TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Jonathan R. Lewis, ICMA-CM, City Manager
TITLE: Agreement to conduct the Special Primary Election on March 14, 2017, and the Special Election on May 9, 2017 between the Sarasota County Supervisor of Election and the City of North Port. The agreement will require a deposit of $20,000 with any costs incurred to the Supervisor of Elections above the $20,000.00 deposit to be billed in a final statement to the City of North Port after the final account of the Election(s).
Recommended Action
Approval of the Agreement between the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections and the City of North Port.
Background Information
At the July 26th Commission Regular Meeting the Commission approved Resolution No. 2016-R-18, calling for a Special Election to be held on May 9, 2017 and a Special Primary Election to be held on March 14, 2017, if necessary. The Agreement is being reviewed by the City Attorney.
Strategic Plan
N/A
Financial Impact
The amount for the special election was not budgeted in the FY 2017 budget. The City will look for savings in the General Fund during the year to cover the cost of this item. If enough savings in not identified throughout the year, either a budget amendment or use of contingency will be brought to Commission to fund this expenditure. Currently a deposit of $20,000 is due to the Supervisor of Elections.
Procurement
N/A
Attachments:
1. Agreement
Prepared by: Patsy Adkins
Department Director: Patsy Adkins