To: Mayor and City Council
From: Kelly Ballard, City Secretary
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator, to conduct the City of Keller Special Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
Background:
The proposed Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with the Tarrant County Elections Administrator outlines the duties and services of the Tarrant County Elections Administrator, and the City of Keller’s responsibilities for the November 5, 2019 Joint Election. The Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Tarrant County Elections includes:
(1) All entities participating in the November 5, 2019 Joint Election will share all early voting locations, which includes Keller Town Hall as listed in Attachment “B” of said Agreement and Contract. All registered voters will be able to go to any early voting site in Tarrant County, and vote on election issues for which the voter is eligible to vote.
(2) On Election Day, all entities participating in the November 5, 2019 Joint Election will share all Election Day locations, which includes Keller Town Hall and five (5) other locations in the City of Keller, as listed in Attachment “A” of said Agreement and Contract. All registered voters will be able to go to any Election Day voting site in Tarrant County, and vote on election issues for which the voter is eligible to vote.
(3) The County’s electronic voting equipment for said election includes the Hart InterCivic Verity Voting System (Version 2.3.1), which has been approved by the Secretary of State.
(4) Combined ballots will be utilized in each polling location where jurisdictions overlap for the November 5, 2019 Joint Election.
Financial Impact:
The City of Keller’s total cost estimate to participate in the November 5, 2019 Joint Election conducted by the Tarrant County Elections Administrator is $80.
Supporting Documents:
Supporting documents include:
§ Proposed Resolution
§ Exhibit “A” - Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services
o Attachment A - Election Day Polling Locations
o Attachment B - Early Voting Polling Locations
Legal Review:
The Joint Agreement and Contract for Election Services has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Tarrant County.