THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2021-125
Resolution to approve the redistricting map following the 2020 census
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
WHEREAS, The City Council is required by Code to re-establish City Ward boundaries after a Census to ensure that all wards are roughly equal, from a population standpoint, and
WHEREAS, The 2020 census numbers are final, and City Clerk has come up with proposed re-districting maps that would meet the requirements of the Code, and
WHEREAS, The proposed maps are required to be sent to the County Auditor for the opportunity to review the proposed plans and provide written comment. The proposed maps were sent to the County Auditor and her written response was received on Monday November 8, 2021, stating that she felt option 5 is a good option, and
WHEREAS, The public is entitled to offer input on the proposed re-districting, and to that end a Public Hearing notice was published to be held at the City Council meeting to be held on Monday November 15, 2021, and
WHEREAS, The City Council authorizes City Clerk to complete and sign the Ward Population Certification on the City Reprecincting Worksheet, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Monticello, through its’ City Council, in session this 15th day of November, 2021, approves the redistricting map Option 5 before the City Council takes action by the introduction of an Ordinance to set the new ward boundaries. Council further directs City Clerk to file the approved redistricting map, ordinance and worksheet with the Iowa Secretary of State Office.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 15th day of November 2021.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk