HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7816 RESOLUTION 7816
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH RAMSEY COUNTY
FOR 2012 WITH A FOUR-YEAR EXTENSION THROUGH 2016
WHEREAS, the task of managing primary and general elections is a significant
responsibility requiring exacting oversight and countless hours of training and staff
development; and,
WHEREAS, each year the election laws are revised and updated making the
process increasingly complicated with complex procedural mandates; and,
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has offered to assume management and oversight of
Mounds View's elections on a one-year trial agreement with a four-year extension as
shown in the attached Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, the first-year cost of the agreement would be $36,500, for which the
County would handle all facets of the primary and general election process with the
exception of the following City responsibilities:
• Identify a City contact person for election issues
• Accept absentee ballots
• Canvass the election results
• Provide the title and text for any city-sponsored ballot questions, and
• Provide final approval of the polling places.
WHEREAS, the City would not be locked into a long-term contract and either party
would have the right to terminate by giving six months notice to be effective January 1St of
the following year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota, that it hereby approves entering into a one-year
agreement for election services with Ramsey County for 2012 at a one-year cost of
$36,500 with a renewal provision for an additional four years through the year 2016.
Adopt d this 8th day of August, 2011.
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)