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 the Tarrant County Elections Administrator to Perform Election Services for the May 5, 2018 General Election; and Providing and Effective Date
Requested Action
Approve the Resolution and Joint Election Agreement with the Tarrant County
Election Administrator
Recommendation
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution and Joint Election Agreement between the City of Mansfield and the Tarrant County Elections Administrator.
Description/History
On February 12, 2018, the City Council ordered the general election to be held on May 5, 2018 for the positions of Councilmember Place 3, Councilmember Place 4, and Councilmember Place 5. The Election Code authorizes cities to hold an election jointly with one or more other political subdivisions if the elections are to be on the same day in all or part of the same territory, and the governing bodies enter into an agreement to hold the elections jointly in the election precincts that can be served by common polling places.
To facilitate voting for City of Mansfield voters residing in Tarrant County, the City of Mansfield historically participates in the joint election conducted by the Tarrant County Elections Department. The proposed Joint Election Agreement and Contract with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator outlines the services to be provided for the May 5, 2018 joint election.
Justification
Participation in the Tarrant County joint election streamlines the voting process for voters and is cost effective for the City.
Funding Source
The estimated cost for the City of Mansfield to participate in the Tarrant County joint election is $8,930.61. Funds are allocated in the City Council budget (001-8806-11-01) for this expenditure.
Prepared By
Tracy B. Norr, TRMC/MMC, City Secretary
City Secretary's Office