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STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

Subject:Adopt Resolution No. 3972 Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to Consolidate and Canvass the Election and Permit the County Clerk of Fresno County to Render Specified Services to the City of Coalinga Relating to the Conduct of the Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Coalinga on November 3, 2020 and Appropriate Funds to Pay for Said Services
Meeting Date:June 18, 2020
From:Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by:Shannon Jensen, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk


I.    RECOMMENDATION:

The City Manager recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 3972 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno to consolidate and canvass the election and permit the County Clerk of Fresno County to render specified services to the City of Coalinga relating to the conduct of the Municipal Election to be held in the City of Coalinga on November 3, 2020 and appropriate funds to pay for said services. 

II.    BACKGROUND:

The Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters requests a Resolution be executed by the City Council no later than July 1, 2020 requesting that the Fresno County Clerk/Elections Official conduct the City of Coalinga election. 

III.   DISCUSSION:



IV.   ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may request changes to the language in the Resolution, however a Resolution ordering the election and requesting consolidation must be submitted to the County on or before July 1, 2020. 

V.    FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be a cost associated with the election. The proposed budget includes $51,000 to cover elections costs.  

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
RESO#3972_Municipal_Election_for_the_City_of_Coalinga_110320_061820.pdfResolution No. 3972