Resolutions-2009-35 (2)

RESOLUTION 2009-35 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEASURE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE REGULAR ELECTION BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF CHANGING FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, THE City of Tiffin current form of government consists of Mayor-Council as provided by Iowa Code 372.4. WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Tiffin declares its intent at future date by Ordinance upon voter approval to change the current form of government and add the position of City Administrator/Manager. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa; SECTION 1. The City Council of Tiffin, Iowa requests the County Commissioner of Elections to submit to the voters in Johnson County a Public Measure to allow the City Council at a future date by Ordinance to add the position of a City Administrator/Manager. SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide the request of the Public Measure to the County Commissioner of Elections of Johnson County and to the Board of Supervisors of Johnson County. Section 3. Public Measure A: Shall the following public measure be adopted? Yes or No Summary: To authorize the City Council of Tiffin to change the form of Government by Ordinance from Mayor-Council to Mayor-Council with appointed City Administrator/Manager. Motion made by Councilperson Gericke, for approval of Resolution 2009-35 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC MEASURE TO BE INCLUDED ON THE REGULAR ELECTION BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2009 FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF CHANGING FORM OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT seconded by Councilperson Bartels. AYES: Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke NAYS: Chris Ball ABSENT: Mark Petersen, One Vacancy Not Passed and Not Approved this 16th day of September 2009. Affirm: Royce Phillips, Mayor ATTEST: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk