Item Coversheet

City Council Meeting
8/13/2024
Agenda Item Transmittal

 Agenda Item: 9.

 Agenda Title: Discuss and consider action on Ordinance No. 539 - an ordinance of the City of Bee Cave, Texas ordering a special election in the City of Bee Cave, Texas, on November 5, 2024, to submit propositions for proposed amendments to the charter of the City of Bee Cave, Texas; Making Provision for the conduct and giving notice of said election; providing for severability, and effective date.

 Council Action:
 Disuss and consider action

 Department: City Manager

 Staff Contact: Jo Ann Touchstone, City Secretary


1. INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE


This ordinance orders the special election for November 5, 2024. The propositions to amend the city charter will appear on the ballot for City of Bee Cave Special Election. The agreements for Travis County to conduct the election are on the consent agenda.

2. DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION

a) Background


The Charter Review Committee was appointed in April.  Proposed amendments were brought to City Council and public comment was received. The propositions drafted in the ordinance are the direction of Council from the July 17, 2024 City Council meeting.

b) Issues and Analysis



3. FINANCIAL/BUDGET

Amount Requested Fund/Account No. 
Cert. Obligation GO Funds
Other source Grant title
Addtl tracking info 

4. TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS

The election must be ordered no later than August 19, 2024.

5. RECOMMENDATION


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Ord. 538 SpanishBackup Material
Ordinance 539 EnglishBackup Material