Title
Consider and take action on a resolution to approve a contract for election services between the Election Officer of the County of Galveston, the County of Galveston and the City of League City for a Special Election on January 13, 2024 (City Secretary)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize a contract with/between the Election Officer of the County of Galveston, the County of Galveston and the City of League City for a Special Election on January 13, 2024. All costs will be borne by the City of League City. County of Galveston has extended election services to League City voters residing in Harris County in the past and has agreed to do so with this special election.
Per Section 31.092 of the Texas Election Code "the county election officer may contract with the governing body of a political subdivision situated wholly or partly in the county served by the officer to perform election services in any one or more elections ordered by an authority of the political subdivision".
Election expenses for our Runoff Election with Galveston ISD held in December 2022 totaled $75,546.91. Additional account funds, estimated at $50,000 will be needed to cover the expense of this Special Election. If a runoff election is required, another $50,000 will be needed, for a total of $100,000 increase to the current budget.
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: County of Galveston, approved by City Attorney.
FUNDING
{X} Requires future Budget Amendment to fund Account #1150000-53600 Election Expense. Cost are estimated at $50,000 for the January 13, 2024 Special Election. A future budget amendment will be prepared based on actual cost.