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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-26-Ordinance-Calling the May 2026 Special Election Municipal Development District MDD-01/05/2026 ORDINANCE 01-03-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, CALLING AND ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, A JOINT BALLOT PROPOSITION DETERMINING THE ABOLITION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTED FOR THE SANGER INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SIDC), A TYPE A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SALES TAX, AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (0.50%), CONTINGENT UPON THE CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT(MDD)AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (0.50%)WITHIN THE CITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS AND THE CITY'S EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ); ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF SUCH ELECTION; PROVIDING OTHER DETAILS RELATING TO THE HOLDING OF SUCH ELECTION; DESIGNATING LOCATIONS OF POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR DATES; TIMES AND PLACE FOR VOTING AND EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE; PROVIDING DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR BALLOT BY MAIL; ORDERING NOTICES OF ELECTION TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City of Sanger, Texas (the "City") is a home rule municipality regulated by state law and Charter; and WHEREAS,Section 41.001 of the Texas Election Code, as amended(hereinafter referred to as the"Code") establishes the first Saturday in May as a"uniform election date"for the purpose of conducting special elections; and WHEREAS,the City's Charter,Article VII, Section 7.01 requires the General Election to be held in May. Further, the City may by ordinance order a special election pursuant to Chapter 41 of the Code, and Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sanger, Texas, has determined that the City shall conduct a Special Election for the purposes of submitting to the qualified voters of the City, either for or against, a joint ballot proposition of whether to abolish the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation(SIDC), a Type A economic development sales tax,at the rate of one- half of one percent (0.50%) within the corporate limits of the City, contingent upon the creation of a Municipal Development District(MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City as provided for by Chapter 323 of the Texas Tax Code and Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Sanger, Texas, desires to conduct joint elections pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Election Code,and as established in a joint election agreement for election services with the Denton County Elections Administrator; and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the passage of this Ordinance is in the best interest of the citizens of Sanger. Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May 2,2026 Special Election Page 1 of4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER,TEXAS,THAT: SECTION 1. The May Special Election for the City of Sanger, Texas, as set forth by the Texas Election Code and City's Charter is hereby ordered to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for the purposes of submitting to the qualified voters of the City, either for or against, the proposition of whether to abolish the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation (SIDC), a Type A economic development sales tax, at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the corporate limits, contingent upon the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City as provided for by Chapter 323 of the Texas Tax Code and Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code. SECTION 2. The preparation of the voting equipment to be used in connection with the special elections ordered herein shall conform with the Texas Election Code, as amended, so as to permit the electors to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the proposition below. Printed ballots shall have printed thereon such provisions, markings, and language as may be required by law. Additionally, the official ballots for said election shall be prepared in accordance with the Texas Election Code and Texas Tax Code so as to permit all eligible voters of the Town to vote"FOR"or"AGAINST" the proposition, with the ballots to contain such provisions, markings and language as required by law and with such proposition to be expressed substantially as follows: PROPOSITION A FOR AGAINST "The termination of the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation, a Type A economic development corporation and local sales and use tax at a rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%), contingent upon the eligible voters of the proposed Sanger Municipal Development District, which comprises the City of Sanger, Texas, and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Sanger, Texas,approving a separate ballot proposition authorizing the creation of the Sanger Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent(0.50%) for the purpose of financing development projects beneficial to the district." SECTION 3. Frank Phillips (or his successor), Denton County Elections Administrator, at 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A100,Denton,Texas 76208,is hereby appointed as Early Voting Clerk and may appoint additional deputy early voting clerks as necessary to properly conduct the Election. Denton County Election Administration contact information: (940) 349-3200; e-mail elections(cr�dentoncounty.gov; and website - https://www.votedenton.gov/. The Election shall be conducted under the jurisdiction of the Denton County Elections Department (the "Elections Administrator") pursuant to an Election Services Contract (the "Contract") by and among the Denton County Elections Department, the City and other participating entities, if any, described Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May 2,2026 Special Election Page 2 of 4 in the Contract.The Mayor or the Mayor's designee is authorized to execute,amend,or supplement the Contract to the extent required for the Election to be conducted in an efficient and legal manner as determined by the Elections Administrator. SECTION 4.All early voting shall be conducted pursuant to and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the State of Texas Election Code. The Elections Administrator shall determine the early voting place and hours; however, such locations may be changed if directed by the Elections Administrator without further action of the City Council. The Elections Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to make such changes in locations as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the Election.The Elections Administrator is hereby authorized to appoint the members of the Early Voting Ballot Board and the presiding judge and alternate judge in accordance with the requirements of the Code. SECTION 5.That the Denton County Elections Administrator/Early Voting Clerk shall select and arrange for the use of Early Voting and Election Day voting locations. The Denton County Elections Administrator/Early Voting Clerk has established the following early voting dates,times, and locations for early voting by personal appearance: EARLY VOTING POLLING LOCATIONS Main Early Voting Polling Location Denton County Elections Center, 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A111, Denton, Texas 76208 City of Sanger Community Center, 101 Freese, Sanger, Texas 76266 *Other Denton County locations will be designated by the Denton County Elections Administrator/Early Voting Clerk pursuant to the joint election agreement with other political subdivisions in Denton County. DAYS AND HOURS OF EARLY VOTING BY PERSONAL APPEARANCE (hours subject to change): Monday— Saturday April 20-April 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Tuesday April 27-April 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Denton County will be responsible for applications for a ballot by mail. Applications for a ballot by mail (ABBMs) and Federal Post Card Applications (FPCAs) must be received no later than must be received by April 20, 2026. The applications for Early Voting shall be delivered to Frank Phillips, Election Administrator for Denton County at 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A100, Denton, Texas 76208. Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May 2,2026 Special Election Page 3 of 4 ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION (subject to change) City of Sanger Community Center, 101 Freese, Sanger, Texas 76266 Election Day polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. SECTION 6. Should any part, section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase contained in this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional,illegal, or invalid,the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision thereof other than the part thereof decided to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid all respects said remaining portion shall be and remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to publish and/or post, in the time and manner prescribed by law,all notices required to be published and/or posted in connection with the conduct of this election. The Denton County Election contract shall designate the election judges for the election. The election, including providing notice of the election shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Code and other applicable law, and all residents qualified and registered voters of the City shall be eligible to vote at the election. SECTION S. The Mayor and City Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions necessary to comply with the provisions of the Texas Election Code and any other state or federal law in carrying out and conducting the election, whether or not expressly authorized herein. SECTION 9. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage, and the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such case provide. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025. APPROVED: ATTEST: �/ / oley Thomas E. Muir, Mayor Kelly Edw s, City Secretary \\`�F.�SANG',,, APPROVED TO FORM: City Attorney rE x PS,\,\, '<<lriiit�� Ordinance—Calling and Ordering the May 2,2026 Special Election Page 4 of 4 ORDER OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR MUNICIPALITIES ORDEN DE ELECCION ESPECIAL PARA MUNICIPOS An election is hereby ordered to be held on 05 /02 / 2026 for the purpose of voting on: (date) (Por la presente se ordena celebrar una elecciOn el 05 / 02/ 2026 con el propOsito de votar sobre.) (fecha) List Offices/Propositions/Measures on the ballot (Enumere los puestos/proposiciones/medidas oficiales en la boleta) VOTERS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS VOTANTES DENTRO DE LOS LIMITES DE LA CIUDAD PROPOSITION A PROPOSIC/ON A FOR AGAINST A FAVOR EN CONTRA "The termination of the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation, a Type A economic development corporation and local sales and use tax at a rate of one-half of one percent(0.50%), contingent upon the eligible voters of the proposed Sanger Municipal Development District, which comprises the City of Sanger, Texas, and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Sanger, Texas, approving a separate ballot proposition authorizing the creation of the Sanger Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent(0.50%) for the purpose of financing development projects beneficial to the district." "La terminacion de la CorporaciOn de Desarrollo Industrial de Sanger, una corporaciOn de desarrollo economico Tipo A, y del impuesto local a las yentas y al uso a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.50%), supeditado a que los votantes elegibles del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger propuesto, que comprende la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, y la jurisdicciOn extraterritorial de la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, aprueben una proposiciOn separada que autorice la creacion del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger y/a imposiciOn de un impuesto a las yentas y al uso a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.50%) con el propOsito de financiar proyectos de desarrollo que beneficien al distrito". VOTERS IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) VOTANTES EN LA JURISDICCION EXTRATERRITORIAL (ETJ) PROPOSITION A PROPO SI CI ON A FOR AGAINST A FAVOR EN CONTRA "Authorizing the creation of the Sanger Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent(0.50%) for the purpose of financing development projects beneficial to the district, which comprises the City of Sanger, Texas, and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Sanger, Texas, contingent upon the eligible voters of the City of Sanger, Texas, approving a joint ballot proposition on the termination of the Sanger Industrial Development Corporation, a Type A economic development corporation and local sales and use tax at a rate of one-half of one percent(0.50%), and the creation of the Sanger Municipal Development District and the imposition of a sales and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent(0.50%)for the purpose of financing development projects beneficial to the district, which comprises the City of Sanger, Texas, and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Sanger, Texas." "Autorizar la creaciOn del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger y la imposiciOn de un impuesto a las yentas y al uso a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.50%) con el propOsito de financiar proyectos de desarrollo que beneficien al distrito, el cual comprende la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, y la jurisdicciOn extraterritorial de la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, supeditado a que los votantes elegibles de la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, aprueben una proposiciOn conjunta sobre la terminaciOn de/a CorporaciOn de Desarrollo Industrial de Sanger, una corporacion de desarrollo econOmico Tipo A, y del impuesto local a las yentas y al uso a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.50%), y la creacion del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger y la imposiciOn de un impuesto a las yentas y al uso a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.50%) con el propOsito de financiar proyectos de desarrollo que beneficien al distrito, el cual comprende la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, y la jurisdicciOn extraterritorial de la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas". Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at: (La votaciOn adelantada en persona se Ilevara a cabo de tunes a viernes en:) Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekend at: (La votaciOn adelantada en persona se Ilevara a cabo en el fin de semana en:) The Main Early Voting Location (sitio principal de votacion adelantada) Location (sitio) Hours (horas) Denton County Elections Center, 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A111, Denton, Texas 76208 Monday— (Lunes) April 20, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday— (Martes) April 21, 20266 No Voting —State Holiday Wednesday-Saturday (Miercoles-Sabado) April 22-April 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday (Domingo) April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Tuesday (Lunes-Martes) April 27-April 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Branch Early Voting Locations (sucursal sitios de votacion adelantada) Location (sitio) Hours (horas) City of Sanger Community Center, 101 Freese, Sanger, Texas 76266 Monday— (Lunes) April 20, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday— (Martes) April 21, 20266 No Voting —State Holiday Wednesday-Saturday (Miercoles-Sabado) April 22-April 25, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday (Domingo) April 26, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Tuesday (Lunes-Martes) April 27-April 28, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantada por correo deberan enviarse a:) Frank Phillips (or his successor), Denton County Elections Administrator Name of Early Voting Clerk (Nombre del Secretario/a de la Votacion Adelantada) 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A100, Denton, Texas 76208 Address (DirecciOn) City (Ciudad) Zip Code (COdigo Postal) Telephone Number (Numero de telefono): (940) 349-3200 Email Address (DirecciOn de Correo ElectrOnico): elections©dentoncounty.gov Early Voting Clerk's Website (Sitio web del Secretario/a de Votacion Adelantada): https://www.votedenton.gov/ Applications for Ballots by Mail (ABBMs) must be received no later than the close of business on: (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran adelantada por correo deberan recibirse no mas tardar de las horas de negocio el.) 04 / 20 / 2026 . (date) (fecha) Federal Post Card Applications (FPCAs) must be received no later than the close of business on: (La Tarjeta Federal Postal de Solicitud deberan recibirse no mas tardar de las horas de negocio el:) 04 / 20 / 2026 . (date) (fecha) Issued this day of /44,42-(11—> , 20 " + . (Emitada este dia 7U; de , 20 Zi .) Signatur f M or (Firma del Alcalde) t 0 Ox Signature of Councilper on ignature of Councilperson Signature of Councilperson ( ' a del Concejal) (Firma del Concejal) (Firma del Concejal) ignature of Councilperso Signature of Councilperson Signature of Councilperson (Firma del Concejal) (Firma del Concejal) (Firma del Concejal)