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R-07-02-22-8F2 - 2/22/2007RESOLUTION NO. R -07-02-22-8F2 WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock wishes to enter into a contract with the Williamson County Elections Administrator to conduct the May 12, 2007 election, and WHEREAS, the Williamson County Elections Administrator has submitted a proposed Election Services Contract ("Contract"), and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enter into said Contract, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City an Election Services Contract with the Williamson County Elections Administrator to conduct the May 12, 2007 election, a copy of said Contract being attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein for all purposes. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended. RESOLVED this 22nd day of February. 00 N ayor ity of Rou d Rock, Texas CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secretary 0:\wdox\RESOUrI\R70222F2.WPD/rmc THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES This Contract is entered into by and between the WILLIAMSON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR (ADMINISTRATOR) on behalf of WILLIAMSON County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and the CITY OF ROUND ROCK (CITY) individually, a "Party" or, collectively, the "Parties," pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 31.092. RECITALS WHEREAS, CITY, by appropriate action of its governing body acting in accordance with all applicable laws, has called a joint election to be held with WILLIAMSON County and desires that certain election services be provided by ADMINISTRATOR through the Elections Department; and WHEREAS, ADMINISTRATOR has provided a cost estimate for election services to be rendered by CITY under this Contract, which estimate is $13,000.00; and WHEREAS, CITY and ADMINISTRATOR desire to enter into a contract setting out the respective responsibilities of the parties; NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I PURPOSE 1.01 The Parties have entered into this Contract for election services described in Article II to be provided to CITY for its election to be held on May 12, 2007. ARTICLE II SERVICES 2.01 ADMINISTRATOR agrees to provide to CITY the following general services: (A) Procure and distribute election supplies, including, but not limited to, the preparation, printing and distribution of ballots and sample ballots; Procure election judges and clerks for early voting and Election Day voting; (B) (C) Procure early voting polling places and Election Day polling places, as ordered; (D) Procure, prepare, and distribute adequate election equipment and transport equipment to and from the initial polling locations, including early voting substations, for CITY; 1 1 EXHIBIT TIAIT (E) Distribute the lists of registered voters to be used in conducting the election, as provided by WILLIAMSON County Voter Registration pursuant to the request by CITY; (F)Pay Election Day and early voting judges and clerks; (G) Pay the judges for election night returns and early voting returns; (H) Provide information for election officers; (I) Provide general overall supervision of the election and advisory services; (J) Prepare writ of election to election officers and notice of appointment to Presiding and Alternate judges, as required by law; (K) Conduct early voting, in person and by mail, for CITY; (L) Establish a Central Counting Station for the purpose of tabulating ballots; (M) Provide such incidental related services as may be necessary to effect the election; (N) Meet ADA requirements as the law relates to polling locations and voter assistance, etc; and (0) Provide for Central Count Tabulation (s): a. Preparation and programming of the ballots on the ES&S 650 Optical Scanner b. Preparation and tabulation of votes from the iVotronic Voting System. ARTICLE III SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 3.01 Specific services to be provided related to the general services identified in Article II shall be performed in accordance with the time requirements set out in the Texas Election Code. ARTICLE IV SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY COUNTY 4.01 ADMINISTRATOR shall have no responsibility for insuring the passage of the appropriate Election Order by CITY, preparing or sending Justice Department Submissions, publishing and (or) posting the election notice as required by the Texas Election Code Section 4.003, or canvassing election results. ADMINISTRATOR shall have no responsibility as custodian of CITY'S election records. 2 ARTICLE V TERM 5.01 Except as hereinafter set out, the term of this Contract shall be from the time of execution until all items with respect to this Contract and the election held hereunder have been completed. ARTICLE VI COST OF SERVICE AND BILLING 6.01 In consideration for the services provided hereunder by ADMINISTRATOR, CITY agrees to pay ADMINISTRATOR its pro rata share of performing the services, including any overtime incurred by ADMINISTRATOR'S employees. CITY further agrees to deposit with ADMINISTRATOR $ (67% of the cost) no later than March 12, 2007 to cover the estimated pro rata cost. The balance of projected costs will be due not later than July 2, 2007. 6.02 In the event the actual election costs exceed CITY'S deposit, the difference between the actual costs and the deposit will be paid by CITY within 30 days after receiving an itemized invoice from ADMINISTRATOR. Payment shall be made by check payable to WILLIAMSON COUNTY and mailed to: Elections Administrator 301 SE Inner Loop, Box 0209 Georgetown, TX 78627-0209 6.03 Any monies remaining after the payment of all costs of elections bills, shall be the property of the CITY and returned to it. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS 7.01 This Contract shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in WILLIAMSON County, Texas. 7.02 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision, and this Contract shall be construed as if the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been a part of the Contract. 7.03 This Contract constitutes the only agreement of the Parties hereto and supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreement between the parties respecting the written subject matter. 7.04 No amendment, modification, or alteration of this Contract shall be binding unless it is in writing, dated subsequent to the date of the Contract and duly executed by the Parties. 3 Executed in triplicate originals this _ day of 2007. BY: WILLIAMSON COUNTY CITY OF ROUND ROCK ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR RICK BARRON 4 BY: PRINT: Nyle Maxwell TITLE: Mayor DATE: February 15, 2007 SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - February 22, 2007 ITEM: 8.F.2. Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Election Services Contract with the Williamson County Elections Administrator for the May 12, 2007 City Election. Department: Administration Department Staff Person: Christine Martinez, City Secretary Justification: This contract is for election services from the Williamson County Election Administrator for the May 12, 2007 City Election. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the Administrator and the City for the election. Funding: Cost: $13,000 (estimate) Source of funds: Operating Budget Outside Resources: N/A Background Information: The Election Administrator for Williamson County has been conducting the City's elections since 1991. Public Comment: None THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES This Contract is entered into by and between the WILLIAMSON COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR (ADMINISTRATOR) on behalf of WILLIAMSON County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, and the CITY OF ROUND ROCK (CITY) individually, a "Party" or, collectively, the "Parties," pursuant to Texas Election Code Section 31.092. RECITALS WHEREAS, CITY, by appropriate action of its governing body acting in accordance with all applicable laws, has called a joint election to be held with WILLIAMSON County and desires that certain election services be provided by ADMINISTRATOR through the Elections Department; and WHEREAS, ADMINISTRATOR has provided a cost estimate for election services to be rendered by CITY under this Contract, which estimate is $13,000.00; and WHEREAS, CITY and ADMINISTRATOR desire to enter into a contract setting out the respective responsibilities of the parties; NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE I PURPOSE 1.01 The Parties have entered into this Contract for election services described in Article II to be provided to CITY for its election to be held on May 12, 2007. ARTICLE II SERVICES 2.01 ADMINISTRATOR agrees to provide to CITY the following general services: (A) Procure and distribute election supplies, including, but not limited to, the preparation, printing and distribution of ballots and sample ballots; (B) Procure election judges and clerks for early voting and Election Day voting; (C) Procure early voting polling places and Election Day polling places, as ordered; (D) Procure, prepare, and distribute adequate election equipment and transport equipment to and from the initial polling locations, including early voting substations, for CITY; 1 (E) Distribute the lists of registered voters to be used in conducting the election, as provided by WILLIAMSON County Voter Registration pursuant to the request by CITY; (F) Pay Election Day and early voting judges and clerks; (G) Pay the judges for election night returns and early voting returns; (H) Provide information for election officers; (I) Provide general overall supervision of the election and advisory services; (J) Prepare writ of election to election officers and notice of appointment to Presiding and Alternate judges, as required by law; (K) Conduct early voting, in person and by mail, for CITY; (L) Establish a Central Counting Station for the purpose of tabulating ballots; (M) Provide such incidental related services as may be necessary to effect the election; (N) Meet ADA requirements as the law relates to polling locations and voter assistance, etc; and (0) Provide for Central Count Tabulation (s): a. Preparation and programming of the ballots on the ES&S 650 Optical Scanner b. Preparation and tabulation of votes from the iVotronic Voting *tan ARTICLE III SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES 3.01 Specific services to be provided related to the general services identified in Article II shall be performed in accordance with the time requirements set out in the Texas Election Code. ARTICLE IV SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY COUNTY 4.01 ADMINISTRATOR shall have no responsibility for insuring the passage of the appropriate Election Order by CITY, preparing or sending Justice Department Submissions, publishing and (or) posting the election notice as required by the Texas Election Code Section 4.003, or canvassing election results. ADMINISTRATOR shall have no responsibility as custodian of CITY'S election records. 2 ARTICLE V TERM 5.01 Except as hereinafter set out, the term of this Contract shall be from the time of execution until all items with respect to this Contract and the election held hereunder have been completed. ARTICLE VI COST OF SERVICE AND BILLING 6.01 In consideration for the services provided hereunder by ADMINISTRATOR, CITY agrees to pay ADMINISTRATOR its pro rata share of performing the services, including any overtime incurred by ADMINISTRATOR'S employees. CITY further agrees to deposit with ADMINISTRATOR $ (67% of the cost) no later than March 12, 2007 to cover the estimated pro rata cost. The balance of projected costs will be due not later than July 2, 2007. 6.02 In the event the actual election costs exceed CITY'S deposit, the difference between the actual costs and the deposit will be paid by CITY within 30 days after receiving an itemized invoice from ADMINISTRATOR. Payment shall be made by check payable to WILLIAMSON COUNTY and mailed to: Elections Administrator 301 SE Inner Loop, Box 0209 Georgetown, TX 78627-0209 6.03 Any monies remaining after the payment of all costs of elections bills, shall be the property of the CITY and returned to it. ARTICLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS 7.01 This Contract shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in WILLIAMSON County, Texas. 7.02 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Contract shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision, and this Contract shall be construed as if the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been a part of the Contract. 7.03 This Contract constitutes the only agreement of the Parties hereto and supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreement between the parties respecting the written subject matter. 7.04 No amendment, modification, or alteration of this Contract shall be binding unless it is in writing, dated subsequent to the date of the Contract and duly executed by the Parties. 3 Executed in triplicate originals this A,i2k- day of J th.(4 , 2007. BY: WILLIAMSON S UNTY ELECTIONS ► IN ' • T 1 R RICK BA 4 CITY OF ROUND ROCK BY: /� PRI T: / TITLE: Mayor