R2007-005-2007-01-08
RESOLUTION NO. R2007-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS EXPRESSING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A
COUNTYWIDE JOINT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 12, 2007.
WHEREAS, the majority of political subdivisions in Brazoria County have informally
expressed interest in holding a joint election conducted by Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that participation in a joint election
process will make voting easier and more convenient for voters.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. All of the above paragraphs are incorporated into and made part of this
Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Pearland hereby supports the concept
of a proposed countywide joint election:
Motion By Mayor Pro Tem Tetens
Second By Councilmember Beckman
Motion carried, all present voting Aye.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED thi~::;: oR:' A.D., 2007.
TOM REID
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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BRAZORIA COUNTY
ANGLETON, TEXAS 77515
December 18, 2006
Young Lorfing
City of Pearland
BY: E-MAIL
Re: Joint Election for all Political Subdivisions in May, 2007
Dear Governing Body:
Per the request from many of the cities and schools in Brazoria County,my office held a
meeting on December 13th with representatives from 26 of the 36 political subdivisions
that contract with Brazoria County for their May elections. With the purchase of the new
Direct Recording Electronic voting system, we have the capability of conducting a joint
election in May which I believe will benefit the voters as well as the county entities.
After several hours of discussion,the majority of the members were interested in taking
the proposal to their governing body. I would like to share with you how we could all
benefit from conducting one big joint election in May.
1. The elections department will conduct the entire election except for the few non-
transferable duties that the cities and schools will have to perform, such as
ordering the election, preparing election orders, resolutions, notices and other
statutory documents, posting and publishing notices and other miscellaneous
duties.
2. It is an economic savings for a majority of the cities and schools because the cost
of each voting location is shared by all political subdivisions voting at that
location.
3. It will provide convenience and consistency for the voters. The use of existing
voting locations that voters are familiar with, as well as opening several
additional early voting locations.
Phone: (979)864-1373•(979)388-1373•(281)756-1373
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4. It will utilize the voting equipment so that everyone in the county can conduct an
election. This will insure that the political subdivisions will have voting
equipment available in the event the county orders an election. Just as your
political subdivision is limited to two days a year to call an election,the county is
also limited. We need to prepare for this situation.
The cost of each entity's election will vary depending on how many other entities will be
conducting an election in May. I have attached an estimated proposal for your review, as
well as a Joint Resolution and Contract. This estimate is based on the political
subdivisions that are due to schedule elections in May, 2007. The individual precinct
worksheets will show you which political subdivisions share your voting locations. You
will be able to see from the voter registration schedule who is sharing the cost of early
voting. If any of the political subdivisions shown on these estimates were to cancel their
election,you would see an increase in your price.
In order for us to go forward with this proposal,we need formal action from each political
subdivision in"support" or"opposition" of the proposed May Joint Election. This action
needs to be completed by January 23, 2007. I have enclosed a sample of an ORDER or
RESOLUTION for your governing body to sign. If a majority of the political
subdivisions supports the proposition,we will need the attached contract returned by
Mid-February so that we can start the pre-clearance process.
I would like to thank everyone who attended the workshop for their participation, and I
look forward to receiving your formal action in support or opposition at your earliest
convenience.
Sincerely,
Joyce Hudman, County Clerk
Brazoria County
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Phone: (979)864-1373•(979)388-1373•(281)756-1373
Fax(979)864-1011 •(979)388-1011 •(281)756-1011