HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 12-117 RESOLUTION NO. 12-117
RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE REAPPORTIONMENT
PROJECT TIMELINE FOR USE IN THE
REAPPORTIONMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER ELECTORAL
WARDS.
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2012, Council passed Resolution No. 12-108 adopting
criteria for use in the reapportionment of Councilmember wards; and,
WHEREAS, in so doing Council also defined the project timeline to serve as a
framework to guide the City in the consideration of reapportionment plans; and,
WHEREAS, due to Council meeting scheduling it has become necessary to adjust
the timeline to make up for a session that was missed on May 29, 2012; and,
WHEREAS, the timeline will be adjusted so as to make up for the session missed
and basically move the remainder of the schedule forward approximately one month; and.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this resolution are hereby, in
all things, approved and adopted; and,
THAT the City Council hereby adopts a revised reapportionment timeline, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A," for use in the reapportionment of Councilmember wards.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 5th day of June,
2012.
ayor Becky Ames -
CITY OF BEAUMONT
REDISTRICTING PROJECT TIMELINE
(revised 5/25/12)
1. April 17,2012: Present Initial Assessment results to City Council confirming the need for the
City of Beaumont to undergo reapportionment(regular City Council meeting at 1:30 p.m.).
2. April 17.2012:City Council considers resolutions adopting Reapportionment Criteria,project
timeline,and Reapportionment Proposal Submission Guidelines. (regular City Council meeting
at 1:30p.m.).
3. ADM 24.2012: Deadline to prepare and submit internal maps to City Clerk for review of
proposed council ward boundaries and population/demographic data by City staff(Note: internal
maps are for internal viewing only and are not intended for public review and comment.
4. Jwe 8.2012: Deadline for City review of internal maps and population/demographic data and
for submission of requested changes, in writing,to Bojorquez Law Firm.
5. Jun 11,2012: Deadline to return revised internal maps in the form of draft maps to City
Secretary with requested changes. (Note:draft maps are intended for public review and comment
once presented to City Council).
6. June 19,2012: Presentation of draft maps and population/demographic data to City Council and
meeting(s)with local special interest group leaders(regular City Council meeting at 1:30 p.m.).
7. June 21,2012: Deadline for Bojorquez Law Firm to return first revision of draft maps to City
Secretary.
8. July 17,2012: Public hearing to obtain citizen input on draft maps(regular City Council meeting
at 5:30 p.m.).
9. July 27th,2012: Deadline for all citizens to submit specific redistricting proposals to the City
Clerk.
10. AWM 3.2012: Deadline for submission by City of any additional requested changes to draft
maps, in writing,to Bojorquez Law Firm.
11. August 10,2012: Deadline for Bojorquez Law firm to return second revision of draft maps and
population/demographic data to City.
12. August 14,2012: Deadline for City's final review of draft maps and authorization for drafting of
ordinance on final Redistricting Map(regular City Council meeting at 1:30 p.m.).
EXHIBIT "All
13. AMM 21,2012: First reading of ordinance on proposed final Redistricting Map by City Council
(regular City Council meeting at 1:30 p.m.).
14. A "28,2012: Second reading of ordinance on proposed final Redistricting Map by City
Council, if required(regular City Council meeting at 1:30 p.m.).
15. Angnst 31,2012: Bojorquez Law Firm submits preclearance request to Department of Justice in
Washington,D.C.
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