AGENDA #4c
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: W. Calvin Horton, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Certification of November 4, 2003 Bond Referenda Results
DATE: March 1, 2004
The attached resolutions would officially certify the results of the five Bond Referenda of November 4, 2003.
BACKGROUND
Five bond referenda were put to the voters of the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003. At the time of the election, 34,192 voters were registered and qualified to vote according to Certificate of Congress of the Orange County Board of Elections. The results of each of the referenda as certified by the Orange County Board of Elections are shown below:
Discussion
The Town Council is required by N.C. Statute to certify the election results and to publish the certification in a local newspaper. While certification usually takes place immediately following the election, there is no requirement that certification be done within a prescribed period of time. The certification is scheduled to be published in the Chapel Hill News on Sunday, March 7, 2004. Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of any of the above referenda must begin within 30 days of the publication.
Recommendation
That the Council adopt the attached resolutions certifying and declaring the results of the general election held in the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003. We recommend that the Council take a separate vote on each of the five resolutions (R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, and R-7).
ATTACHMENT
- Abstract of Votes (p. 12).
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 (2004-03-01/R-3 )
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered the Certificate of Canvass of the Orange County Board of Elections canvassing the referendum held for the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 4, 2003 and certifying the result thereof to the Town Council and has canvassed the result of said Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said Election was 34,192.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to the question
SHALL the order authorizing $5,000,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs of providing additional parks and recreation facilities, including, without limitation, the acquisition, construction and installation of real estate improvements and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,915. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,860.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a statement substantially in the form hereinafter set forth declaring the result of said election shall be prepared, delivered to the Town Clerk for filing and recordation and published in accordance with law:
STATEMENT OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION HELD FOR
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
WHEREAS, by direction of the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a general election was duly called and held for the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said Town the question hereinafter set forth, and the said Town Council has received from the Orange County Board of Elections a certification of the results of said election, and has determined the result of said election to be as hereinafter stated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Town Council hereby makes the following statement of the result of said election pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act:
1. The number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said election was 34,192.
2. The total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to question,
SHALL the order authorizing $5,000,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs of providing additional parks and recreation facilities, including, without limitation, the acquisition, construction and installation of real estate improvements and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,915. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,860. The question in the form submitted was approved by the affirmative vote of majority of those who voted thereon at said election.
Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of this bond referendum must be begun within 30 days after March 7, 2004.
Town Council of the
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
This the 1st day of March, 2004.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 (2004-03-01/R-4)
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered the Certificate of Canvass of the Orange County Board of Elections canvassing the referendum held for the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 4, 2003 and certifying the result thereof to the Town Council and has canvassed the result of said Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said Election was 34,192.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to the question
SHALL the order authorizing $2,000,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs of the acquisition of land or rights in land for the preservation of open spaces and areas, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,692. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,767.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a statement substantially in the form hereinafter set forth declaring the result of said election shall be prepared, delivered to the Town Clerk for filing and recordation and published in accordance with law:
STATEMENT OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION HELD FOR
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
WHEREAS, by direction of the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a general election was duly called and held for the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said Town the question hereinafter set forth, and the said Town Council has received from the Orange County Board of Elections a certification of the results of said election, and has determined the result of said election to be as hereinafter stated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Town Council hereby makes the following statement of the result of said election pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act:
1. The number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said election was 34,192.
2. The total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to question,
SHALL the order authorizing $2,000,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs of the acquisition of land or rights in land for the preservation of open spaces and areas, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,692. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,767. The question in the form submitted was approved by the affirmative vote of majority of those who voted thereon at said election.
Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of this bond referendum must be begun within 30 days after March 7, 2004.
Town Council of the
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
This the 1st day of March, 2004.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 (2004-03-01/R-5)
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered the Certificate of Canvass of the Orange County Board of Elections canvassing the referendum held for the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 4, 2003 and certifying the result thereof to the Town Council and has canvassed the result of said Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said Election was 34,192.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to the question
SHALL the order authorizing $16,260,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs of providing additional library facilities, including, without limitation, the acquisition, construction, equipping and installation of real estate improvements and machinery and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,974. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,864.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a statement substantially in the form hereinafter set forth declaring the result of said election shall be prepared, delivered to the Town Clerk for filing and recordation and published in accordance with law:
STATEMENT OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION HELD FOR
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
WHEREAS, by direction of the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a general election was duly called and held for the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said Town the question hereinafter set forth, and the said Town Council has received from the Orange County Board of Elections a certification of the results of said election, and has determined the result of said election to be as hereinafter stated;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Town Council hereby makes the following statement of the result of said election pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act:
1. The number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said election was 34,192.
2. The total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to question,
SHALL the order authorizing $16,260,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs of providing additional library facilities, including, without limitation, the acquisition, construction, equipping and installation of real estate improvements and machinery and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,974. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,864. The question in the form submitted was approved by the affirmative vote of majority of those who voted thereon at said election.
Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of this bond referendum must be begun within 30 days after March 7, 2004.
Town Council of the
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
This the 1st day of March, 2004.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 (2004-03-01/R-6)
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered the Certificate of Canvass of the Orange County Board of Elections canvassing the referendum held for the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 4, 2003 and certifying the result thereof to the Town Council and has canvassed the result of said Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said Election was 34,192.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to the question
SHALL the order authorizing $5,600,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs to acquire, construct, improve, reconstruct, provide and replace certain sidewalks and streets, including, without limitation, curbs and gutters, bridges, viaducts, overpasses, underpasses, culverts, drains, traffic controls, signals and markers, lighting, grade crossings and related facilities, including the acquisition of machinery and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 6,057. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,746.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a statement substantially in the form hereinafter set forth declaring the result of said election shall be prepared, delivered to the Town Clerk for filing and recordation and published in accordance with law:
STATEMENT OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION HELD FOR
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
WHEREAS, by direction of the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a general election was duly called and held for the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said Town the question hereinafter set forth, and the said Town Council has received from the Orange County Board of Elections a certification of the results of said election, and has determined the result of said election to be as hereinafter stated;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Town Council hereby makes the following statement of the result of said election pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act:
1. The number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said election was 34,192.
2. The total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to question,
SHALL the order authorizing $5,600,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs to acquire, construct, improve, reconstruct, provide and replace certain sidewalks and streets, including, without limitation, curbs and gutters, bridges, viaducts, overpasses, underpasses, culverts, drains, traffic controls, signals and markers, lighting, grade crossings and related facilities, including the acquisition of machinery and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 6,057. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 1,746. The question in the form submitted was approved by the affirmative vote of majority of those who voted thereon at said election.
Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of this bond referendum must be begun within 30 days after March 7, 2004.
Town Council of the
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
This the 1st day of March, 2004.
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2003 (2004-03-01/R-7)
WHEREAS, the Town Council has considered the Certificate of Canvass of the Orange County Board of Elections canvassing the referendum held for the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 4, 2003 and certifying the result thereof to the Town Council and has canvassed the result of said Election;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said Election was 34,192.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that it be and hereby is certified and declared that the total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to the question
SHALL the order authorizing $500,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs to acquire, construct, equip and install energy efficient facilities in certain existing public buildings, including, without limitation, the acquisition of lighting, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related fixtures, machinery and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,416. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 2,006.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a statement substantially in the form hereinafter set forth declaring the result of said election shall be prepared, delivered to the Town Clerk for filing and recordation and published in accordance with law:
STATEMENT OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION HELD FOR
THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
WHEREAS, by direction of the Town Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a general election was duly called and held for the Town of Chapel Hill on November 4, 2003 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of said Town the question hereinafter set forth, and the said Town Council has received from the Orange County Board of Elections a certification of the results of said election, and has determined the result of said election to be as hereinafter stated;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Town Council hereby makes the following statement of the result of said election pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act:
1. The number of voters registered and qualified to vote at said election was 34,192.
2. The total number of voters who voted “YES” in answer to question,
SHALL the order authorizing $500,000 of bonds secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the Town of Chapel Hill to pay capital costs to acquire, construct, equip and install energy efficient facilities in certain existing public buildings, including, without limitation, the acquisition of lighting, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related fixtures, machinery and equipment required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights in land, and a tax to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?
was 5,416. The total number of voters who voted “NO” in answer to such question was 2,006. The question in the form submitted was approved by the affirmative vote of majority of those who voted thereon at said election.
Any action or proceeding challenging the regularity or validity of this bond referendum must be begun within 30 days after March 7, 2004.
Town Council of the
Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
This the 1st day of March, 2004.