HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 7376: CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 P.O. No. 7376
11/06/2025 SB
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION, HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION TO USE THE SALES AND USE TAX IMPOSED UNDER
CHAPTER 504 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, INCLUDING
ANY AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED AND COLLECTED FOR THE
FOLLOWING SPECIFIC CATEGORY OF PROJECTS THAT QUALIFY UNDER
CHAPTER 505 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND ARE
PROJECTS RELATED TO: (1) RECREATIONAL OR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES; (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING; (3) WATER SUPPLY
FACILITIES AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS; (4) NEW OR
EXPANDED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES THAT CREATE OR RETAIN
PRIMARY JOBS; (5) SPORTS VENUE AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE;
AND (6) TO UNDERTAKE ANY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING COSTS
OF A FACILITY WHEN LEGALLY ALLOWED AND CONDUCT SAID
ELECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 271 OF THE TEXAS
ELECTION CODE
WHEREAS, on July 29, 2025, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, a home rule city, adopted
Ordinance No. 25-47 calling for a Special Election for the adoption of a proposition for the Port Arthur Economic
Development Corporation to use the sales and use tax imposed under Chapter 504 of the Texas Local
Government Code, including any amount previously authorized and collected for the following specific category
of projects that qualify under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code and are projects related to: (1)
recreational or community facilities; (2) affordable housing; (3) water supply facilities and water conservation
programs; (4) new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs; (5) sports venue and
related infrastructure; and (6) to undertake any maintenance and operating costs of a facility when legally
allowed; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2025 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-50 approving a Joint Election
Agreement with the Jefferson County Clerk to conduct the November 4, 2025 Election; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Charter of the City of Port Arthur and the laws of the State of Texas
applicable thereto, a Special Election was called to be held November 4, 2025; and
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WHEREAS, the returns of said Special Election have been made by the County Clerk, to the City Council
of the City of Port Arthur, and the City Council has examined said returns; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has a duty to canvass the returns, pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Election
Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the returns of said Special Election, after being canvassed by the City Council, are
found, and declared to be true and correct. There were cast at said election in favor of the respective Proposition
the number of votes as shown on the tabulated statements that are attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit"A"and as delineated below:
Proposition For
Against
Proposition 1:
Authorizing the City of Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation to use the sales and use
tax imposed under Chapter 504 of the Texas Local Government Code, including any amount
previously authorized and collected for the following specific category of projects that qualify
under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code and are projects related to: (1)
recreational or community facilities; (2) affordable housing; (3) water supply facilities and water
conservation programs; (4) new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary
jobs; (5) sports venue and related infrastructure; and (6) to undertake any maintenance and
operating costs of a facility when legally allowed.
Section 3. That the Proposition was adopted by the qualified voters of the City of Port Arthur.
Section 4. That based on the representations of the County Clerk, that she conducted the Election in
accordance with state, local and federal law, and based on the presumption under the law that the election
judges are presumed to have done their duty, the City Council has determined that the Special Election was duly
called, ordered, and held in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, the Charter of the City of Port Arthur,
and Ordinance No. 25-47, that the Order for the conduct of the Special Election and the returns thereof, have
been made by the proper officials.
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Section 5. That this being an Ordinance for which publication is not required under the Charter of the
City of Port Arthur, it shall not be published, but shall take effect and be in force immediately from and after its
passage.
Section 6. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D., 2025, at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor
Councilmembers
NOES:
CHARLOTTE M. MOSES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHERRI BELLARD, CITY SECRETARY, TRMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO, CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
RONALD BURTON, C MANAGER, CPM
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EXHIBIT "A"
(To be presented at the Council Meeting)
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