DEPARTMENT: Office of the City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Tina J. Flores
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-Wide
SUBJECT:
Declaring Results of the November 3, 2020 Sales and Use Tax Election
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance will officially declare the results of the Sales and Use Tax held on November 3, 2020 to
• Reauthorize the collection of the existing sales tax for the Early Childhood Education Program - Pre -K 4 SA; and
• Authorize the reallocation of an existing Sales and Use Tax for the Ready to Work SA Workforce Program for job training and scholarships
ISSUE:
The City Council as the Canvassing Authority will review and canvass the unofficial election results of the Sales and Use Tax Election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to
• Reauthorize the collection of the existing sales tax for the Early Childhood Education Program - Pre -K 4 SA; and
• Authorize the reallocation of an existing Sales and Use Tax for the Ready to Work SA Workforce Program for job training and scholarships
In accordance with Texas Election Code, election results are required to be canvassed no later than 14 days after the date of the Election.
ALTERNATIVES:
There is no alternative, state law requires the canvassing of an election by the Canvassing Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the passage of this ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION:
The recommendation is for the City Council to approve this ordinance which has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office and the Bexar County Elections Office.