Title
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3845 calling a Special Election on proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter to be held on May 4, 2024, authorizing the City Manager to execute an election services contract with the Dallas County Elections Department; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2023, the Charter Review Committee completed its review of the City Charter and submitted its final report to the City Council to consider proposed amendments. After reviewing the recommendations proposed by the Committee, the City Council voted to approve the recommendations brought forward by the Committee.
Ordinance No. 3845 calls for a special election to be held on May 4, 2024, to bring forward amendments to the City Charter to be placed on the ballot. Ordinance No. 3845 also authorizes the execution of a joint election services contract with Dallas County Elections.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds have been budgeted for election services in the Administration Elections account.
DISTRICT:
Citywide
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3845 as presented.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3845 as presented.
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3845, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Ordinance No. 3845