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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Collin County Elections Administration to Conduct the November 8, 2011 Charter Election
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MEETING DATE: September 20, 2011
DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
CONTACT: Sandy Hart, City Secretary
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Contract will authorize the Collin County Elections Administrator to conduct the City Council Special Charter Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
• The following services will be provided by the County: retention, training and compensation of election workers; election equipment, supplies and tabulation of election results; conduct joint early voting by mail and in person; and joint election day voting.
• The City will be responsible for the following: calling the November 8, 2011 Special Charter Election; posting and publication of the election notices; official canvass of the election results; and submission to U.S. Department of Justice.
• Vote Centers will be used for both early voting and election day.
• Early voting will be conducted as follows:
Monday, October 24, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 27, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 28, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 31, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 3, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 4, 2011 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Election Day Voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 8, 2011
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: N/A
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: The City’s cost for this Special Charter Election will be approximately $55,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A