AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-153R, approving the terms and conditions of a Joint Election Agreement between the City of San Marcos and Hays County for the holding of a joint election on November 5, 2019; authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk to negotiate minor revisions to this agreement; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: August 20, 2019
Department: City Clerk's Office
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $12,000-$30,000 (Will depend on if we have a runoff. Actual Cost TBD)
Account Number: 10001101.52425
Funds Available: Appropriated in FY20 Budget
Account Name: City Clerk-Election
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: The City Council adopted the Joint Election Agreement for the Nov 6, 2018 Election on June 19, 2018.
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Background Information:
The City of San Marcos has previously entered into Joint Election Agreements and Election Services Agreements with Hays County. Jennifer Anderson, Hays County Election Administrator, will conduct and supervise the City's General Election to be held on November 5, 2019, and if necessary a runoff election.
The City of San Marcos has been contracting with the County Elections Office and holding joint elections with Hays County since 2005 when the City began to hold their el...
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