Title
An Ordinance approving the 2020 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and on behalf of the City. (F&BC 2/10/20)
Body
Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving the 2020 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
Key Issues:
Each year, the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners (JCBEC) uses certain City and Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation owned facilities as polling places. For 2020, JCBEC has requested the use of Gamber Community Center, Longview Community Center, Legacy Park Community Center and City Hall for elections to be held in March, April, August and November 2020. JCBEC has also incorporated its' February 2021 election in the poll contract.
Because JCBEC is a political subdivision, RSMo. Section 70.220-70.230 is applicable, and requires the approval of the Agreements by the governing body of Lee's Summit, Missouri.
Proposed Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move for second reading of an Ordinance approving the 2020 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an Ordinance approving the 2020 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
Background:
Each year, the Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners (JCBEC) uses certain City and Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation owned facilities as polling places. For 2020, JCBEC has requested the use of Gamber Community Center, Longview Community Center, Legacy Park Community Center and City Hall for elections to be held in March, April, August and November 2020. JCBEC has also incorporated its' February 2021 election dates in the poll contract.
Presenter
Christal Weber, Assistant City Manager
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of an Ordinance approving the 2020 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and on behalf of the City.
Committee Recommendation
A motion was made by Councilmember Forte, seconded by Councilmember Carlyle, to recommend this ordinance for approval to City Council. The motion passed unanimously 3-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Lopez "Absent").