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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Collin County Elections Administration to Conduct the May 10, 2014 Charter Election
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MEETING DATE: February 18, 2014
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 Saturday, May 10, 2014.
· 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 early voting by mail and in person; and election day voting.
· The City will be responsible for the following: calling the May 10, 2014 Special Charter Election; posting and publication of the election notices; and official canvass of the election results.
· Vote Centers will be used for both early voting and election day.
· Early voting will be conducted as follows:
Monday, April 28, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, May 5, 2014 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
· Election Day Voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 10, 2014.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: N/A
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: The City's cost for this Special Charter Election will be approximately $20,000.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A