TC Res. No. 2006-33 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO PARTICIPATE INTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 06-33
SERIES OF 2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE COORDINATED ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2006
WHEREAS, § 1-7-116(5), C.R.S. provides that "If, by one hundred days before the
election, a political subdivision has taken formal action to participate in a general election or
other election that will be coordinated by the county clerk and recorder, the political
subdivision shall notify the county clerk and recorder."
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon wishes to take this formal action to participate in the
coordinated election of November 7, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Town of Avon hereby takes this formal action to participate in the
coordinated election of November 7, 2006.
ADOPTED this 1I day o O, 2006.
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S ILAA lURona. Wolfe, Mayor
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Pa y M Kenny, T Jerk
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Mayor and Council Members
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Larry Brooks, Town Manager
'John Dunn, Town Attorney
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Patty McKenny, Town Cle
Date:
July 11,~ 2006
Re:,
Election 2006 - Miscellaneous Information
Summary:
Ple_ase_ find attached the following information:
Resolution No. 06-33, Resolution authorizing the Town of Avon to participate in the
Coordinated Election of November 7, 2006
✓ 'Important Dates for the 2006 Election Year
✓ Proposed Press Release for Town of Avon's Municipal Election
✓ Eagle.County Brochure sent to voters highlighting the 2006 Primary & General Election
Information
Background:
The Town of Avon has participated in this type of coordinated election for its municipal election
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Discussion: .
This resolution was added to the agenda because of the potential to cancel the next regularly
scheduled council meeting on July 25, 2006. This formal action must be taken to participate in
the coordinated election and forwarded to the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder no later than 100
days prior to the election, which is Friday, July 28, 2006. It was therefore decided to submit the
resolution for your consideration at this meeting.
The other attachments are informational for your review.
Please note the Avon Municipal Building will be used for the Primary Election on August 8; 2006
and the Avon Town Council Meeting will' be held at the Wildridge Fire Station on that date.
Financial Implications:
There are financial implications in administrating the election that have been budgeted in the
2006 budget ($5,000).
Town Manager Comments:
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 06-33
SERIES OF 2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE COORDINATED ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2006
WHEREAS, § 1-7-116(5), C.R.S. provides that "If, by one hundred days before the
election, a political subdivision has taken, formal action to participate-in a general election or -
other election that will be coordinated by the county clerk and recorder, the political
subdivision shall notify the county clerk and recorder."
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon wishes to take this formal action to participate in the
coordinated election of November 7, 2006.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1, The Town of Avon hereby takes this formal action to participate in, the
coordinated election of November 7, 2006.
ADOPTED this - day of
2006.
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor .
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town* Clerk
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Town of Avon, Colorado
General Coordinated Election Calendar
• November 7, 2006
Important Dates
F=riday July 28, 2006
100 days before the election a political subdivision must notify the
County Clerk that it has decided to participate in the general
election.
Petitions may be circulated and signed up to 91 days before the
election and no later than 71 days before the election.
Tuesday August 8, 2006
Nomination Petitions for municipal office may be circulated and
signed.
Monday August 28, 2006
Last day to file nomination petitions for municipal office.
Tuesday August 29, 2006
70 days prior to election, the IGA must be submitted to the Eagle
County Clerk & Recorder; will be scheduled for August 8, 2006
meeting
Friday September 8, 2006
Last day for political subdivision to certify the ballot content to
county clerk.
Monday October 9, 2006
Last day to register to vote for the General Election.
Tuesday November 7, 2006
Election Day
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: -Town of Avon
Patty McKenny
748-4035
TOWN OF AVON
General Coordinated /Municipal Election on November 7, 2006
Nomination petitions for four openings on the Avon Town Council will be available at the
Town Clerk's Office, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado
beginning Tuesday, August 8, 2006. The deadline for filing the petitions with the Avon
Town Clerk is August,28, 2006.- The election will be coordinated with the Eagle County
Clerk & Recorder's Office and is held on November 7; 2006. The last day to register to
vote in this election is October 9, 2006.
To be eligible-for election, candidates must be 18 years of age on the date of the
election, a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector; and have resided within the
Town of Avon for a minimum of one (1) year immediately'preceding said election.
Please contact Town Clerk Patty'McKenny at 748-4035 for further information.
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