Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: City Manager’s Office
CM/ ACM: Bryan Langley
Date: February 14, 2017
SUBJECT
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Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding potential polling locations for the May 6, 2017 election.
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BACKGROUND
On February 7, 2017, the Council expressed interest in adding an additional Election Day polling location in each City voting district. Staff has identified the following 3 potential additional polling locations for the Council’s consideration: Pecan Creek Elementary, Fire Station #7, and South Branch Library. As proposed, Districts 1 and 2 would share Pecan Creek Elementary as a second polling location for residents in the southeast area of the City. Voters in each district would be assigned to a specific Election Day polling location based on their County precinct. Voters can continue to vote at any location in Denton County during early voting.
Attached as Exhibit 1 is a map of Denton County voting precincts overlaid with the City voting districts. Exhibit 2 shows staff proposed Election Day polling locations by individual precincts. Staff is awaiting confirmation from DISD that Pecan Creek will be available for use in the May election. If the campus is unavailable, staff will bring forward alternative options for Districts 1 and 2.
Costs for the three additional polling locations are estimated to be between $15,000 and $30,000, depending on cost-sharing between jurisdictions.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 - Map of County Voting Precincts
Exhibit 2 - Proposed Polling Locations
Respectfully submitted:
Alison Ream
Administrative Services Manager