Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Authorizing the Execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Contract with Ellis County Elections Administrator to Perform Election Services for the May 6, 2023 General and Special Elections; and Providing an Effective Date
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution and Joint Election Agreement with the Ellis County Election Administrator
Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution and Joint Election Agreement between the City of Mansfield and Ellis County (Ellis County Elections Administrator).
Description/History
On January 23, 2023 the City Council called an election to be held on May 6, 2023 to elect a Council Member, Place 6, and a Council Member, Place 7, as well as a Special Election to fill a vacancy to elect a Council Member, Place 3. On February 13, 2023 the City Council called a Special Election to submit two ballot propositions to the eligible voters of the City of Mansfield authorizing the Type A Economic Development sales tax to be used for Type B Economic Development purposes.
The city has 653 registered voters in Ellis County.
It is the intent of the City to contract with Ellis County to conduct the elections. The City will also be contracting with Tarrant and Johnson County.
Justification
Participation in the Ellis County joint election streamlines the voting process for voters.
Funding Source
Funds are allocated in the City Council budget (001-8806-11-01) for this expenditure.
Prepared By
Susana Marin, TRMC, City Secretary
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