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CITY OF SCOTTSDALE
MARCH 13, 2012 SPECIAL ELECTION
The City of Scottsdale will hold a Special Election on March 13, 2012, for the purposes of:
(1) submitting to the voters as Question 1 the proposed Southwest Gas Corporation franchise agreement, deemed beneficial to the City by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 8855; and
(2) referring to the voters, as Propositions 430 through 437, the “Scottsdale General Plan 2011,” adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 8837, and seven Scottsdale City Charter amendments, adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Ordinance No. 3904.
Question 1 asks voters to consider whether a franchise shall be granted to Southwest Gas Corporation to maintain and operate a natural and artificial gas distribution system in the City of Scottsdale, and future additions thereto, in accordance with the franchise agreement submitted by the Mayor and City Council in Resolution No. 8855.
Ballot language for Question 1 and a copy of the proposed Southwest Gas Corporation franchise agreement are available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the Internet:
Ballot_Language & Franchise Agreement
Proposition 430 asks voters to consider ratifying the “Scottsdale General Plan 2011,” adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 8837.
Proposition 431 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to powers of the City. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify the City’s power to: 1) levy and collect assessments and file liens on real property to collect amounts owed for restoration of natural area open space; and 2) require new development to provide parking; and make minor clarifying changes to the powers of the City.
Proposition 432 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to the council. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would enumerate the duties performed by the mayor, consistent with current practice, remove obsolete language, and make minor clarifying changes.
Proposition 433 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to appointed boards and commissions. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would repeal Article 4, Section 5; amend Article 5, Section 1; repeal Article 5, Section 2; and add a new Article 5, Section 2, for the purposes of placing all of the sections related to appointed boards and commissions in the same article and repealing obsolete language.
Proposition 434 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to finance and taxation. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would specify that the city manager shall consult with the other city officers before submitting budget recommendations and estimates to the council; specify the method for providing notice of tax levies; and make other clarifying changes that conform to state law and established practice.
Proposition 435 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to execution of contracts. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify that exceptions to the method for executing a contract shall be by charter, law, or by ordinance or resolution of the council.
Proposition 436 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to franchises. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify that the method for publishing a franchise agreement prior to a franchise election shall be as required by state law or ordinance.
Proposition 437 asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to public records. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify that all records of every office, department or agency of the city shall be open for inspection pursuant to all applicable laws.
Ballot language for Propositions 430 through 437 and copies of the “Scottsdale General Plan 2011” and Ordinance No. 3904 are available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the Internet:
Propositions 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 436, and 437 will be presented to the qualified voters of the City of Scottsdale in a publicity pamphlet. The pamphlet will be mailed to the households of all registered voters prior to the start of early voting.
Arguments supporting or opposing one or more of the propositions may be submitted for publication in the publicity pamphlet. Each argument cannot exceed 300 words in length and must contain the original, notarized signature of each person sponsoring it. The residence or post office address and phone number of each signer must be on the argument, but will not be printed in the publicity pamphlet. If an argument is sponsored by an organization, the original, notarized signatures of two executive officers of the organization are required. If an argument is sponsored by a political committee, the original, notarized signature of the committee’s chair or treasurer is required. A payment of $100.00, to offset a portion of the cost of paper and printing the pamphlet, must accompany the filing of each argument.
Arguments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at the following location:
Scottsdale City Clerk’s Office,
3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
For more information, please call the Scottsdale City Clerk at (480) 312-2411.
