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 November 3, 2020 General and Special Election; and Providing and 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 March 23, 2020 the City Council passed Resolution RE-3640-20 to postpone the May 2, 2020 General and Special Election to November 3, 2020, in response to COVID-19.
Section 42.002 of the Election Code requires political subdivisions holding an election on the November uniform election dates to use county election precincts and county polling places. These requirements do not apply to elections held in May. As you are aware, the city lies in three counties, Ellis, Johnson, and Tarrant; therefore, the city will need to contract with all three counties for election services this November.
The city has 184 registered voters in Ellis County.
We received a quote from Ellis County for election services of $800.00.
Justification
Participation in the Ellis County joint election streamlines the voting process for voters.
Funding Source
The estimated cost for the City of Mansfield to participate in the Ellis County joint election is no more than $800.00. 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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