Agenda Item # 14.B.
City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM
- Meeting Date:
- 01/12/2026
- Re
- Election Costs
- Submitted For:
- Linda Cox
SUBJECT:
Approval to Increase Purchase Order No. 260062 in the Amount of $70,840 for Special Election Costs to the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections; $60,000.00 estimated costs for the run-off election on January 13 and an additional $10,840.00 of actual costs for the special election of November 4.
SUMMARY:
The original estimated cost of $60,000 for the November 4, 2025, Special Election was approved on October 13, 2025. The actual election costs for the November 4, 2025, Special Election totaled $70,840, and an itemized breakdown is attached. Also attached is the itemized estimated cost breakdown of $60,000 for the January 13, 2025, Special Election. Once the January 13, 2025, election is complete, the Supervisor of Elections will provide a detailed listing of the final actual costs and calculate whether there is any balance due or refund amount to be returned to the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the expenditure.
ALTERNATIVES:
n/a
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Linda W. Cox, City Clerk
COORDINATED WITH:
Supervisor of Election
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- Y
- Fiscal Year:
- 25-26
- Account:
- 001-1600-534860
- Amount:
- 70,840.00
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds will be allocated.