RESOLUTION NO. 130-00

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAIL BALLOT ELECTION

IN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION FOR THE

APRIL 3, 2001 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION

RECITALS.

 The City of Grand Junction has adopted the "Colorado Municipal Election Code" for the conduct of municipal elections. Pursuant to 1-7.5-104 C.R.S., the governing body may authorize that the municipal election be conducted by mail ballot.

The City Council for the City of Grand Junction authorized the regular municipal election on April 6, 1999 to be conducted by mail ballot. Voter turnout increased from 16% in 1997 to 46% in 1999.

A special election was held in February, 2000 by mail ballot and voter turnout was 54%.

 A mail ballot plan will be submitted to the Colorado Secretary of State no later than fifty-five days prior to the election. The Secretary of State requires that the date the governing body authorized the mail ballot be included in the plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION THAT:

The City Clerk, as the designated election official for the City of Grand Junction, is hereby authorized to conduct the April 3, 2001 regular municipal election by mail ballot pursuant to 1-7.5-101 et. seq, C.R.S.

Approved this 20th day of December, 2000.

             /s/ Gene Kinsey      

                       President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephanie Nye      

City Clerk