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TC Res. No. 2008-23 Authorizing the TOA to participate in the coordinated election of Nov 4. 2008TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 08-23 SERIES OF 2008 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO.PARTICIPATE IN THE COORDINATED ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008 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 4, 2008. 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 4, 2008. ADOPTED this day of k- , 2008. U9~~*.~94 A S : Pa M Kenny, To ler OF)AVON, C. Wolfe, Mayor 1 i MEMO To: Mayor and Council Members Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager John Dunn, Town Attorney From: Patty McKenny, Town Clerk Date: June 25, 2008 Re; Election 2008 - Miscellaneous Information Summary: Please find attached the following information: ✓ Resolution No. 08-23; Resolution authorizing .the Town- of Avon 'to participate in the Coordinated Election of November 4, 2008, ✓ Important~Dates for the *2008 Election Year ✓ Press Release for Town of Avon's Municipal Election to be submitted.to the newspapers late July. Information will also be posted to Avon's website at www.avon.orq ✓ Eagle County Election Information can be found at the following website: hftp://www.eaglecountV.us/Clerk/elections • Background: The'Town of Avon has participated in this type of coordinated election for its municipal election in the past. This. resolution ' is added to the agenda in light of the candidate election to take ,place this November. Discussion: " This formal action must. be taken to participate in the coordinated election and forwarded to the Eagle County Clerk 8~'Recorder:no,later than 100 days prior to the election,' which is Friday, July 25, 2008. There are three seats open with this November election; Councilors Underwood, Phillips and.Ferarro. The other attachments are informational for your review. Please note the Avon Municipal Building will be used for the Primary Election on August 12, 2008. It was decided the`Avon Town Council Meeting scheduled that day will either be cancelled or moved to another location or date. Financial Implications: There are financial implications in administrating the election that have been budgeted in the 2008 budget ($5,000). Town Manager Comments: 1 TOWN. OF AVON, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 08-23 SERIES OF 2008 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO-PARTICIPATE IN THE COORDINATED ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2008 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 4, 2008. 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 4, 2008. ADOPTED this day of , 2008. TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO 1 Town of Avon, Colorado General Coordinated Election Calendar • November 4, 2008 Important Dates to Remember L Petitions may be circulated and signed up to 91 days before the election and no later than 71 days before the election. Tuesday August 5, 2008 Nomination Petitions for municipal office may be circulated and signed. Monday August 25, 2008 Last day to file nomination petitions for municipal office. Tuesday August 26, 2008 Last day to file IGA with Eagle County Clerk to particpate in coordinated election Monday September 1, 2008 Last day for write-in candidates to file an affidavit of intent with the municipal clerk. Proposed September 3, 2008 Candidate Drawing which will determine the placement of names on the official ballot - This date will be finalized late August & candidates will be contacted. Monday October 6, 2008 Last day to register to vote for the General Election. Friday September 5, 2008 Last day to certfi the ballot content to Eagle Count Clerk Tuesday October 14, 2008 Financial Disclosure Statements (FCPA) due for municipal candidates. Friday October 31, 2008 Financial Disclosure Statements due for municipal candidates. Last day for earl voting Tuesday November 4, 2008 Election Da Thursday December 4, 2008 Financial Disclosure Statements (FCPA) due for municipal candidates. LJ PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Town of Avon Patty McKenny 748-4035 TOWN OF AVON General Coordinated / Municipal Election on November 4, 2008 Nomination petitions for three 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 5, 2008. The deadline for filing the petitions with the Avon Town Clerk is Monday, August 25, 2008. The election will be coordinated with the Eagle County Clerk & Recorder's Office and is held on November 4, 2008. The last day to register to vote in this election is October 6, 2008. 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 or log on to www\avon.org\vote for further information. is LJ