Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary
Contact Info
ckrobot@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance ordering a special election to be held in the City of New Braunfels on May 1, 2021, for proposed amendments to the City Charter; and establishing an Early Voting Location and Polling Places for this Election; and making provisions for the conduct of the Election.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The uniform election date in May for municipal elections is May 1, 2021.
Early voting will occur at the Comal County Elections Office, 396 N. Seguin Avenue.
Election Day locations will be at:
District 1 - Westside Community Center, 2932 S IH 35 Frontage Road
District 2 - New Braunfels First Church of the Nazarene, 210 W. Klein Road
District 3 - Seniors Center of Comal County, 655 Landa Street
District 4 - Christ Presbyterian Church, 1620 Common Street
District 5 - Comal County Goodwin Annex, 1297 Church Hill Drive
District 6 - Walnut Springs Elementary School, 1900 S. Walnut Avenue
Propositions (A-R) for the City Charter are attached in Exhibit A.
The polling places are pending finalized coordination with the Comal County elections department and the ISD contracts and may be subject to change.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
This item is for information purposes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost estimate for an election is approximately $18,968.40 for election workers, supplies, and training. (This amount is subject to change after the polling places are established).
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for Council consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.