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 1, 2021 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 January 25, 2021 the City Council passed Resolution RE-3721-21 calling for a General Election to be held on May 1, 2021 to elect a Council Member, Place 3, Council Member Place 4, and a Council Member Place 5.
The City has 42,582 registered voters in Tarrant County.
Justification
Participation in the Tarrant County joint election streamlines the voting process for voters.
Funding Source
The estimated cost for the City of Mansfield to participate in the Tarrant County joint election is $9,926.49. 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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