PRESENTER: Presenter
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
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Approval of a contract between the City of New Braunfels and Guadalupe County and a joint election agreement between the City of New Braunfels, Guadalupe County, the City of Selma, City of Universal City, City of Santa Clara, Navarro ISD, Liberty Trails MUD, and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, regarding the May 2, 2026, election, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Texas Election Code and the Texas Education Code provide provisions for School Districts to enter into agreements with municipalities to hold elections jointly to serve affected voters adequately and conveniently by providing common polling locations.
The attached agreement will allow for the City of New Braunfels, Guadalupe County, the City of Selma, City of Universal City, City of Santa Clara, Navarro ISD, Liberty Trails MUD, and Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City for the May 2, 2026, Election. Additionally, the agreement will provide for common election day polling locations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost estimate for an election is approximately $15,010 for election workers, supplies, and training (This amount is subject to change after the polling places are established).
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this item.