HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04-26-Ordinance-Calling the May 2026 Special Election Municipal Development District-01/05/2026 ORDINANCE 01-04-26
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
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION ("ETJ") OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS,
A BALLOT PROPOSITION TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT(MDD)AT THE RATE OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT
(0.50%) WITHIN SAID DISTRICT CONTINGENT UPON 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%);
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
extraterritorial jurisdiction ("ETJ") of the City of Sanger, Texas, either for or against, a ballot
proposition of whether to adopt the creation of a Municipal Development District (MDD) at the
rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within said district, which would comprise the City of
Sanger,Texas, and the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Sanger, Texas, as provided for by
Chapter 323 of the Texas Tax Code and Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code,
contingent upon the voters of the City of Sanger, Texas, voting 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; 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
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WHEREAS,the City Council finds that the passage of this Ordinance is in the best interest
of the citizens of the City of Sanger, Texas, and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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
purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the extraterritorial jurisdiction("ETJ")of the City
of Sanger, Texas, either for or against, the proposition of whether to adopt the Municipal
Development District (MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the
extraterritorial jurisdiction ("ETJ") of the City, contingent upon the eligible voters of the City
approving a joint ballot proposition 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 of Sanger, Texas, and the adoption of the Municipal
Development District (MDD) at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) within the City.
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 propositions 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 extraterritorial jurisdiction ("ETJ")
of the City to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" the proposition, with the ballot 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
"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."
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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
electionsna,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
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.
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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.
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 8. 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:
/ `�� Thomas E. Muir, Mayor
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Kelly Edwar , City Secretarc�OF. SA/i '/, APPROVED TO FORM:
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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 elecci6n e/ 05 / 02 / 2026 con e/ prop6sito 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 L%MITES DE LA CIUDAD
PROPOSITION A
PROPOS/C16N 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 terminaci6n de la Corporaci6n de Desarrollo Industrial de Sanger, una corporaci6n de desarrollo econ6mico
Tipo A, y del impuesto local a las yentas y al use a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.5051o), supeditado a que los
votantes elegibles del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger propuesto, que comprende la Ciudad de
Sanger, Texas, y la jurisdicci6n extraterritorial de la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, aprueben una proposici6n
separada que autorice la creaci6n del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger y la imposici6n de un impuesto
a las ventas y al use a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.50%) con el prop6sito de financier proyectos de desarrollo
que beneficien al distrito".
VOTERS IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ)
VOTANTES EN LA JUR/SD/CC16N EXTRATERRITORIAL (ETJ)
PROPOSITION A
PROPOSIC16N 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 ventas
y al use a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.509,6) con e/ prop6sito de financier proyectos de desarrollo que
beneficien al distrito, el cual comprende /a Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, y la jurisdicci6n extraterritorial de /a Ciudad
de Sanger, Texas, supeditado a que los votantes elegibles de la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, aprueben una
proposici6n conjunta sobre la terminaci6n de la Corporaci6n de Desarrollo Industrial de Sanger, una corporaci6n
de desarrollo economico Tipo A, y del impuesto local a las ventas y al use a una tasa de medio por ciento
(0.5094o), y /a creacion del Distrito de Desarrollo Municipal de Sanger y la imposicion de un impuesto a las ventas
y al use a una tasa de medio por ciento (0.509,o) con el prop6sito de financiar proyectos de desarrollo que
beneficien al distrito, el cual comprende la Ciudad de Sanger, Texas, y /a jurisdicci6n 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 lunes 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 All 1, 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 (Mierco/es-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 — (Manes) April 21, 20266 No Voting — State Holiday
Wednesday -Saturday (Mierco/es-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 pars bo/etas 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 Al 00, Denton Texas 76208
Address (Direcci6n) City (Ciudad) Zip Code (C6digo Postal)
Telephone Number (NGmero de telefono): (940) 349-3200
Email Address (Direcci6n de Correo E/ectronico): elections(cb-dentoncounty.aov
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)
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