TITLE
Consider an ordinance ordering the May 2016 General Election for the Mayor and three Council Members-at-Large.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Election Ordinance
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
City Secretary/City Attorney
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Texas Election Code, Chapter 3, provides for the ordering of an election not later than the 78th day before the election date. In addition to any other elements required, each order must state the date of the election and the offices or measures to be voted on at the election.
The Code, Chapter 4, also provides for giving notice of the election. The notice shall state the date and nature of the election, list the polling places, times the polling places will be open, and other information as required by law.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
The attached ordinance has been prepared calling the election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Council Members-at-Large and designating the polling places and times. Extended hours of early voting will be conducted April 25th and May 3rd. In addition, should KISD have an election, early voting will also occur at the KISD Administration Building.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost to conduct this election is $60,000.00, and $60,000.00 has been budgeted in Account No. 010-1010-416.50-45, Election Expense. There will be cost-saving if KISD participates in a joint election with the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend adoption of the proposed ordinance.