Resolution - City Secretary: Consider a resolution authorizing a joint election with other eligible governmental units in Lubbock County, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for services with Lubbock County and the eligible governmental units for said joint election(s), through December 31, 2022.
Item Summary
Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code provides for joint elections when an election is required upon the same day by two or more political subdivisions occupying all or a part of the same territory; and the City of Lubbock desires to contract with the Lubbock County election officer for election services for City elections. Other local political subdivisions within Lubbock County are also conducting elections on the same day and are also contracting with the Lubbock County election officer for election services.
Fiscal Impact
$400,000 is appropriated in the Adopted FY 2021-22 Operating Budget for general, runoff, and any special elections this fiscal year.