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HomeMy WebLinkAbout065 - 05/02/2006 - AMENDING THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DISTRICT-PRECINCT MAP ORDINANCE NO. 065, 2006 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS AMENDING THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS DISTRICT-PRECINCT MAP WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 167, 2004, Council adopted the District-Precinct Map (the "Map") for the 2005 Regular Municipal Election; and WHEREAS,the Map includes election precinct boundaries established pursuant to Section 7-66 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins which provides that,insofar as practicable,boundaries must correspond with the election precincts established by Latimer County(the"County"); and WHEREAS,in February 2006,the County adjusted its precinct boundaries,thereby causing inconsistencies between County precinct boundaries and City precinct boundaries; and WHEREAS,in addition to precinct boundary changes made by Larimer County,the City has annexed land in certain County precincts that previously did not contain any property included in the Fort Collins city limits, thereby creating the need for additional City precincts; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Fort Collins to amend the previously adopted Map to correspond City precinct boundaries with the County precinct boundaries, as shown on the Amended District-Precinct Map,dated May 12,2006 (the "Amended Map"), which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and which is incorporated herein by this reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section1. Thatthe Cityof Fort Collins District-Precinct Map,adopted by Ordinance No. 167, 2004 on November 16, 2004, is hereby amended by adjusting election precinct boundaries to correspond with County precinct boundaries, and by renumbering precincts as necessary,pursuant to the Amended Map heretofore referenced. Section 2. That the Amended Map shall be used for determining residency for voter registration purposes for any special municipal election held following the effective date of this Ordinance and prior to the adoption of District-Precinct Map for the next ensuing regular municipal election,except for any special municipal election held in conjunction with a consolidated or general election conducted by Larimer County. Introduced, considered favorably on first reading, and ordered published this 18th day of April, A.D. 2006, and to be presented for final passage on the ay of May, A.D. 2 06. i May ATTEST: City Clerk Passed and adopted on final reading on the 2nd day of May, A.D. 2006. Mayo ATTEST: City Clerk