y en el Ayuntatniento. APROBAD() Y ADUPTADO este 5 de Marto, de 2007. L EST1Ge . st Young Lorfine, 'OL: r0 LORFING. TRIM ecre1ario de la Ciudad • TOM REID Alcalde ANEXO A PROPUEsTA.5 PROPUESTA NO. I Dcbeta el Consejo dc l a Ciudad de la Ciudad do Pearland. Tcjas scr autorizado a emitir anos de la Ciudad en la canttdad do S84,190,000 madurando serialmente o dc on mantra a des ticnipox corn° pucde ser fijado por el Coscjo de la Ciudad no exccdicndo 30 anos dcsdc su !cha o Itches y dando ;meths a cualquier tasa o tests, fija, variable o llotentc, de acucrdo as aalquicr formula clarrmente indicada, calculo o motodo no excediendo el inteths maxima ahora mds adclante autorizado por la ley como sea determined° denim de la discrccion del Consejo c Ia C'iutivd al ticmpo de su cmision, y rccaudar un impucsto sobre Loth la propiedad gravablc 1 Ia Ciudad ,sulicientc pas pagar cl intcros sobrc for boons. y pmvccr un fondo do hundimiento ara el pago de los bones tom° vayan madurando, con cl proptisito de haccr mcjoras pliblicas :nnanentes coma sigue: (1) comprando y de otta inanera aidqurriendo sierra para y lstruyetulo, reparando y mejorando las calles, puentes y ace-rds de la Ciudad con primers rioridad a ser dada a la construccit n, reparrlcion y mcjora del carnin° Bailey Road, Cullen oulevard, Dixie Farm Road y McHard Road, (2) compra de equip° e instalacioncs de apoyo cn tncxion con las mejoras a la ca.11c, pucntc y accra, (3) ingcnicrfaa y estudios relacionados en rncxion con las mcjoras de calls, pucntc y accra en la Ciudad. y 4) todos los asuntos neccsarios incidentatles a esti? PROPUESTA :NO. Debera el Consejo de la Ciudad de la Ciudad de Pearland, Tejas ser autorizado a eutitir anos de la Ciudad en la cantidrid de S35,305,000 madurando serialmcntc o de otra mantra a les ticmpos coma pucde scr fijado por el Consejo de la Ciudad no cxccdicndo 30 altos dcsdc su cha o fechas y dando interes a cualquicr Casa o tasais, fija, variable o flotante, do acucrdo ,a talquier formula claranente indicada, calculo o rnetodo no excedienrJt el 'metes maxima ahora max adelante autorizado por la ley Como sea determinado de.ntro de la discretion del Consejo la Ciudad al ticinpo de su envision, y rccau(ar un impucsto aobre t(ldaa lit propiedald gravablc I la Ciudad suficicntc para pagar el intcths sobrc los boons, y pmvccr un Tondo de hundimicnto trra el pago do los bonds coma vayan medurando, con el propdsito do hater mcjoras ptiblicas :rnuant nies ..onto sigue: (I) comprando,. adquiricndo, anpliando: cxtcndicndo, equipando y nlstruyendo mejoras de drenaje e instalacione_s en vanes lugarts dentin de la Ciudad. cluyendo adquiriendo tiaras y derechos-de-paso part cualquiera de tales pmpositos, (2) )mpra de equipo c instalacioncs de apoyo cn conexion con mcjoras de drenaje c instalaciones, �) ingcnicria y cstuclios rvlacionados en conexion con ploblcmaas do drenaje en Ia Ciudad y (4) dos los asuntos neccsarios t) incidcnt;alcs a eso? PROPUESTA NO, 3 Debera el Consejo de la Ciudad de la Ciudad de Pearlatrd. Tejas star autorizado a emitir anos de la Ciudad en 1a aoudad de. 52.895,000 madurando serialnrente a de otra manes a tales i l EN CONTRA 1 A FAVOR l 1 EN CONTRA (]EN CONTRA [ 1 A FAVOR [ .I EN CONTRA [ 1 A FAVOR ) ) ) [ ] A FAVOR ) ) ) [ an enlision pmpuesta de $35305.000 de Bones de la Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, parr (I) coanprar, adquirir, atnpliar, extender. equip',tr y snejortut a to consaruccion do drenajcs a instalacianes en varies lueares dentm do la Ciudad, incluycndo ndquisicion. de sierra y derechtn-de-paso pars cualesgoieres tales proptSsitos, (2) compra de equip° e instaladones de aptly° en ec exidn con las mejoras de drertaje e instalacioncs, (3) ingenierfa y estudios relacionados cn concxkin eon problemas de drenaje en to Ciudad y (4) todos los asuntos neccsarios o incidemates a eso, y la rextrodaxion de impuestoi pare prov'ecr para. el pago de tos misnws e interes sate eso. PROPUESTA NO, 3 l.st emisidn pap Testa de 32,895,000 de Bonus de la Ciudad de Pe*r and. Texas. part (1) comport, adquirir. construir. reparar y mejorar la tic_rru, instalaciones y equipo para prnpdeicos de scguridad pdblica (ineluvando ncccsidades purr combutir cl Cuego), (2) ingenieria y estudios nelacionstdos en eonexion con anejoras a la seguridad ptlblic-a en la Ciudad y (3) sodas los asuntos neccsaries n incidentales a eso, y la recaudacion de impuestos para provicer pars cl pago de los mismos a inters sobrc eso. PROPUESTA NO.4 La entis;ibn praput.Sta de S f9,99U41100 de Bonus de la Ciudad de Pearland, Texas, part (1) cctttprar, adquirir, construir, repute- y mcjora do la tierra, instalacioncs y equipo pure propcsitos dc parque y tvcrcadi n, (2) ingcnicrfa y estudios relacionados en concxion con mejoras dc parquc y rccr'eacic n en la Ciudad y (3) todos los asuntos necesarios o iricidentales a eso, y la recaudaciun de intpuestos pare proveer para el page de los ntismos e intcres sabre eso. PROPt313„STA. NO.. 5 La eanision propue sta Je S16,225,000 de Bone i de la )-------- Ciudad de Pearland. Texas, part (1) comprar. adquirir, construir, reparar y mejorar Beata, instmlaciones y equipo pars propositos do parque y rccreacion, con primes prioridad a ser dada a la umstruedt&n de urn Centro de Recreation y construction de una Piscinia cubiexta, {2) ingenieria y estudios relacionados en conexidn can mejoras de Marque y recreation en la. Ciudad, y (3) tcxkrs los asuntcas news utios o incidcnrules a eso, y la rccauducirn de inipucslos tart prover pent el pago de lens mimes c nacres sobrc eso. [ j A FAVOR t "1 HEN •1 CONTRA PROPt.VFSTA NO..6 t :r erniskin propuests tie $3I10.000 de Rrana% de la C'ttadaj de ietrlaatfi, Maim pasts (1) campus. y & ixna valeta satk(!Iitit Berta plan y a't twist, Avow y *err l;,s itraxalaCiOnel de bibliutec ,(2) irtgeniteria y etrtd►,'tz releaatadas cn canexits con troejor>iat at tali uns;tutc .uses de bdhllott+cu., y (3) laxt ; Ills :1)(10ty tt ttt+.tit ► u atk:aktiloile3 tl Wit. y 1* reemadarldn de impuessni pan provecr part el pat tic lux lr:• istocn e n,krrs sabre ail. ANEXO i) NNI+ORM i Cac»i DF, VOTACION AI)ELA.NTADA Ciudad de la Ciudad de Pearland, Texas 12 de Mayo, de 2007 Etecrionrtt General y Especial %'OTACI SN ADELANTADA EN PERSONA LOCALIZACIIONES: Angleton Localiza:ic o Princapai: Alvin Locarrrackin de Sucurt:al; Ltnvotza L.acalizacioa do Sttcursat: CluteiLc,ke hid:Sou Locatizaeion de Sucursal: Freeport Lacalizueictn de Sucursat lrrunvcl Lcaaalixucitin de Swung East Pt:strl:amd Lor liz;i6it de Sucursal: West Rnwland l.ocaliraciSn de ,Sucitrsul:. Sweeny Lncsliz:tcidn de Sucurcal: West Colombia Laxalizaciuo de Sircurs:il: Ecliiacio Anejo O ste de la Corte del Coodado de Brtzoria 451 ti, Velxtxo. Sate lot Ancleton Texas li hl owca Alvin 105 S. Gordon St. Alvin, Texas Distrito 4 Graneto del Caadado 1001 Market 5a Brno aa,Tcaa;; Edilicis% Anejo de la tgleiia de la &twit Preps:Writ Clete 521 E. Main Sttr?i Cane, Texas Casa de la Coteetnidad Vetasco 110 Skinner Rd. Freeport. Texas Edifies°AnejuNone de la Corte del Couclsdo de Haulm 7313 Corporate Dr, l,tswt.Texaa lu.,ti& de to P•,te. Pet. 3, P1. 2 Sala del triorun ti 3801 V., Pear Pnariand, Tcxa. Centro de Eveatas de Wes.tside 2150 Countryplace Pkwy, Petulant'. Teats Centro de la Comunidud ere Swee nv 205 W. Ashler Wilson rid, Sweeny. Texas Clinutxs del Consejo de la Ciudad die West Columbia 512 E. Brazos West Co€utnrria, Texw; EN PERSONA HORARIOS X FECHAS PARA LAS LOCALI[ZACIQNES DE ,ARRIBA: Lunt;, 30 de Abril — Viesnes, 4 de Mayo: as:t)o a.m. In 5:41() p.m. S6bado. 5 do Mayo; 70) a.,m. to 7:00 p.m. Lunes. 7 de Mayo Mertes. 8 de Mayo: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m