R2020-154 2020-08-24RESOLUTION NO. R2020-154
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to enter into election services agreements with
Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County for the November 3,
2020 General Election and Special Election.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain election services agreements by and between the City of
Pearland and Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Harris County, copies of which are attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", Exhibit "B", and Exhibit "C" and made a part hereof for all purposes, is hereby
authorized and approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute and
the City Secretary to attest election services agreements with Brazoria County, Fort Bend County,
and Harris County.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 24th day of August, A.D., 2020.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
TOM REID
MAYOR
QESAN
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JOINT CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT (this "Agreement") is made effective as of the Effective Date (as defined
below), by and between the CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, acting by and through its governing
body, hereinafter referred to as " Political Subdivision," and County Clerk of Brazoria County,
Texas, hereinafter referred to as "County," and by authority of Section 31.092(a), Texas Election
Code, and Chapter 791, Texas Local Government Code, for the conduct and supervision of the
Political Subdivision's election to be held on November 3, 2020. Political Subdivision and County
may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as "the Parties." The Parties herein
agree to hold a November 3, 2020 Joint Election with all participating Political Subdivisions in
accordance with, and under the authority of, Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, Governor
Greg Abbott's Proclamation dated March 18,2020, Joint Election Agreement (duly entered into by
and between the parties and in correlation with the subject matter herein) and this Agreement. This
Agreement, including its attachments, shall govern the subject matter to which it relates, and shall
replace and supersede any Election Services Agreement, including all attachments thereto,
previously entered into by the parties in relations to the May 2, 2020 Joint Election. This Agreement
is entered into in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises hereinafter set out:
This contract is made by and between the CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, acting by and
through its governing body, hereinafter referred to as "Political Subdivision," and the County
Election Officer of Brazoria County, defined by statute as the County Clerk through the authority
set forth in Texas Election Code §§31.091 and 31.092. The purpose of this contract is for the
performance of election services as authorized by statute. This contract shall serve as the general
contract for each election for which the Political Subdivision requests the assistance of the County
Clerk. Provisions specific to each particular election will be included as an attachment to the
original contract. Political Subdivision and County Clerk may be referred to individually as "Party"
or collectively as "Parties."
RECITALS
The County Clerk has care, custody, and control over the electronic voting system, the Hart
InterCivic Verity Voting System (Version 2.4), which has been duly approved by the Secretary of
State pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter 122, as amended, and is compliant with the
accessibility requirements set forth by Texas Election Code Section 61.012. Political Subdivision
desires to use the electronic voting system and to compensate the County Clerk for such use and
to share in certain other expenses connected with joint elections in accordance with the applicable
provisions of Chapters 31 and 271 of the Texas Election Code. The parties acknowledge that
Governor Abbott's Proclamation dated May 2, 2020, to move their general and special elections for
2020. Political Subdivision and the County Clerk have accordingly determined that it is in the public
interest of Brazoria County voters that the following contact be made and entered into for the
purpose of having the County Clerk furnish to Political Subdivision certain election services and
equipment needed by Political Subdivision in connection with holding its November 3, 2020
Election.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to
the parties, IT IS AGREED as follows:
I. ADMINISTRATION
The Parties agree to hold a "Joint Election" in accordance with Chapter 271 of the Texas
Election Code and this Agreement. The County Clerk shall coordinate, supervise, and handle all
aspects of administering the Joint Election as provided in this Agreement. Political Subdivision
agrees to pay County Clerk for equipment, supplies, services, and administrative costs as provided
in this Agreement. The County Clerk shall serve as the administrator for the Joint Election;
however, the Political Subdivision shall remain responsible for the decisions and actions of its
officers necessary for the lawful conduct of its election. The County Clerk shall provide advisory
services in connection with decisions to be made and actions to be taken by the officers of the
Political Subdivision.
It is understood that other political subdivisions may wish to participate in the use of the
electronic voting system and polling places, and it is agreed that the County Clerk may enter into
other joint election agreements and contracts for election services for those purposes on terms and
conditions set forth in the Election Code. Political Subdivision agrees that County Clerk may enter
into joint election agreements with other political subdivisions that may have territory located
partially or wholly within the boundaries of Political Subdivision, and, in such case, all parties
sharing common territory shall share a joint ballot on the electronic voting system at the applicable
polling places. In such cases, total costs shall be divided among the participants.
At each polling location, joint participants shall share voting equipment and supplies to the
extent possible. The participating parties shall share a mutual ballot in those precincts where
jurisdictions overlap. However, in no instance shall a voter be permitted to receive a ballot
containing an office or proposition stating a measure on which the voter is ineligible to vote.
Multiple ballot styles shall be available in those shared polling places where jurisdictions do not
overlap.
II. LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Political Subdivision shall be responsible for the preparation, adoption, and publication of all
required election orders, resolutions, notices, and any other pertinent documents required by the
Texas Election Code or Political Subdivision's governing body, charter, or ordinances. With
reference to publications, the County Clerk will publish the "Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating
Equipment" and the "Notice of Election." If a Political Subdivision is holding any type of Special
Election, the Political Subdivision may have to publish their own "Notice of Election" in order to
meet additional requirements. Please advise the County Clerk's Elections Office if the Political
Subdivision must publish a separate notice so the Political Subdivision's notice is not included in
the Notice published by the County Clerk.
Preparation of the necessary materials for notices and the official ballot shall be the
responsibility of each participating authority, including translation to languages other than English.
Each participating authority shall provide a copy of their respective election orders and notices to
the County Clerk's Election Department.
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III. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
Political subdivisions shall follow all applicable State and Federal laws related to elections,
including, but not limited to, Section 52.072 of the Election Code, which states in part, "A
proposition shall be printed on the ballot in the form of a single statement..." Failure to do so may
prohibit the political subdivision's participation in a Joint Election.
IV. VOTING LOCATIONS
The County Clerk's Election Office shall select and arrange for the use of and payment for all
election day voting locations. Voting locations will be, whenever possible, the usual voting location
for each election precinct in elections conducted by the county. The proposed voting locations are
listed in Attachment "A" of this agreement. In the event a voting location is not available, the
Elections Department will arrange for use of an alternate location with the approval of the Political
Subdivision. The Elections Department shall notify the Political Subdivision of any changes from
the locations listed in Attachment "A".
If polling places for the joint election in Attachment "A" are different from the polling place(s)
used by Political Subdivision in its most recent election, Political Subdivision agrees to post a
notice no later than the date of the election described in Attachment "A", at the entrance to any
previous polling places in the jurisdiction, stating that the polling location has changed, and stating
the political subdivision's polling place name(s) and address(s) in effect for the election described
in Attachment "A". Any changes in voting location from those that were used in the most recent
COUNTYWIDE JOINT election will be posted by the County Clerk's Election Office.
V. ELECTION JUDGES, CLERKS, AND OTHER ELECTION PERSONNEL
The Brazoria County Commissioners Court shall be responsible for the appointment of the
presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling location in accordance with Chapter 32 of the
Texas Election Code. In the event an emergency appointment is necessary, appointment shall be
made in accordance with Election Code §32.007, which authorizes the presiding officer of the
Brazoria County Commissioners Court to make an emergency appointment. Should that officer not
be available, the County Clerk's office shall make emergency appointments of election officials.
Upon request by the County Clerk, Political Subdivision agrees to assist in recruiting polling place
officials who are bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish).
The County's Elections Department shall notify all election judges of the eligibility
requirements of Subchapter C of Chapter 32 of the Texas Election Code, and will take the
necessary steps to ensure that all election judges appointed for the Joint Election are eligible to
serve.
The County Clerk shall arrange for the training and compensation of all election judges and
clerks. The Elections Department shall arrange for the date, time, and place for the presiding
election judge to pick up their election supplies. Each presiding election judge will be sent a letter
from the Elections Department notifying him of his appointment, the time and location of training
and distribution of election supplies, and the number of election clerks that the presiding judge may
appoint.
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Compensation for the election judge and clerks will be an amount approved by the Brazoria
County Commissioners Court not to exceed $14 for election judges and $12.00 for election clerks.
The election judge will receive an additional sum of $25.00 for picking up the election supplies prior
to Election Day and for returning the supplies and equipment to the central counting station after
the polls close. All judges and clerks who attend training will be compensated at an hourly rate of
$8.00 as compensation for same.
It is agreed by all Parties that at all times and for all purposes hereunder, all election judges,
clerks, and all other personnel involved in this election are temporary part-time employees subject
only to those benefits available to such employees.
VI. PREPARATION OF SUPPLIES AND VOTING EQUIPMENT
The County Clerk Elections Department shall arrange for all election supplies and voting
equipment including, but not limited to, official ballots, sample ballots, voter registration lists, and all
forms, signs and other materials used by the election judges at the voting locations. At each polling
location, joint participants shall share voting equipment and supplies to the extent possible. The
participating parties shall share a mutual ballot in those precincts where jurisdictions overlap.
However, in no instance shall a voter be permitted to receive a ballot containing an office or
proposition stating a measure on which the voter is ineligible to vote. Multiple ballot styles shall be
available in those shared polling places where jurisdictions do not overlap. The County Clerk
Elections Department shall provide the necessary voter registration information, instructions, and
other information needed to enable the election judges in the voting locations that have more than
one ballot style to conduct a proper election. If special maps are needed for a particular Political
Subdivision, the County Clerk Election Department will order the maps and pass that charge on to
that particular Political Subdivision.
Political Subdivision shall furnish the County Clerk a list of candidates and/or propositions
showing the order and the exact manner in which the candidate names and/or proposition(s) are to
appear on the official ballot (including titles and text in each language in which the authority's ballot
is to be printed). THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION SHALL ALSO PROVIDE A COPY OF EACH
CANDIDATE'S APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS OFFICE. This list shall be
delivered to the County Clerk Elections Department as soon as possible after ballot positions have
been determined by each of the participating authorities. Each participating authority shall be
responsible for proofreading and approving the ballot insofar as it pertains to that authority's
candidates and/or propositions.
VII. EARLY VOTING
The Parties agree to conduct joint early voting and to appoint the County Clerk as the Early Voting
Clerk in accordance with Sections 31.097 and 271.006 of the Texas Election Code. Political
Subdivision agrees to appoint the County Clerk's permanent county employees as deputy early
voting clerks. The Parties further agree that each Early Voting Location will have an "Officer in
Charge" who will receive compensation per an amount approved by the Brazoria County
Commissioners Court not to exceed $14.00 and $12.00 for clerks. Early Voting by personal
appearance will be held at the locations, dates, and times listed in Attachment "B" of this
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document. Any qualified voter of the Joint Election may vote early by personal appearance at any
one of the joint early voting locations.
As Early Voting Clerk, the County Clerk shall receive applications for early voting ballots to
be voted by mail in accordance with Chapter 86 of the Texas Election Code. Any requests for early
voting ballots to be voted by mail received by the Political Subdivision shall be forwarded
immediately by fax or courier to the Elections Department for processing.
The County Clerk Elections Department shall, upon request, provide the Political
Subdivision a copy of the early voting report on a daily basis and a cumulative final early voting
report following the election.
VIII. EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD
The County Clerk shall appoint an Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB) to process early voting
results from the Joint Election. The Presiding Judge, with the assistance of the County Clerk
Elections Department, shall appoint two or more additional members to constitute the EVBB. The
County Clerk Elections Department shall determine the number of EVBB members required to
efficiently process the early voting ballots.
IX. CENTRAL COUNTING STATION AND ELECTION RETURNS
The County shall be responsible for establishing and operating the central counting station
to receive and tabulate the voted ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election
Code and of this agreement.
The participating authorities hereby, in accordance with Section 127.002, 127.003, and
127.005 of the Texas Election Code, appoint the following central counting station officials:
Counting Station Manager:
Alternate Counting Station Manager:
Tabulation Supervisor:
Alternate Tabulation Supervisor:
Presiding Judge:
Alternate Presiding Judge:
Lisa Mujica
Brandy Pena
Susan Cunningham
Johnathan Escamilla
Tamara Reynolds
Dottie Cornett
The County Clerk Elections Department will prepare the unofficial canvass reports after all
precincts have been counted, and will deliver a copy of the unofficial canvass to the Political
Subdivision as soon as possible after all returns have been tabulated. All participating authorities
shall be responsible for the official canvass of their respective elections.
The County Clerk Elections Department shall be responsible for conducting the
post-election manual recount required by Section 127.201 of the Texas Election Code unless a
waiver is granted by the Secretary of State. Notification and copies of the recount, if waiver is
denied, will be provided to each participating authority and the Secretary of State's Office.
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The County Clerk Elections Department shall submit all Cities' precinct by precinct returns to
the Texas Secretary of State's Office electronically.
The County Clerk Elections Department shall post all election night results to County
website on election night. http://www.Brazoriacountyvotes.com.
X. ELECTION EXPENSES AND ALLOCATION OF COSTS
The Parties agree to share the costs of administering the Joint Election. Allocation of costs,
unless specifically stated otherwise, is mutually agreed to be shared. The County participates in
"Vote Centers," therefor all political subdivisions can vote at any location.
It is agreed that the normal rental rate charged for the County's voting equipment used on
Election Day shall be calculated per polling locations and among the participants utilizing each
polling location. (See "Exhibit 1" for rental rates.) Total cost will be calculated, and then multiplied
by the Political Subdivisions percentage number of registered voters or with the minimum of
$1500.00, for those with lesser amount.
Costs for Early Voting by Personal Appearance will also be charge with the same formula
as Election Day. Those political subdivisions with the percentage of registered voters less than
amount equal to $1500.00 charged will be a minimum amount of $1500.00.
Political Subdivision contracting for a runoff shall be responsible for all associated costs.
XI. WITHDRAWAL FROM CONTRACT DUE TO CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
Political Subdivision may withdraw from this agreement and the Joint Election should it
cancel its election in accordance with Sections 2.051 - 2.053 of the Texas Election Code, or should
it be later ruled that the election is not needed. Political Subdivision is fully liable for any expenses
incurred by County Clerk on behalf of the Political Subdivision. Any monies deposited with the
county by the withdrawing authority shall be refunded, minus the aforementioned expenses.
XII. RECORDS OF THE ELECTION
The County Clerk is hereby appointed general custodian of the voted ballots and all records
of the Joint Election as authorized by Section 271.010 of the Texas Election Code.
Access to the election records shall be available to each participating authority, as well as to
the public, in accordance with applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code and the Texas
Public Information Act. The election records shall be stored at the offices of the County Clerk or at
an alternate facility used for storage of county records. The County Clerk Elections Department
shall ensure that the records are maintained in an orderly manner so that the records are clearly
identifiable and retrievable.
Records of the election shall be retained and disposed of in accordance with the provisions
of Section 66.058 of the Texas Election Code. If records of the election are involved in any pending
election contest, investigation, litigation, or open records request, the County Clerk shall maintain
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the records until final resolution or until final judgment, whichever is applicable. It is the
responsibility of each participating authority to bring to the attention of the County Clerk any notice
of pending election contest, investigation, litigation or open records request which may be filed with
the participating authority.
XIII. RECOUNTS
A recount may be obtained as provided by Title 13 of the Texas Election Code. Political
Subdivision agrees that any recount shall take place at the offices of the County Clerk and that the
County Clerk shall serve as Recount Supervisor and the Political Subdivision's official or employee
who performs the duties of a secretary under the Texas Election Code shall serve as Recount
Coordinator.
The County Clerk Elections Department agrees to provide advisory services to the Political
Subdivision as necessary to conduct a proper recount and cost of the recount depends on the size
of the election and number of precincts to be recounted.
XIV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
1. It is understood that to the extent space is available, that other districts and political
subdivisions may wish to participate in the use of the election equipment and voting places;
it is agreed that the County Clerk may contract with such other districts or political
subdivisions for such purposes, and that in such event, there may be an adjustment of the
pro -rata share to be paid to the County by the participating authorities.
2. The County Clerk shall file copies of this document with the County Treasurer and the
County Auditor in accordance with Section 31.099 of the Texas Election Code.
3. In the event that legal action is filed contesting the Political Subdivision's election under Title
14 of the Texas Election Code, Political Subdivision shall choose and provide, at its own
expense, legal counsel for the County, the County Clerk, and additional election personnel
as necessary.
4. Nothing in this contract prevents any party from taking appropriate legal action against any
other party and/or other election personnel for a breach of this contract or a violation of the
Texas Election Code; however, any action taken is subject to any immunity provided by
statute or common law to governmental entities. For purposes of this contract, the County
Clerk's office is acting as a governmental entity covered by any immunity available to
Brazoria County.
5. The parties agree that under the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, neither
Brazoria County nor Political Subdivision can enter into an agreement whereby either party
agrees to indemnify or hold harmless another party; therefore, all references of any kind, if
any, to indemnifying or holding or saving harmless for any reason are hereby deleted.
6. This agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas,
and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Brazoria County,
Texas.
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7. In the event of one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any
reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and this agreement
shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.
8. All parties shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the State of
Texas, all local governments, and any other entities with local jurisdiction.
9. The waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of this agreement shall not operate as
or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
10. Any amendments of this agreement shall be of no effect unless in writing and signed by all
parties hereto.
11. Authorization of Agreement. This Agreement has been approved and authorized by the
governing body of the Political Subdivision.
12. Purpose, Terms, Rights, and Duties of the Parties. The purpose, terms, rights, and
duties of the Parties shall be as set forth in this Agreement.
13. Payments from Current Revenues. Each Party paying for the performance of
governmental functions or services must make those payments from current revenues
available to that paying Party.
14. Fair Compensation. The Parties acknowledge and agree that each of the payments
contemplated by this Agreement fairly compensate the performing Party.
15.Termination. At any time and for any reason, either Party may terminate this Agreement by
providing thirty (30) days' written notice of termination to the other Party.
16. Funding. The Parties understand and acknowledge that the funding of this Agreement is
contained in each Party's annual budget and is subject to the approval of each Party in each
fiscal year. The Parties further agree that should the governing body of any Party fail to
approve a budget that includes sufficient funds for the continuation of this Agreement, or
should the governing body of any Party fail to certify funds for any reason, then and upon
the occurrence of such event, this Agreement shall automatically terminate as to that Party
and that Party shall then have no further obligation to the other Party. When the funds
budgeted or certified during any fiscal year by a Party to discharge its obligations under this
Agreement are expended, the other Party's sole and exclusive remedy shall be to
terminate this Agreement.
17. No Joint Enterprise. The Agreement is not intended to, and shall not be construed to,
create any joint enterprise between or among the Parties.
18. Public Information. This Agreement is public information. To the extent, if any, that any
provision of this Agreement is in conflict with Texas Government Code Chapter 552, et seq.,
as amended (the "Texas Public Information Act"), such provision shall be void and have no
force or effect.
19. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is entered solely by and between, and may
be enforced only by and among the Parties. Except as set forth herein, this Agreement shall
not be deemed to create any rights in, or obligations to, any third parties.
20. No Personal Liability. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating any
personal liability on the part of any employee, officer, or agent of any Party to this
Agreement.
21. Nothing in this Agreement requires that either the Political Subdivision or County incur debt,
assess or collect funds, or create a sinking fund.
22.Sovereign Immunity Acknowledged and Retained. THE PARTIES EXPRESSLY
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NO PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS IN ANY
WAY INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE A WAIVER BY ANY PARTY OF ANY IMMUNITY
FROM SUIT OR LIABILITY THAT A PARTY MAY HAVE BY OPERATION OF LAW. THE
CITY AND THE COUNTY RETAIN ALL GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITIES.
XV. COST ESTIMATES AND DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
It is estimated that the Political Subdivision's obligation under the terms of this agreement
shall be DETERMINED AFTER THE ELECTION. Political Subdivision agrees to pay to County a
deposit of $10,000.00. This deposit shall be paid to County within 10 business days after the final
candidate filing deadline. The final candidate filing deadline was February 18, 2020. Therefore,
new deposit date is due by Sept 14, 2020. The exact amount of the Political Subdivision's
obligation under the terms of this Agreement shall be calculated after the NOVEMBER 3, 2020
election; and if the amount of the Political Subdivision's obligation exceeds the amount deposited,
the Political Subdivision shall pay to County the balance due within thirty (30) days after receipt
of the final invoice from the County's Election Department. However, if the amount of the
Political Subdivision's obligation is less than the amount deposited, County shall refund to the
Political Subdivision the excess amount paid within thirty (30) days after final costs are calculated.
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IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, this agreement, its multiple originals all of equal force, has been
executed on behalf of the parties.
(1) On the day of , 2020 been executed on behalf of the County Clerk
by the County Clerk pursuant to the Texas Election Code;
(2) On the day of 020 been executed on behalf of the Political
Subdivision by its Mayor or author ed representative, pursuant to an action of the Political
Subdivision.
ATTEST:
By
BRAZORIA COUNTY, COUNTY CLERK by
Joyce Hudman, County Clerk
CITY OF FEARLAND, TEXAS
Presid(Fd Offi6er or Authorized Representative
CITY OF PEAR AND
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF FORT BEND
JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT made by and between Fort Bend County, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the
State of Texas, acting herein by and through the Fort Bend County Elections Administrator pursuant to Texas Election
Code Section 31.092, hereinafter referred to as the "County", and the City of Pearland hereinafter referred to as "Political
Subdivision," for a joint November 3, 2020 pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 271.002 .
RECITAL
The City of Pearland is holding a General Election on November 3, 2020 (at the expense of the Political Subdivision)
for the purpose of electing municipal officers.
The County owns the Election Systems & Software EVS 6020 Voting System consisting of the ExpressVote Ballot
Marking Device, the ExpressTouch electronic tabulation device, the DS -200 Precinct Tabulator, and the DS -450 Central
Scanner and tabulator, which have been duly approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to Texas Election Code Chapter
122 as amended, and is compliant with the accessibility requirements set forth by Texas Election Code Section 61.012.
Political Subdivision desires to use the County's electronic voting system and to compensate the County for such use and
to share in certain other expenses connected with joint elections in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapters
31 and 271 of the Texas Election Code, as amended.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements, and benefits to the parties, IT IS
AGREED as follows:
I. ADMINISTRATION
The parties agree to hold a "Joint Election" in accordance with Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code and this
agreement. The Fort Bend County Elections Administrator, hereinafter referred to as "Elections Administrator", shall
coordinate, supervise, and handle all aspects of administering the Joint Election as provided in this agreement. Political
Subdivision agrees to pay the County for equipment, supplies, services, and administrative costs as provided in this
agreement. The Elections Administrator shall serve as the administrator for the Joint Election; however, the Political
Subdivision shall remain responsible for the lawful conduct of its election. The Elections Administrator shall provide advisory
services in connection with decisions to be made and actions to be taken by the officers of the Political Subdivision.
It is understood that other political subdivisions may wish to participate in the use of the County's electronic voting
system and polling places, and it is agreed that the County may enter into other joint election agreements and contracts for
election services for those purposes on terms and conditions generally similar to those set forth in this contract. Political
Subdivision agrees that the County may enter into joint election agreements with other political subdivisions that may have
territory located partially or wholly within the boundaries of Political Subdivision, and in such case all parties sharing common
territory shall share a joint ballot on the County's electronic voting system at the applicable polling places. In such cases,
costs shall be pro -rated among the participants according to Section X of this contract.
At each polling location, joint participants shall share voting equipment and supplies to the extent possible. The
participating parties shall share a mutual ballot in those precincts where jurisdictions overlap. However, in no instance shall
a voter be permitted to receive a ballot containing an office or proposition stating a measure on which the voter is ineligible
to vote. Multiple ballot styles shall be available in those shared polling places where jurisdictions do not overlap.
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Political Subdivision shall be responsible for the preparation, adoption, and publication of all required election
orders, resolutions, notices, and any other pertinent documents required by the Texas Election Code and/or Political
Subdivision's governing body, charter, or ordinances.
Preparation of the necessary materials for notices and the official ballot shall be the responsibility of
Political Subdivision, including translation to languages other than English. Political Subdivision shall provide a copy
of their respective election orders and notices to the Elections Administrator.
VOTING LOCATIONS
The County has adopted a countywide polling place program. Voters from Political Subdivisions participating in
this Joint Election may cast a ballot at any polling location open for this election. The Elections Administrator shall select
and arrange for the use of and payment for all Election Day voting locations. The proposed voting locations are listed in
Attachment A of this agreement. In the event a voting location is not available, the Elections Administrator will arrange for
use of an alternate location with the approval of the Political Subdivision. The Elections Administrator shall notify the Political
Subdivision of any changes from the locations listed in Attachment A.
If polling places for the November 3, 2020 joint election are different from the polling place(s) used by Political
Subdivision in its most recent election, Political Subdivision agrees to post a notice no later than November 3, 2020 at the
entrance to any previous polling places in the jurisdiction stating that the polling location has changed and stating the polling
place names and addresses in effect for the November 3, 2020 election.
IV. ELECTION JUDGES, CLERKS, AND OTHER ELECTION PERSONNEL
The County shall be responsible for the appointment of the presiding judge and alternate judge for each polling
location in accordance with Chapter 32 of the Texas Election Code. The Elections Administrator shall make emergency
appointments of election officials if necessary.
Upon request by the Elections Administrator, Political Subdivision agrees to assist in recruiting polling place officials
who are bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish).
The Elections Administrator shall notify all election judges of the eligibility requirements of Subchapter C of Chapter
32 of the Texas Election Code, and will take the necessary steps to ensure that all election judges appointed for the Joint
Election are eligible to serve.
The Elections Administrator shall arrange for the training and compensation of all election judges and clerks. The
Elections Administrator shall arrange for the date, time, and place for presiding election judges to pick up their election
supplies. Each presiding election judge will be sent a letter from the Elections Administrator notifying the person of the
appointment, the time and location of training and distribution of election supplies, and the number of election clerks that
the presiding judge may appoint.
Each election judge and clerk will receive compensation at an hourly rate established by the County pursuant to
Texas Election Code Section 32.091. Judges and Clerks will be compensated for actual time working at a polling place,
time spent preparing the polling location prior to Election Day, and time spent attending any training classes required to
successfully conduct the election. The election judge will receive an additional sum of $25.00 for picking up the election
supplies prior to Election Day and for returning the supplies and equipment to the central counting station after the polls
close.
The Elections Administrator may employ other personnel necessary for the proper administration of the election,
including such part-time help as is necessary to prepare for the election, to ensure the timely delivery of supplies during
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early voting and on Election Day, and for the efficient tabulation of ballots at the central counting station. Part-time personnel
working in support of the Early Voting Ballot Board and/or central counting station on election night will be compensated at
the rate set by the County.
It is agreed by all parties that at all times and for all purposes hereunder, all election judges, clerks, and all other
personnel involved in this election are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of the County. No
statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to find any judge, clerk, or any other election personnel an
employee or agent of the County, and no election personnel shall be entitled to the rights, privileges, or benefits of County
employees except as otherwise stated herein, nor shall any election personnel hold himself out as an employee or agent of
the County, unless considered a county employee as determined by the Fort Bend County Human Resources Department.
It is further agreed by all parties that at all times and for all purposes hereunder, all election judges, clerks, and all other
personnel involved in this election are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of Political Subdivision.
No statement contained in this Agreement shall be construed so as to find any judge, clerk, or any other election personnel
an employee or agent of Political Subdivision, and no election personnel shall be entitled to the rights, privileges, or benefits
of Political Subdivision employees except as otherwise stated herein, nor shall any election personnel hold himself out as
an employee or agent of Political Subdivision, unless considered an employee of the City of Pearland as determined by the
Human Resources Department of the City of Pearland.
V. PREPARATION OF SUPPLIES AND VOTING EQUIPMENT
The Elections Administrator shall arrange for all election supplies and voting equipment including, but not limited to
official ballots, sample ballots, voter registration lists, and all forms, signs, maps and other materials used by the election
judges at the voting locations. At each polling location, joint participants shall share voting equipment and supplies to the
extent possible. The participating parties shall share a mutual ballot in those precincts where jurisdictions overlap. However,
in no instance shall a voter be permitted to receive a ballot containing an office or proposition stating a measure on which
the voter is ineligible to vote. Multiple ballot styles shall be available in those shared polling places where jurisdictions do
not overlap. The Elections Administrator shall provide the necessary voter registration information, maps, instructions, and
other information needed to enable the election judges in the voting locations that have more than one ballot style to conduct
a proper election.
Political Subdivision shall furnish the Elections Administrator a list of candidates and/or propositions showing the
order and the exact manner in which the candidate names and/or proposition(s) are to appear on the official ballot (including
titles and text in each language in which Political Subdivision's ballot is to be printed). This list shall be delivered to the
Elections Administrator prior to the deadlines as described in section XVI. Political Subdivision shall be responsible for
proofreading and approving the ballot insofar as it pertains to Political Subdivision's candidates and/or propositions.
VI. EARLY VOTING
The participating authorities agree to conduct joint early voting and to appoint the Election Administrator as the
Early Voting Clerk in accordance with Sections 31.097 and 271.006 of the Texas Election Code. The participating
authorities agree to appoint the Elections Administrator's permanent county employees as deputy early voting clerks. The
participating authorities further agree that the Elections Administrator may appoint other deputy early voting clerks to assist
in the conduct of early voting as necessary, and that these additional deputy early voting clerks shall be compensated at an
hourly rate set by the County pursuant to Section 83.052 of the Texas Election Code.
Early Voting by personal appearance will be held at the locations, dates, and times listed in Attachment "B" of this
document. Any qualified voter of the Joint Election may vote early by personal appearance at any one of the joint early
voting locations.
As Early Voting Clerk, the Elections Administrator shall receive applications for early voting ballots to be voted by
mail in accordance with Chapters 31 and 86 of the Texas Election Code. Any requests for early voting ballots to be voted
by mail received by Political Subdivision shall be forwarded immediately by fax or courier to the Elections Administrator for
processing.
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Upon request, the Elections Administrator shall provide Political Subdivision a copy of the early voting report on a
daily basis and a cumulative final early voting report following the election.
VII. EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD
The County shall appoint an Early Voting Ballot Board (EVBB) to process early voting results from the Joint Election.
The Presiding Judge of Central Count, with the assistance of the Elections Administrator, shall appoint two or more
additional members to constitute the EVBB. The Elections Administrator shall determine the number of EVBB members
required to efficiently process the early voting ballots.
VIII. CENTRAL COUNTING STATION AND ELECTION RETURNS
The Elections Administrator shall be responsible for establishing and operating the central counting station to
receive and tabulate the voted ballots in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code and of this agreement.
The participating authorities hereby, in accordance with Section 127.002, 127.003, and 127.005 of the Texas
Election Code, appoint the following central counting station officials.-
Counting
fficials:
Counting Station Manager: John Oldham, Elections Administrator
Tabulation Supervisor: Robin Heiman, Assistant Elections Administrator
Presiding Judge: Lisa Railsback, Equipment Technician
The counting station manager or his representative shall deliver timely cumulative reports of the election results as
precincts report to the central counting station and are tabulated. The manager shall be responsible for releasing cumulative
totals and precinct returns from the election to the joint participants, candidates, press, and general public by distribution of
hard copies or electronic transmittals by facsimile (when so requested) and by posting to the Elections Administrator's web
page located at "www.fortbendvotes.org".
The Elections Administrator will prepare the unofficial canvass reports after all precincts have been counted, and
will deliver a copy of the unofficial canvass to the Political Subdivision as soon as possible after all returns have been
tabulated. All participating authorities shall be responsible for the official canvass of their respective elections.
The Elections Administrator shall be responsible for conducting the post-election manual recount required by
Section 127.201 of the Texas Election Code unless a waiver is granted by the Secretary of State. Notification and copies
of the recount, if waiver is denied, will be provided to each participating authority and the Secretary of State's Office.
IX. RUNOFF ELECTION
Political Subdivision shall have the option of extending the terms of this agreement through its runoff election, if
applicable. In the event of such runoff election, the terms of this agreement shall automatically extend unless the Political
Subdivision notifies the Elections Administrator in writing within 10 days of the original election.
Political Subdivision shall reserve the right to reduce the number of early voting locations and/or Election Day voting
locations in any runoff election.
X. ELECTION EXPENSES AND ALLOCATION OF COSTS
Political Subdivision agrees to share the costs of administering the Joint Election. Allocation of costs, unless
specifically stated otherwise, is mutually agreed to be shared among the total number of political subdivisions. Costs for
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polling places shared by the County, Political Subdivision, and other political subdivisions shall be pro -rated among the
participants to this agreement.
Any expenses incurred in the rental of polling place facilities shall be pro -rated among the participants to this
agreement.
It is agreed that the normal rental rate charged for the County's voting equipment used on Election Day shall be
pro -rated among the participants to this agreement.
Costs for Early Voting by Personal Appearance shall be allocated as shown in Attachment C of this document.
Political Subdivision agrees to pay the County an administrative fee equal to ten percent (10%) of its total billable
costs in accordance with Section 31.100(d) of the Texas Election Code.
XII. WITHDRAWAL FROM CONTRACT DUE TO CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
Political Subdivision may withdraw from this agreement and the Joint Election should it cancel its election in
accordance with Sections 2.051 - 2.053 of the Texas Election Code. Political Subdivision is fully liable for any expenses
incurred by the County on behalf of Political Subdivision plus an administrative fee of ten percent (10%) of such expenses.
Any monies deposited with the county by Political Subdivision shall be refunded, minus the aforementioned expenses and
administrative fee if applicable.
XII. RECORDS OF THE ELECTION
The Elections Administrator is hereby appointed general custodian of the voted ballots and all records of the Joint
Election as authorized by Section 271.010 of the Texas Election Code.
Access to the election records shall be available to each participating authority as well as to the public in accordance
with applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code and the Texas Public Information Act. The election records shall be
stored at the offices of the Elections Administrator or at an alternate facility used for storage of county records. The Elections
Administrator shall ensure that the records are maintained in an orderly manner so that the records are clearly identifiable
and retrievable.
Records of the election shall be retained and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 66.058 of
the Texas Election Code. If records of the election are involved in any pending election contest, investigation, litigation, or
open records request, the Elections Administrator shall maintain the records until final resolution or until final judgment,
whichever is applicable. It is the responsibility of Political Subdivision to bring to the attention of the Elections Administrator
any notice of pending election contest, investigation, litigation or open records request which may be filed with Political
Subdivision.
XIII. RECOUNTS
A recount may be obtained as provided by Title 13 of the Texas Election Code. Political Subdivision agrees that
any recount shall take place at the offices of the Elections Administrator, and that the Elections Administrator shall serve as
Recount Supervisor and Political Subdivision's official or employee who performs the duties of a secretary under the Texas
Election Code shall serve as Recount Coordinator.
XIV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
It is understood that to the extent space is available, that other districts and political subdivisions may wish
to participate in the use of the County's election equipment and voting places, and it is agreed that the
Elections Administrator may contract with such other districts or political subdivisions for such purposes
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and that in such event there may be an adjustment of the pro -rata share to be paid to the County by the
participating authorities.
2. The Elections Administrator shall file copies of this document with the Fort Bend County Treasurer and the
Fort Bend County Auditor in accordance with Section 31.099 of the Texas Election Code.
3. In the event that legal action is filed contesting Political Subdivision's election under Title 14 of the Texas
Election Code, Political Subdivision shall choose and provide, at its own expense, legal counsel for the
County, the Elections Administrator, and additional election personnel as necessary.
4. Nothing in this contract prevents any party from taking appropriate legal action against any other party
and/or other election personnel for a breach of this contract or a violation of the Texas Election Code.
5. The parties agree that under the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, neither the County nor Political
Subdivision can enter into an agreement whereby either party agrees to indemnify or hold harmless another
party; therefore, all references of any kind, if any, to indemnifying or holding or saving harmless for any
reason are hereby deleted.
6. This agreement shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas, and all
obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Fort Bend or Harris Counties, Texas.
7. In the event of one of more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason be held to be
invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect
any other provision hereof and this agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable
provision had never been contained herein.
8. All parties shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the State of Texas, all local
governments, and any other entities with local jurisdiction.
9. The waiver by any party of a breach of any provision of this agreement shall not operate as or be construed
as a waiver of any subsequent breach.
Any amendments of this agreement shall be of no effect unless in writing and signed by all parties hereto.
XV. COST ESTIMATES AND DEPOSIT OF FUNDS
It is estimated that Political Subdivision's obligation under the terms of this agreement shall be $5,184.00 The Political
Subdivision agrees to pay to the County a deposit of $3,110.00 which is approximately sixty (60) percent of the total
estimated obligation of Political Subdivision to the County under this agreement. This deposit shall be paid to the County
within ten (10) days of the City's receipt of this agreement, authorized by the governing bodies of both parties and fully
executed by both parties. The exact amount of the Political Subdivision's obligation under the terms of this agreement shall
be calculated after the November 3, 2020 election (or runoff election, if applicable), and if the amount of the Political
Subdivision's obligation exceeds the amount deposited, the Political Subdivision shall pay to the County the balance due
within thirty (30) days after receipt of the final invoice from the Elections Administrator. However, if the amount of the
Political Subdivision's obligation is less than the amount deposited, the County shall refund to the Political Subdivision the
excess amount paid within thirty (30) days after final costs are calculated.
XVI. RESULT OF NON-COMPLIANCE OF DEADLINES
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The Political Subdivision agrees that it shall provide ballot details to the Elections Office not later than the 70th day (August
25, 2020) before the election. It is understood that if the ballot details are not provided to the Elections Office by the 72nd
day before the election (August 28, 2020) that the Elections Office may impose a penalty fee of $1000.00 assessed to the
total cost. It is also understood that if the ballot details are not provided to the Elections Office by the 63rd day before
Election Day (September 2, 2020), this contract will be declared null and void and it will be the responsibility of the political
entity to conduct a separate election.
IN TESTIMONY HEREOF, this agreement, its multiple originals all of equal force, has been executed on behalf of the parties
hereto as follows, to -wit:
(1) It has on the 5th day of August , 2020 been executed on behalf of Fort Bend County by
the Elections Administrator pursuant to the Texas Election Code Section 31.092 so authorizing;
(2) It has on the I day of � DL .2020 been executed on behalf of the City of Pearland by
its Presiding Officer or authorized representative, pursuant to an action by the Governing Body of the City
of Pearland.
FORT BEND COUNTY
By
John bldham
Elections Administrator
CITY OF PEARLAND:
By'lie' .
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Assistant County Attorney
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Fort Bend County November 3, 2020 Election Day Polling Places
VOTING CENTER
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
Adams Junior High School
4141 Cross Creek Bend Lane
FULSHEAR, TX
77441
Beasley City Hall
319 S. Third Street
BEASLEY, TX
77417
Beck Junior High School
5200 S Fry Rd
KATY, TX
77450
Beckendorf Jr High School
8200 South Fry Rd.
KATY, TX
77494
Bowie Middle
700 Plantation Dr
RICHMOND, TX
77406
Brazos Bend Home & Ranch
22930 FM 1462 Rd
NEEDVILLE, TX
77461
Briarchase Missionary Baptist Church
16000 Blueridge Rd
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77489
Briscoe Junior High School
4300 FM 723 Rd
RICHMOND, TX
77406
Calvary Baptist Church
4111 Airport Ave
ROSENBERG, TX
77471
Chasewood Clubhouse
7622 Chasewood Dr
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77489
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Dr.
KATY, TX
77494
Clements High School
4200 Elkins Rd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Commonwealth Clubhouse
4330 Knightsbridge Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Crockett Middle School
19001 Beechnut
RICHMOND, TX
77407
Dickenson Elementary School
7110 Greatwood Parkway
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Elkins High School
7007 Knights Court
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77469
Eagle Heights Church
16718 West Bellfort
RICHMOND, TX
77407
Fairgrounds Bldg D
4310 Highway 36 S
ROSENBERG, TX
77471
Firethorne Community Association
28800 S. Firethorne Rd
KATY, TX
77494
Fort Bend ISD Admin Building
16431 Lexington Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Four Corners Community Center
15700 Old Richmond Road
SUGAR LAND, TX
77498
Fulshear High School
9302 Charger Way
FULSHEAR, TX
77441
Gallery Furniture
7227 W Grand Parkway S
RICHMOND, TX
77407
Garcia Middle
18550 Old Richmond Rd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
George Bush High School
6707 FM 1464 RD
RICHMOND, TX
77407
George Memorial Library
1001 Golfview Dr
RICHMOND, TX
77469
Great Oaks Baptist Church
7101 FM 2759 Rd
RICHMOND, TX
77469
Hightower High School
3333 Hurricane Ln
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Hunters Glen Elem.
695 Independence Blvd
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Imperial Park Recreation Center
234 Matlage Way
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
Jacks Conference Center
3232 Austin Pkwy
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Jones Creek Ranch Park
7714 Farm to Market 359
Richmond, TX
77406
Joy Lutheran Church
717 FM 359 Rd
RICHMOND, TX
77406
Kempner High School
14777 Voss Rd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77498
Kendleton Church of God
619 FM 2919 Rd
KENDLETON, TX
77417
Knights of Columbus (Needville)
13631 Highway 36
NEEDVILLE, TX
77461
Kroger's Riverstone
18861 University Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Lake Olympia Club House
180 Island Blvd
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Lantern Lane Elem.
3323 Mission Valley Dr
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Lexington Creek Elem.
2335 Dulles Ave
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Living Word Lutheran Church
3700 South Mason Road
KATY, TX
77450
Lost Creek Conference Center
3703 Lost Creek Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
M.R. Massey Admin. Bldg.
1570 W. Sycamore Rd
FRESNO, TX
77545
Meadows Place City Hall
1 Troyan Dr
MEADOWS PLACE, TX
77477
Merrell Center
16301 South Stadium Ln
KATY, TX
77494
Mission Bend Library
18421 Addicks Clodine Rd
HOUSTON, TX
77083
Revised 8/5/2020 Attachment A
Fort Bend County November 3, 2020 Election Day Polling Places
VOTING CENTER
ADDRESS
CITY
ZIP
Missouri City Baptist Church
16816 Quail Park Dr
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77489
Missouri City Community Center
1522 Texas Parkway
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77489
Missouri City Parks and Rec.
2701 Cypress Point Dr
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Museum of Natural Science
13016 University Blvd.
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Mustang Community Center
4521 FM 521 Rd
FRESNO, TX
77545
Oak Lake Baptist Church
15555 W. Airport Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77498
Orchard City Hall
9714 Kibler
ORCHARD, TX
77464
Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Life Ctr
1600 Avenue D
ROSENBERG, TX
77471
Pinnacle Senior Center
5525 Hobby St
HOUSTON, TX
77053
Pioneer Community Center
6501 Rohan Road
RICHMOND, TX
77469
Quail Valley Elementary
3500 Quail Village Dr
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Quail Valley Fund Office
3603 Glenn Lakes Ln
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Reese Technical Center
12300 University Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Richmond Water Mnt. Facility
110 N 8th St
RICHMOND, TX
77469
Ridge Point High School
500 Waters Lake Blvd.
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Ridgegate Community Ass'n
5855 West Ridgecreek Dr
HOUSTON, TX
77489
Ridgemont Early Childhood Ctr
5353 Ridgecreek Circle
HOUSTON, TX
77053
River Park Recreation Ctr.
5875 Summit Crk Drive
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Rosenberg Annex Building
4520 Reading Rd
ROSENBERG, TX
77471
Rosenberg City Hall
2110 Fourth Street
ROSENBERG, TX
77471
Sartartia Middle School
8125 Homeward Way
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Seven Lakes High School
9251 S Fry Rd
KATY, TX
77494
Sienna Annex
5855 Sienna Springs Way
MISSOURI CITY, TX
77459
Simonton City Hall
35011 FM 1093
SIMONTON, TX
77476
Stafford City Hall
2610 S Main St
STAFFORD, TX
77477
Sugar Creek Country Club
420 Sugar Creek Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
Sugar Lakes Clubhouse
930 Sugar Lakes Dr
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
Sugar Land Branch Library
550 Eldridge Rd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
Sugar Land Church of God
1715 Eldridge Rd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77478
Sugar Land City Hall
2700 Town Center Blvd N
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
The Childhood Center
1711 Spring Green Blvd
KATY, TX
77494
Thompsons City Hall
520 Thompson Oil Field Road
THOMPSONS, TX
77481
Tompkins High School
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd
KATY, TX
77494
Townewest Towne Hall
10322 Old Towne Ln
SUGAR LAND, TX
77498
Travis Elementary School
2700 Avenue K
ROSENBERG, TX
77471
University Branch Library
14010 University Blvd
SUGAR LAND, TX
77479
Westlake Prepatory Academy
23300 Bellaire Blvd
RICHMOND, TX
77406
Revised 8/5/2020
Fort Bend County Early Voting Schedule
November 3, 2020 Presidential Election
Programa de votaci6n anticipada del condado de Fort Bend
Elecci6n presidential del3 de noviembre de 2020
Not Yet Approved by Commissioners Court Revised 7/29/2020 Attachment B
Hours(Horas)
Early Voting Location
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October 24, 2020
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October 26-30,2020
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( rebm 13 -12, 2020)
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(wMbm 18.2020)
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(abbe 19- 23.2020)
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(d—lno)
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(-.bre 26-30, 2020)
8:00 A.M.
8:00 A.M.
7:00M.
7:00 .M.
Stafford City Hall
CLOSED
to
to
CLOSED
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2610 Main Street, Stafford
5:00
5:00 P.M
7:00 P.M
7:00 P.M
7:00 P.M
AI Rabbit World Food
5800 New Territory Blvd, Sugar Land
Beasley City Hall
319 S. 3`d Street, Beasley
Chasewood Clubhouse
7622 Chasewood Drive, Missouri City
Cisco Ranch Library
2620 Commercial Center Drive, Katy
Fort Bend County Road & Bridge
3743 School Street, Needville
FortIle County Rosenberg Annex
4520 Reading Road, Rosenberg
Fort Bend ISD Admin Bldg
16431 Lexington, Sugar Land
Four Corners Community Center
15700 Old Richmond Road, Sugar Land
Fulshear High School
9302 Charger Way, Fulshear
Hightower High School
3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City
Jack; Conference Center
3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land
James Bowie Middle School
700 Plantation Dr, Richmond
James Reese Career & Technical Center
12300 University Blvd, Sugar Land
Jones Creek Ranch Park
7714 FM 359 Rd, Richmond,
8;00 A.M.
8:110 A.M.
7:00 A.M.
12 Noon
7:00 A.M.
to
CLOSED
to
to
to
to
Kroger's Riventone (Community Room)
5:00 P.M
7:00 P.M
7:00 P.M
5:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M
18861 University Blvd, Sugar Land
Lost Creek Park Conference Center
3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land
Meadows Place City Hall
1 Troyan Way, Meadows Place
Missouri City Community Center
1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City
Our Lady of Guadalupe Family Life Center
1600 Avenue D, Rosenberg
Quail Valley Fund Office
3603 Glenn Lakes, Missouri City
Richmond Water Maintenance Facility
110 N 81 Street, Richmond
Sienna Annex Community Room
5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City
Sugar Land Branch Library
550 Eldridge, Sugar Land
Sugar Land City Hall
Town Center, Sugar Land
The Childhood Center
1711 Spring Green Blvd, Katy
Tompkins High School
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy
University Branch Library
14010 University Blvd, Sugar Land
Not Yet Approved by Commissioners Court Revised 7/29/2020 Attachment B
Attachment C
City of Pearland proposed Election Services Contract
Estimate for the conduct of the May 2, 2020 Joint Election
A. Statistical Information
1. Number of Registered Voters
2. Number of Precincts
3. Number of election day polling places (excluding early voting)
4. Number of polling places shared with another entity
5. Number of public buildings used as polling places
6. Number of early voting stations
7. Voting system:
B. Cost of Election
1. Early Voting and Election Day personnel
(TEC § 32.091, 32.092, 32.114, 83.052, 271.013)
Clerks x Rate x Hours / Entities
a. Early voting clerks 1 x $13 x 145 / 3
Early voting clerks 4 x $12 x 145 / 3
Pearland
3,355
1
85
85
42
29
Hybid
Estimate Actual
$628
1 Location(s)
x Clerks x
Rate
x Hours
/
Entities
b. Election day judges / clerks
1 x
$13
x 15
/
3 $65
Election day judges / clerks
4 x
$12
x 15
/
3 $240
2. Early Voting Ballot Board & central counting station personnel
(TEC § 87.005, 127.006)
a. Clerks and Judges
3. Election Day Field Techs and Other Temp workers
4. Elections Administration Dept. Staff overtime
(TEC § 31.100(e))
5. FICA & Workers Comp
6. Election supplies & equipment
Early Voting
a. Early Voting supply kits
b. Early Voting laptop PC's
c. Early Voting label printers
d. Early Voting ExpressVotes
e. Early Voting ExpressTouch
f. Early Voting DS -200
g. Cell Phones - 9 days
$100
$175
Subtotal of Labor Cost $3,528
11.45% x $3,528 = $404
Quant
x Cost
/
Entities
0
x $35
/
2
0
x $125
/
2
0
x $35
/
2
0
x $175
/
2
0
x $150
/
2
0
$250
2
0
x $40
/
2
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
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Attachment C
h. Ballot Stock
0
$0
2
7.
Election Day
h. Election Day supply kits
0
x
$35
/ 2
i. Election Day laptop PC's
0
x
$125
/ 2
j. Election Day label printers
0
x
$50
/ 2
K. Election Day ExpressVotes
0
x
$175
/ 2
I. Election Day ExpressTouch
0
x
$150
/ 2
m. Election Day DS -200
0
$250
2
n. Election Day Cell Phones
0
x
$12
/ 2
o. Ballot Stock
0
x
$0
/ 2
8.
Delivery of Voting Equipment & Supplies
a. Early Voting & Election Day
9.
Polling Place Rental
(TEC § 43.031, 43.033)
a. Election (number of polling places rented)
10
Publication of electronic voting system notices )
(TEC § 127.096(a))
a. Election
11.
Miscellaneous election expenses (itemize)
a. Ger
Ballot Layout & Coding
Absentee Ballots -Printed & Mailed
Ballots x $1
Mileage reimbursements
Posting of Bond
0 Locations x $3
Printing of Notices
0 Pages x 0 Locations x $0.03
SUBTOTAL
12. Election Services Contract Administrative Fee
(TEC § 31.100(d))
a. Election
13. Cost of Joint election
10%
Pearland
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$400
Elff
$30
$300
$50
$0-
$0-
$4,712
0$0$4,712
$471
$5,184
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRIS COUNTY AND
CITY OF PEARLAND, RELATING TO JOINT ELECTIONS TO
BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2020
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF HARRIS §
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between Harris County, a body
corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas (hereinafter the "County"), and
City of Pearland, a body corporate and politic under the laws of the State of Texas (hereinafter
referred to as the "Entity").
RECITALS:
The County will be conducting a joint election on November 3, 2020 for multiple entities.
The County will be using an electronic voting system, eSlate, (hereinafter "Voting System") that
has been duly approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to Texas Election Code §§122.031-
122.039, §122.061, §122.091, as amended, and duly approved by the United States Justice
Department for use in Harris County pursuant to Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Part or all of the Entity lies within the boundaries of Harris County.
The Entity desires to join the November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections (hereinafter
referred to as the "November 3, 2020 Election") being conducted by the County.
The County desires to provide certain election services to the Entity for its election to be
held on November 3, 2020.
TERMS:
In consideration of the mutual covenants, agreements and benefits to the parties, IT IS
AGREED as follows:
I. Entity's Responsibilities
The Entity agrees that it has furnished the County with a list of race titles and proposition titles
and proposition language, if any, for the November 3, 2020 Election. All information must be
provided in all four languages.
The Entity agrees that it provided the County with a list of candidates' names and ballot
positions for the November 3, 2020 Election.
Further, the Entity agrees that it has verified its current jurisdictional boundaries and the total
number ofHarris County precincts required by those jurisdictional boundaries by August 14, 2020.
If the Entity failed to provide the County with this information by this stated deadline, then the
County is hereby authorized to adopt the current jurisdictional boundaries and total number of
Harris County precincts for tie non-performing Entity that are provided to the County by the Harris
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County Voter Registrar's Office, and the non-performing Entity hereby agrees to the County's use
of that information to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph.
The Entity shall agree to appoint positions as the Harris County Commissioners Court, Election
Board and the Early Voting Clerk have appointed for positions such as all Election Day Presiding
and Alternate Judges, Early Voting Judges and Clerks, Early Voting Ballot Board and Central
Count Presiding and Alternate Judges, Central Count Manager and Tabulation Supervisor pursuant
to the Texas Election Code. The Entity agrees to accept the Early Voting and Election Day polling
places accepted by the Harris County Commissioners Court and the hours designated by Harris
County for Early Voting.
The Entity agrees to prepare, post and publish any and all notices required of the Entity by
state law for the November 3, 2020 Election. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, the
Entity agrees to do all things that may be required of it in connection with the November 3, 2020
Election. The Entity is responsible for the preparation of election orders, resolutions, notices and
other pertinent documents for adoption or execution by the appropriate officer of the Entity with
regard to the November 3, 2020 Election. The County shall not have any responsibility or duty in
connection with such preparations by the Entity. The Entity is responsible for making their own
submissions, if any is required or desired, to the United States Justice Department and the County
shall have no responsibility or duty in connection with such submission relating to the November
3, 2020 Election.
If an entity is conducting a Bond/Debt Obligation Election, the entity is required to provide a
copy of the Bond Order(s) for each polling location. The instruction for the Order(s) are set forth
in Exhibit C "Instructions for Bond/Debt Obligation Orders" attached hereto and incorporated
herein. The Entity accepts the responsibility to ensure that the order of the election is posted at
each polling location where its precincts will be voting on Election Day. The Entity will provide
packets to be used for Early Voting and Election Day to the County by September 1, 2020.
Documents for the voters will be in four (4) languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese.
H. County's Responsibilities
The County agrees to follow the Texas Election Code in the conduct of the November 3,
2020 General and Special Elections. The County agrees to provide mail ballots to all voters who
request a ballot in the Entity's jurisdictions. The County shall provide space on the ballot sufficient
to encompass all candidate races and issues of the Entity.
The County will provide the Entity with all dates and times for Early Voting no later than
the 21' day before Election Day. The County agrees to provide polling locations for use during
Early Voting. The County will arrange for the delivery of the Voting System equipment and other
equipment and supplies for use in Early Voting by personal appearance in the November 3, 2020
Election. The County Clerk shall select election officers for the main Early Voting location, as
well as any branch Early Voting location, pursuant to the Texas Election Code §85.009.
The County agrees to provide all equipment and supplies for use in Early Voting by mail
in the November 3, 2020 Election. The County is authorized to employ or use such personnel, as
it deems necessary or desirable, to prepare and conduct Early Voting by mail.
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Further, the County agrees to provide all the Election Day polling places, Voting System
equipment, and other equipment as it deems necessary or desirable for the holding of the November
3, 2020 Election and cause same to be delivered to the polling places. The Joint Election shall be
conducted utilizing county -wide polling places pursuant to Section 43.007(a) (5) of the Texas
Election Code. The County agrees to provide the Voting System to all polling places at least one
(1) hour before the time set for opening the polls. The County shall determine the amount of voting
equipment available for the November 3, 2020 Election and its decision shall be fmal.
The County will employ or use such personnel as it deems necessary to program and
operate the automatic tabulating equipment in accordance with Texas Election Code.
The Harris County Commissioners Court shall appoint the Presiding and Alternate Election
Judges for each county election precinct and the Central Counting Station, the Early Voting Ballot
Board, Central Count Manager and Tabulation Supervisor according the Texas Election Code.
Necessary additional appointments shall be made under the Texas Election Code. The County
agrees to pay the Presiding Judges of the County and their clerks, pursuant to Texas Election Code
§§32.091-32.093 and §271.013, as amended, for their services in connection with the November
3, 2020 Election at the expense of the Entity. The County agrees to pay the Presiding Judge and
clerks of the Early Voting Ballot Board to process Early Voting results pursuant to Texas Election
Code §§87.001-87.025, §87.101, and §87.103, as amended at the expense of the Entity. The
County shall require all poll workers to adhere to safety protocols outlined by the County including
but not limited to wearing masks at all times, utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and
social distancing. The County shall have the authority to remove any poll worker from employment
if they do not follow safety protocols outlined by the County.
The County agrees to perform its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with all
applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.
Regarding the posting of Debt Obligation Election Orders, Harris County, as a courtesy,
will post a copy of all Debt Obligation Election Orders in four (4) languages in a notebook on the
qualifying table of every Early Voting and Election Day location for this election. A notice,
approved by the Secretary of State, will be posted on the wall stating that information regarding
the Debt Obligation Election Orders is available. Harris County will train judges on the importance
of making this information available. However, it is still the responsibility of the entity to ensure
that the judge received the order and that the order was posted at each polling location within the
jurisdiction.
M. Compensation
The fair and reasonable compensation for use of the County's Voting System, equipment,
supplies, and staff and for other services provided for administration of the election is detailed in
the itemized list of estimated election expenses under Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein. The Entity agrees to pay its pro rata share of costs to the County for the Voting System,
equipment, furniture, telephones, election kits, Early Voting Ballot by Mail, printing, supplies,
delivery and transportation services, personnel, polling places, technical support, training,
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administrative costs and any other costs incurred by the Entity under this Agreement for the
November 3, 2020 Election held by the County and the Entity and to share the cost of the
November 3, 2020 Election in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
The Entity's pro rata shares will be computed by attributing the total number of registered
voters in each of the Entity's precincts that will be serviced by the County in the November 3,
2020 Election. The Voter Registry of the Entity, as of seventy (70) days before the November 3,
2020 Election, will be used to determine the total number of registered voters in each of the Entity's
precincts. An estimate of the Entity's total cost is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit B.
The final determination of the Entity's pro rata share of the costs incurred by the County for
November 3, 2020 Election necessary for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement shall be
made by the County and its decision shall be final.
The fair and reasonable value of the general overall supervision and advisory services of the
County in connection with decisions to be made and actions to be taken by officers of the Entity
is ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Agreement for the Entity, in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Chapters 31 and 271 of the Texas Election Code, as amended. The Entity
agrees to pay the County this ten percent (10%) fee for advisory services for its November 3, 2020
Election. It is understood that the fees paid for these advisory services shall be deposited in a
separate fund in the County treasury, in accordance with Texas Election Code §31.100, as
amended.
The Entity agrees to deliver sixty percent (60%) of their respective total estimated cost for its
share of the November 3, 2020 Election to the County within ten (10) days of the execution of this
Agreement. The County agrees to furnish a final accounting of the November 3, 2020 Election
expenses actually incurred within ninety (90) days after the November 3, 2020 Election. The
Entity agrees to pay the County's invoice for the balance of its November 3, 2020 Election
expenses within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. Payments, in the name of Harris County,
must be submitted to Chris Hollins, Harris County Clerk, Attn: Elections Division, P.O. Box 1148,
Houston, TX 77251-1148. Copies of all related invoices, records or documentation used in
calculating the total cost of the elections will be made available as soon as practicable by the
County upon written request to the County at the address above. Within ten (10) days of execution
of this Agreement, the County will provide the Entity with a Personal Entity I.D. ("PEID") number
assigned by the County Auditor. Each payment by the Entity to the County shall reference and
include their respective PEID number.
If an entity has a proposition that is longer than 500 characters for one language or if there are
more than five (5) contests, the entity may incur additional coding and supply fees to accommodate
the additional costs. The additional amount will represent the additional time to code the ballot,
the additional space on the sample ballot, additional costs for ballot by mail and postage, and any
other associated costs.
Waiver of any penalty fees imposed upon the Entity under this Agreement is at the discretion
of the County.
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IV. Additional Entities
It is understood that other political subdivisions may wish to participate in the November 3,
2020 Election and request the use of the above-mentioned election equipment, voting places and
personnel, etc. It is agreed that the County may contract with other political subdivisions for such
purposes. It is understood and agreed that the County will use the same formula for determining
a pro rata share for each entity as described in this Agreement.
V. Cancellation of Election
In the event the Entity's November 3, 2020 Election is enjoined or canceled, or if for any
reason whatsoever the Entity shall decide not to proceed with its November 3, 2020 Election, the
Entity agrees that it shall be responsible for its share of any costs and expenses incurred by the
County up to the cancellation date.
VI. Presiding Judges and Clerks
Presiding Judges and clerks shall be selected pursuant to the Texas Election Code Chapter 32.
Regarding powers and duties, the Presiding Judge is in charge of and responsible for the conduct
of the election at the polling place ofthe election precinct that the judge serves. See Texas Election
Code §32.071.
VII. Notice
Any notices permitted or required to be given under this Agreement must be made by certified
mail, return receipt requested or hand -delivered to the parties at the following addresses:
Harris County:
Entity:
Harris County Clerk
1001 Preston, 4t' Floor
Houston, TX 77002
Attention: Maureen Fisbeck
«Entity_Name»
Firm»
«Address» «Address2»
«City», Texas «Zip»
Attention: «Contact»
VIII. Termination
Each party may terminate this agreement upon thirty days (30) notice as provided in this
agreement. Should the Entity terminate this contract, the Entity shall be responsible for its pro rata
share of expenses incurred up unto the time of termination or as described herein specifically.
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IX. Miscellaneous
Third Party Beneficiaries. The County is not obligated or liable to any party other than the
Entity for the performance of this Agreement. Nothing in the Agreement is intended or shall be
deemed or construed to create or increase any additional rights or remedies in any third party, or
the duties or responsibilities of the County with respect to any third party.
Successors and Assigns. The County and Entity bind themselves and their successors,
executors, administrators, and assigns to the other party of this Agreement and to the successors,
executors, administrators and assigns of such other party, in respect to all covenants of this
Agreement. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any personal liability on the part of any
officer or agent of any public body, which may be a Party hereto.
Applicable Law and Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
The Agreement is subject to Texas state and federal laws, orders, rules, and regulations. Each Party
shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
concerning the performance of this Agreement.
Entire Agreement. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties. Any
oral or written representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and
effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing signed by both parties to this Agreement.
Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is construed to be illegal or invalid, this
will not affect the legality or validity of any of the other provisions hereof. The illegal or invalid
provisions will be deemed stricken and deleted here from to the same extent and effect as if never
incorporated herein.
Subtitles. The subtitles in this Agreement are provided for organizational purposes only
and do not provide substantive meaning to the Agreement.
Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement will be executed in several counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one instrument.
EXECUTED on this the day of , 2020.
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HARRIS COUNTY VINCE RYAN
County Attorney
CHRIS HOLLINS
County Clerk
Joint Election Agreement November 2020
By
DOUGLAS P. RAY
Assistant County Attorney
ATTEST/SEAL:
Name:
Title:
City of Pearland
Signer' '-
Name
Title:
COUNTE
Name:
Title:
DATE COUNTERSIGNED:
7-3, aaaa
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Naix
Attorney for City of Pearland
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EXHIBIT A — Cost Estimate
Joint Election Agreement November 2020
EXHIBIT A - COST ESTIMATE November 3, 2020 General and Special Elections
Item Qty.
Cost Total
Qty.
Cost
Total
Early Voting/AbsenteePersonnel
EARLY VOTING
$10,897,015.50
Ballot Board
$25,000.00
Early Voting Polling Places
$200,000.00
Sheriff/Constables (security)
$20,000.00
Ballot by Mail
Postage
$730,000.00
Absentee/Early Print & Supply
$428,430.00
$12,300,445.50
Equipment -100 EV locations
JBC
307
$129.75
$39,833.25
DAU
257
$156.24
$40,153.68
eSlate
2600
$132.49
$344,474.00
Caddy
390
$29.25
$11,407.50
$435,868.43
ELECTION DAY
Judge/Clerk Payroll, ADA & Procedures
training, Judge Supply Pickup
Judge/Clerk Payroll, eSlate
Training, Judge Supply Pickup,
Law School, ePoll
$2,217,248.00
Training Sites
$10,000.00
Technical Support
$240,000.00
Polling Places 800
$312,500.00
Election Day Print & Supplies 800
$120,000.00
$2,899,748.00
Equipment - 800 ED locations
JBC
1600
$129.75
$207,600.00
DAU
1600
$156.24
$249,984.00
eSlate
6782
$132.49
$898,547.18
Caddy
1240
$29.251
$36,270.00
1,392,401.18
ELECTION NIGHT
Sheriff/Constables (security)
$5,000.00
Election Night Drop Off site (usage)
$15,000.00
SERVICES
Coding fee
1
$1,800.00
$1,800.00
Tally Equipment
1
$220.00
$220.00
Delivery
Early Voting
57
$20,600.00
Election Day
800
$105,000.00
ETC Pickup and Deliveries
30
$2,250.00
$149,870.00
Miscellaneous
$50,000.00
Base Contract Total
$17,228,333.11
10% Fee [TEC Sect. 31.100 d
$1,722,833.31
Estimated TOTAL
$18,951,166.42
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EXHIBIT B — Cost Estimate
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EXHIBIT B - COST ESTIMATE November 3, 2020 Joint General and Special Elections
% Share
Base Cost
Admin 10%
Total
Deposit
100.00%
$17,228,333.11
$1,722,833.31
$18,951,166.42
% Share
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
HARRIS COUNTY
64.60%
$11,129,503.19
$1,112,950.32
$12,242,453.51
$7,345,472.10
Lone Star College System
11.41%
$1,965,752.81
$196,575.28
$2,162,328.09
$1,297,396.85
North Harris County Regional Water Authority
4.45%
$766,660.82
$76,666.08
$843,326.91
$505,996.14
Harris County ESD No. 9
3.28%
$565,089.33
$56,508.93
$621,598.26
$372,958.96
Katy Independent School District
2.22%
$382,469.00
$38,246.90
$420,715.89
$252,429.54
Klein Independent School District
1.43%
$246,365.16
$24,636.52
$271,001.68
$162,601.01
Clear Creek Independent School District
1.10%
$189,511.66
$18,951.17
$208,462.83
$125,077.70
Spring Independent School District
1.08%
$186,066.00
$18,606.60
$204,672.60
$122,803.56
Harris County ESD No. 16
0.81%
$139,549.50
$13,954.95
$153,504.45
$92,102.67
Galena Park Independent School District
0.74%
$127,489.67
$12,748.97
$140,238.63
$84,143.18
Clear Lake City Water Authority
0.64%
$110,261.33
$11,026.13
$121,287.47
$72,772.48
Harris County ESD No. 46
0.61%
$105,092.83
$10,509.28
$115,602.12
$69,361.27
Tomball Independent School District
0.42%
$72,359.00
$7,235.90
$79,594.90
$47,756.94
Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District
0.42%
$72,359.00
$7,235.90
$79,594.90
$47,756.94
Baytown Fire Control, Prevention and ESD
0.42%
$72,359.00
$7,235.90
$79,594.90
$47,756.94
Harris County ESD No. 20
0.42%
$72,359.00
$7,235.90
$79,594.90
$47,756.94
City of Deer Park
0.41%
$70,636.17
$7,063.62
$77,699.78
$46,619.87
LaPorte Independent School District
0.37%
$63,744.83
$6,374.48
$70,119.32
$42,071.59
Channelview Independent School District
0.34%
$58,576.33
$5,857.63
$64,433.97
$38,660.38
City of LaPorte
0.28%
$48,239.33
$4,823.93
$53,063.27
$31,837.96
City of Bellaire
0.27%
$46,516.50
$4,651.65
$51,168.15
$30,700.89
Huffman Independent School District
0.23%
$39,625.17
$3,962.52
$43,587.68
$26,152.61
Sheldon Independent School District
0.22%
$37,902.33
$3,790.23
$41,692.57
$25,015.54
Crosby Independent School District
0.21%
$36,179.50
$3,617.95
$39,797.45
$23,878.47
Harris County ESD No. 80
0.20%
$34,456.67
$3,445.67
$37,902.33
$22,741.40
City of Seabrook
0.19%
$32,733.83
$3,273.38
$36,007.22
$21,604.33
City of Baytown
0.17%
$29,288.17
$2,928.82
$32,216.98
$19,330.19
Sunbelt Fresh Water Supply District
0.17%
$29,288.17
$2,928.82
$32,216.98
$19,330.19
Memorial Villages Water Authority
0.16%
$27,565.33
$2,756.53
$30,321.87
$18,193.12
City of Friendswood
0.14%1
$24,119.67
$2,411.97
$26,531.63
$15,918.98
Harris County MUD No. 165
0.13%
$22,396.83
$2,239.68
$24,636.52
$14,781.91
City of Humble
0.11%
$18,951.17
$1,895.12
$20,846.28
$12,507.77
City of Katy
0.10%
$17,228.33
$1,722.83
$18,951.17
$11,370.70
Harris County WCID No. 89
0.10%
$17,228.33
$1,722.83
$18,951.17
$11,370.70
Waller -Harris ESD No. 200
0.10%
$17,228.33
$1,722.83
$18,951.17
$11,370.70
Bridgestone MUD
0.09%
$15,505.50
$1,550.55
$17,056.05
$10,233.63
Harris County MUD No. 81
0.09%
$15,505.50
$1,550.55
$17,056.05
$10,233.63
City of Pearland
0.08%
$13,782.67
$1,378.27
$15,160.93
$9,096.56
Harris County MUD No. 26
0.08%
$13,782.67
$1,378.27
$15,160.93
$9,096.56
City of Webster
0.07%
$12,059.83
$1,205.98
$13,265.82
$7,959.49
Newport MUD
0.07%
$12,059.83
$1,205.98
$13,265.82
$7,959.49
City of Missouri City
0.07%
$12,059.83
$1,205.98
$13,265.82
$7,959.49
Lake MUD
0.07%
$12,059.83
$1,205.98
$13,265.82
$7,959.49
City of Galena Park
0.06%
$10,337.00
$1,033.70
$11,370.70
$6,822.42
Harris County ESD No. 15
0.06%
$10,337.00
$1,033.70
$11,370.70
$6,822.42
The Woodlands Township
0.06%
$10,337.00
$1,033.70
$11,370.70
$6,822.42
City of Nassau Bay
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
Harris County MUD No. 24
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
EXHIBIT B - COST ESTIMATE November 3, 2020 Joint General and Special Elections
Harris County MUD No. 278
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
Harris County MUD No. 400
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
Harris County MUD No. 419
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
Harris County WCID No. 157
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
West Keegans Bayou ID
0.05%
$8,614.17
$861.42
$9,475.58
$5,685.35
Harris County MUD No. 150
0.04%
$6,891.33
$689.13
$7,580.47
$4,548.28
Harris County MUD No. 196
0.04%
$6,891.33
$689.13
$7,580.47
$4,548.28
Lake Forest Utility District
0.04%
$6,891.33
$689.13
$7,580.47
$4,548.28
Malcolmson Road Utility District
0.04%
$6,891.33
$689.13
$7,580.47
$4,548.28
Harris County MUD No. 119
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Bilma Public Utility District
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County FWSD No. 1A
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 127
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 148
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 230
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 304
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 372
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 359
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 364
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 64
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County WCID No. 74
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Kirkmont Municipal Utility District
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
West Harris County MUD No. 2
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Westlake MUD No. 1
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Willow Fork Drainage District
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
City of League City
0.03%
$5,168.50
$516.85
$5,685.35
$3,411.21
Harris County MUD No. 180
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Harris County Utility District No. 15
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Harris County WCID No. 133
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Beechnut MUD
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Brazoria County MUD No. 18
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Cypress Creek Utility District
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Encanto Real Utility District
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Harris County FWSD No. 58
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Harris County MUD No. 136
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Harris County MUD No. 50
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Northwest Freeway MUD
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Pearland Independent School District
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Rolling Fork Public Utility District
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Harris County MUD No. 11
0.02%
$3,445.67
$344.57
$3,790.23
$2,274.14
Southwest Harris County MUD No. 1
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Harris County MUD No. 248
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Harris County MUD No. 399
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Harris County WCID No. 132
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Harris County WCID No. 99
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Inverness Forest ID
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
New Caney Independent School District
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Northwest Harris County MUD No. 23
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Harris County MUD No. 504
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Northwest Harris County MUD No. 24
0.01%
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
Pine Village Public Utility District
1 0.01%1
$1,722.83
$172.28
$1,895.12
$1,137.07
EXHIBIT B - COST ESTIMATE November 3, 2020 Joint General and Special Elections
The Woodlands Road Utility District No. 1
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Green Tree Park MUD
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County MUD No. 405
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County MUD No. 489
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County ID No. 27
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County MUD No. 165 - Defined Area
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County MUD No. 534
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County MUD No. 559
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris County MUD No. 572
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris -Waller County MUD No. 4
0.00%
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Harris -Waller County MUD No. 5
0.00%1
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
Old Town Spring ID
0.00%1
$900.00
$90.00
$990.00
$594.00
EXHIBIT C
Instructions for Bond/Debt Obli!ation Orders
For the November 2020 General and Special Elections
It is required that an Entity conducting a Bond/Debt Obligation Election must provide a copy of
the Bond Order(s) for each polling location.
Please follow the guidelines below when preparing Bond Orders for distribution for the Early
Voting and Election Day period:
• Supply our office with an electronic version of the Bond Orders in PDF or Microsoft
Word by September 1 '
o Bond Order must be translated into all required languages (English, Spanish,
Chinese & Vietnamese)
o Do not include Early Voting or Election Day locations list(s).
Bond Order format requirements:
o 8 %2 X 11 in. page size
o Page margins no larger than 0.75 inch
o All text single spaced
o All text 12 pt. font (excluding titles)
Submissions will need to be transmitted via FTP
o Confirmation of successful transmission and correct format will be provided by
Maureen Fisbeck within 48 hours (excluding weekends).
o Insert FTP instructions once IT sets up
Harris County Elections Division will print copies of the Bond/Debt Obligation Orders and prepare
them for distribution to all Early Voting and Election Day locations. Copies will be printed on 8
%2 X 1 I white copy paper, duplex, and 3 hole punched. A copy of all Early Voting and Election
Day locations will be added to the binder for voter use.
In the event our office receives a call from a voter requesting more information regarding the
Bond/Debt Obligation Orders on your ballot, please provide a contact name and phone number
for your Entity that we may share with the voter.
Joint Election Agreement November 2020 10