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 November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections; 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 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 42,297 registered voters in Tarrant County.
We received a quote from Tarrant County for election services of $80.00.
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 November 3, 2020 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 $80.00. 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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