TITLE
Consider an ordinance ordering a general election to be held on May 6, 2017 to elect a District Council Member for each District.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Ordering a May 6, 2017 General Election
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
City Attorney/City Secretary
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 Texas Election 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 Council Member for each of the 4 Districts and designating the polling places and times. Extended hours of early voting will be conducted on April 24th and May 2nd. 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 $58,000.00. This 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
Staff recommends adoption of the proposed ordinance.