Title
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Election Services Contract and Joint Election Services Agreement with Dallas County Elections Department in connection with the Annual City Election and Special Charter Amendment Election to be held May 5, 2018.
Body
The attached resolution authorizes the Mayor to execute an Election Services Contract and Joint Election Services Agreement with the Dallas County Elections Department in connection with the Annual City Election for the purpose of electing City Councilmembers for Places 3, 4 and 5 and Special Charter Amendment Election to be held May 5, 2018. The contract provides for:
• Participation by 39 entities.
• Responsibilities of the Dallas County Elections Administrator and participating entities.
• Estimated election cost to be deposited with the Dallas County Elections Department.
• Mesquite’s estimated cost for the 2018 Joint Election is $31,465.58, with Mesquite Independent School District’s (MISD) participation. However, in the event that MISD has no contested races and withdraws from the election, the City will be responsible for a larger share of the overall cost of the election.
• Hours and locations for early voting (approximately 39 locations countywide with two of these locations being in Mesquite at Lakeside Activity Center, 101 Holley Park Drive and Florence Recreation Center, 2501 Whitson Way).
• Conduct any runoff elections under the terms of the agreement.
Financial Implications
Election costs are budgeted as Professional Services in the City Secretary Department’s
FY2017-18 budget.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Drafter
Sonja Land
Head of Department
Sonja Land