File #: 14-0421    Version: 1 Name: Election Contract - Galveston Cnty
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 6/27/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 7/8/2014 Final action: 7/8/2014
Title: Consider and take action 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 the General Election on November 4, 2014 (City Secretary)
Attachments: 1. Data Sheet, 2. Galveston County Election Serv. Contract
Title
Consider and take action 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 the General Election on November 4, 2014 (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 the General Election on November 4, 2014.
 
Section 31.092 of the Texas Election Code authorizes the City to contract with the County Election Officer to conduct the elections.  This contract is for Joint Election services for the General Election to be held on November 4, 2014 and all costs will be split between the County of Galveston and/or all participating parties.  League City's total cost for the 2012 General and Special Election, including payment to Galveston and Harris Counties and cost for advertising, was less than $50,000.
 
CONTRACT ORIGINATION:
                     
FUNDING
{  } NOT APPLICABLE
{ X } Funds are available from Account #_010-0601-608-5360 Election Expense            
{  } Requires Budget Amendment to transfer from Account #____________to Account # ___________________