Title
Resolution - A Resolution Authorizing the City of Mansfield, Texas ("City") to Enter into a Lease Agreement with Ellis County Elections Administrator for the Use of AutoMARK Voting Equipment to be Used in the May 9, 2015 General Election and Runoff, If Necessary
Requested Action
Approve the resolution approving the lease agreement with the Ellis County Elections Administrator.
Recommendation
City staff recommends the City Council approve the lease agreement with the Ellis County Elections Administrator.
Description/History
Due to the decision by the Tarrant County Elections Administrator to conduct the election for only the voters located in Tarrant County, other arrangements need to be made affecting the voters located in Johnson and Ellis Counties.
The City of Mansfield (City) has registered voters in Johnson and Ellis Counties. The Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) has registered voters in Johnson County. Therefore, arrangements need to be made to accommodate the voters in Johnson and Ellis Counties for the City and School voters.
The City and MISD have agreed to sign a joint election agreement holding both elections together and allowing the City to conduct the election that involves the voters in Johnson and Ellis Counties (City) and Johnson County (MISD).
In order to comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), each polling location should be equipped with at least one voting system accessible to individuals with disabilities, including non-visual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participating (including privacy and independence) as the other voters.
The lease agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Legal Department.
Justification
The lease agreement with the Ellis County Elections Administrator will meet the requirements of HAVA.
Funding Source
All election costs are budgeted in the City Council line item 01-8806-11-01. The MISD will pa...
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