STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: February 28, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Bilierae Johnson
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SUBJECT
Title
A resolution authorizing a joint elections agreement and election services contract between the City of Dallas, Collin County, and various other jurisdictions within Collin County, for the conduct of a special election to be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Not to exceed $28,000.00 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
Subchapter D of Chapter 31 of the Texas Election Code provides that the City may contract with the county elections administrator for certain election services. Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code provides that the City may enter into an agreement with other political jurisdictions that may be conducting elections on the same day in election precincts that can be served by common polling places.
The City of Dallas and other political jurisdictions in Collin County will conduct elections on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This action authorizes the City to hold the May 4, 2024 special election jointly with jurisdictions that share common polling places and contract with the Collin County Elections Department for election services. The City has been a party to similar joint election agreements for many years.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
General Fund |
$28,000.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |