2009-036S:I~ur Documentsl0rdinances1091DISD-City Jaint Electian.dac
ORDINANCE No. Da
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DENTON
AND THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATING TO HOLDING
THEIR ELECTIONS JOINTLY ON MAY 9, 2009 IN ELECTION DISTRICTS THAT CAN
BE SERVED BY COMMON POLLING PLACES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION I. The Mayar and City Secretary are hereby authorized to execute and attest,
respectively, to an Agreement between the City of Dentan and the Denton Independent School
District relating to holding their elections jointly on May 9, 2009 in election districts that can be
served by common polling places within the terms and conditions being contained in the
Agreement which is attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance for all purposes.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the a~ da of 2009.
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MARK A. O ,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER yVALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
BY;
APP VEDA O LEGAL FORM:
ANITA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
Joint Election Agreement
City of Denton and Denton Independent School District
This 'oint election a Bement is made this ~ ~ da o , 2009, by and between the City J y of Denton City} and the Denton Independent School District District}.
Whereas, the City plans to hold a city council election on May 9, 2009 for the purpose of electing
four single member districts; and
Whereas, the District plans to hold a board of Trustees Election on May 9, 2009 for the purpose of
electing Board of Trustees for Place one and Place Two; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 11.05 S 1 of the Texas Education Code and Section 271.002 of the
Texas Election Code, the City and District desire to enter into an agreement to hold their elections
jointly in the election districts that can be served by common polling places; and
Whereas, the parties to this agreement serve voters within the same boundaries, and it would be to
the benefit of the City, Denton ISD, and the citizens and voters thereof to hold the elections jointly.
Now, therefore, it is agreed that a joint election will be held by the Denton ISD and the City of
Denton under the following terms and conditions:
A. The parties agree to hold their elections jointly in the election precincts that can be
served by common polling places. The District agrees to use the City's polling
locations. District shall be responsible far all procedureslexpenses associated with
any satellite earlylelection day polling locations.
1. Early Voting by Personal Appearance shall be conducted for both entities by
City officials at City Hall, 215 E. McKinney, Denton, Texas.
2. The City shall arrange for the use of all Election Day polling places. District
polling places shall coincide with City polling places. Currently, those
locations are District One, Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center; District
Two, North Branch Library; District Three, North Lakes Recreation Center;
and District Four, Denia Recreation Center. City will notify District 90 days
in advance of the election should these locations change.
3. District shall provide City a list of voting locations for those Denton County
election precincts outside City limits but inside District limits.
4. The District shall be responsible for any satellite early or election day polling
locations and all procedures and costs associated with those locations.
B. All records pertaining to the election of the entities shall be combined in any manner
convenient and adequate to record and report the results of each election.
1. The City and District shall prepare separate Notice of Election and order of
Election notices, shall publish same separately and separately be responsible
for payment of these publications.
2. The City and District shall prepare and submit separate Department of Justice
submissions when necessary.
3. The City shall be responsible for the publication of the Notice of Public Test.
4. The City shall be responsible for posting all notices and schedules for Early
Voting and Election Day except for any District satellite locations noted
ear ier.
5. Denton County Elections Administrator shall prepare the unofficial canvass
report after all precincts have been counted, and will provide a copy of the
unofficial canvass to the City and District as soon as possible after all returns
have been tallied.
C. The City shall arrange for appointment, notification including Writ of Election}, training and compensation of all presiding judges, alternate judges, interpreters,
Central Counting Station personnel and the Early Voting Ballot Board, except for any
District satellite locations noted earlier.
~ . The City shall be responsible for notification of each Election Day and Early
Voting Presiding Judge and Alternate Judge of his or her appointment. The
City shall determine the number of clerks to work during Early Voting and on
Election Day at the polling locations. Any person who is qualified to serve as
an election officer in the election of either one of the entities maybe
appointed to serve in the joint election.
2, The City shall compensate each election judge and worker for services
rendered based on the hourly rates set by the City.
3. Election Judges will attend the City's school of instruction.
D. The City shall procure, prepare, and distribute ballots, election kits and election
supp yes.
l . At each polling place, a single ballot form shall be used which will show all
the offices to be voted on in the elections of bath entities at that polling place;
provided, however, that no voter shall be provided a ballot containing any
office on which the voter is ineligible to vote. In such cases, separate ballots
will be provided to voters residing in areas where boundaries are not coextensive.
2. The City and District shall conduct separate drawings for place on the ballot
no later than the day following the last day for filing for place on the ballot.
Following which the District shall provide the City Secretary with a certified
list of candidates and order of placement on the ballot. The City Secretary
shall prepare the ballot for the joint election for both entities and enter into an
agreement with Denton County Elections Administrator for preparation and
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printing of the ballots. District shall certify the accuracy of the ballot proof
prior to being forwarded to Denton County.
3. The City shall procure and arrange for the distribution of all election equipment and supplies required to hold an election. The City shall secure
election kits that include the legal documentation required to hold an election
and all supplies.
E. The City Secretary shall be appointed the Early Voting Clerk for the City. The
District shall appoint an Early Voting Clerk to receive applications for early voting
ballots to be voted by mail in accordance with Title 7.
1. The City shall supervise and conduct Early Voting by mail and in person and
shall secure personnel to serve as Early Voting Clerks.
2. Early Voting dates and time for the District shall be the same as those far the
City except for any satellite District locations. District shall determine dates and times for those locations.
3. The remaining procedures for conducting the District's early voting by mail
shall be completed by the City Early Voting Clerk.
F. The City shall enter into an agreement with the Denton County Elections
Administrator for the tabulation of the voted ballots in accordance with Section
127.000 of the Texas Election Code.
1. The Counting Station Manager shall be the Elections Administrator of
Denton County, Texas. Central Counting Station Judge shall be appointed by
the City. The Tabulation Supervisor and Tabulation Gperator shall be
provided by the Denton County Elections Administration Office.
2. The Denton County Elections Administrator shall prepare, test and run the
County's tabulation system in accordance with statutory requirements and
county policies.
G. The reasonable and necessary expense of holding said joint election will be paid by
the City, except that one-half ~ 112} of the expense shall be paid to the City by the
District upon receipt of satisfactory billing and invoices reflecting the total of such
expense.
H. General Provisions of this agreement include:
1. Candidates shall file in the appropriate jurisdiction as provided by the Texas
Election Code.
2. The City shall be appointed the custodian of the voted ballots and shall retain
all election materials for a period as determined by the Texas Election Code.
Pending no litigation and as prescribed by law, the voted ballots and election
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materials will be destroyed in a manner prescribed by the Texas Election
Code.
3. If the District cancels their election pursuant to Section 2.053 of the Texas
Election code, the District shall reimburse the City for any expenses incurred
on behalf of the District prior to the date of cancellation.
4. The provisions of this joint agreement will not be in effect if the City cancels
their election in its entirety. If the City cancels a portion of their election and
therefore a polling location is no longer required in a certain area yr areas, but
the District still requires a polling site in the area or areas, the City shall still
conduct the election and the District shall be responsible for 100% of the
expenses associated with the conduct of the election in those areas where the
City's election was canceled.
5. This agreement does not apply to any election held by either entity other than
the May General Election.
This agreement shall become effective upon the adoption by the governing body of each of the entities of a resolution approving this agreement and shall be effective each successive year
thereafter until terminated in writing by either entity at least ninety X90} days prior to the election
date.
A roved, this da of 200 , by t e Ci c 1 of the C' of Denton. PP Y
Mar A. ug s
Mayor, City of Denton, exas
est:
J nifer a ers
ty Sec ry
Approved as to form:
qty Attorney
Approved, this day , 2009 by the Board of Trustees of the Denton
Independent School District.
Board President
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B Secretary
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