HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2016-095 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2016 CITYWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
RELATED TO THE LEGALIZATION OF THE LEGAL SALE
OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF-PREMISE
CONSUMPTION ONLY
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2016 the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas duly
authorized a citywide special election to be held within the City on November 8, 2016, for
the purpose of submitting to the resident qualified voters a local option election
proposition to consider legalizing the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise
consumption only; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 2016 the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas
approved an agreement with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator to conduct said
election; and
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Grapevine, Texas provides that the Election
Code of the State of Texas is applicable to conducting City elections, and in order to comply
with said code, an order declaring the results of said election is required; and
WHEREAS, the citywide local option Special Election was duly and legally held on
November 8, 2016 in the City in conformity with the election laws of the State of Texas,
including, but not limited to, Texas Election Code, Title 17; and
WHEREAS, the results of the Special Election, including the early voting results,
have been certified and returned by the Tarrant County Elections Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the returns of said citywide local
option Special Election to consider legalizing the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for
off-premise consumption only, and it appearing from said returns, duly and legally made,
that there were cast at said election 22,293 valid and legal votes resulting in the following:
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For 352 7,441 1,985 9,778
A ainst 297 9,331 1,902 11,530
Total 649 16,772 3,887 21,308
Over Votes 0 0 1 1
Under Votes 77 669 238 984
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been
met, including but not limited to the Local Government Code, the Election Code, and the
Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution
is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That said election was duly called; that notice of said election was
given in accordance with law; and that said election was held in accordance with law.
Section 3. In accordance with the canvass and tabulation of the results of the
citywide local option Special Election, the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-
premise consumption only was not approved by a majority of qualified voters by a vote of
9,778 in favor to 11,530 opposed.
Section 4. It is found and determined that the results of the citywide local option
Special Election as canvassed and tabulated reflect the expressed desires of the electors.
Based on the results of the citywide Special Election, and pursuant to State Law, the
proposed measure failed.
Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date of
its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 22nd day of November, 2016.
APPROVED:
Wil m D. Tate
Mayor
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Matthew C.G. Bayle
Assistant City Attorney
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