Title
Discuss and consider action to approve proposition language for the November 3, 2020 bond election.
Summary
This item has been included on the regular meeting agenda for potential action on the item. The City Council discussed potential elections to be held at their regular meeting on June 9, 2020 . The City Council discussed the bond election propositions at the June 23, 2020 worksession and regular meeting. The City Council discussed and took action on direction to staff regarding the preparation of the propositions on July 14, 2020 as attached in the proposed ballot propositions document.
Prior City Council Action
On February 11, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution No. 1752-20-02-11-0702 ordering a special bond election to be held on May 2, 2020.
On April 2, 2020, the City Council approved Resolution No.1756-20-04-02-0715 postponing the special bond election to November 3, 2020.
On July 14, 2020, the City Council took action to provide direction to staff regarding the preparations of propositions for the special bond election on November 3, 2020.
Deadline for City Council Action
The deadline to order a general election or special election for November 3, 2020 is August 17, 2020. The City Council is scheduled to order elections at their regular meeting on August 11, 2020.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure X N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes X No __ N/A __
Amount: $35,000
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No X
Legal Review Required: N/A X No legal review is required for this discussion item. If an election is ordered, the resolution ordering the election will be reviewed by legal.
The City of Pflugerville includes funding in the budget each year for elections. The current estimated cost for holding an election is $35,000.
Supporting documents attached:
Resolution No. 1752-20-02-11-0702
Resolution No. 1756-20-04-02-0715
Presentation slides
2020 Transportation Projects
2020 Parks Projects
Proposed Ballot Propositions.
Recommended Action
Discuss and take action as desired.