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Consider an ordinance calling the May 5, 2018 General Election.
SUMMARY
DATE: February 6, 2018
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Kathy Davis, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Calling for the May 5, 2018 General Election to Elect a Mayor and Three Council Members-at-Large.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
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 attached ordinance has been prepared calling the election and giving notice of an election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Council Members-at-Large and designating the polling places and times.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
There are no legal alternatives. The Mayor and three Member-at-Large council seats expire May 31, 2018.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends holding a May 5, 2018 general election for the purpose of electing a Mayor and three Council Members-at-Large.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This ordinance conforms to Article IX of the City Charter authorizing the calling of an election to be held on a uniform election date provided for in the Texas Election Code.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
The estimated cost to conduct this election is $50,000.00. $35,000.00 has been budgeted in Account No. 010-1010-416.50-45, Election Expense. If KISD has an election, it will be held jointly with the city and KISD will pay one-half of the total costs of election equipment and personnel.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
Annual expenditure.
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Yes
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Yes, if KISD has a joint election with the city...
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