HomeMy WebLinkAboutC2026-145 - 8/11/2026 - Approved AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT JOINT ELECTION
BETWEEN CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND NUECES COUNTY
FOR THE NOVEMBER 3,2026,ELECTION
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF NUECES §
This Agreement to Conduct Joint Election(this "Agreement") is entered into by and among City
of Corpus Christi, a political subdivision of the State of Texas (the "ENTITY"), and Nueces
County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, (the "COUNTY"), each individually, a
"Entity" or, collectively,the "Entities,' pursuant to Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code.
RECITALS
WHEREAS the ENTITY and the COUNTY each expect to call an election to be held on
November 3, 2026 ("Election Day"); and
WHEREAS the ENTITY and the COUNTY desire to conduct such elections jointly pursuant to
Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code, and
WHEREAS the ENTITY and the COUNTY desire to enter into a contract setting out the
respective responsibilities of the Entities;
NOW, THEREFORE,the Entities agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
1.01 The Entities have entered into this agreement to conduct a joint election on November 3,2026.
The purpose of this agreement is to maintain consistency and accessibility in voting practices,
polling places,and election procedures in order to best assist the voters of the Parties.
ARTICLE II
JOINT ELECTION
2.01 The Entities agree to conduct their respective November 3, 2026, elections jointly pursuant to
Chapter 271 of the Texas Election Code. The entities agree that early voting and regular Election
Day voting shall be conducted jointly. The Entities agree to the use of common polling places for
both early voting and Election Day, specifically the polling locations established by the Nueces
County Commissioners Court. The Entities also agree that the election officers may be appointed
to serve both elections. The Parties agree to use a single ballot where appropriate,and that common
equipment and ballot boxes may be used for both elections for all relevant purposes as provided
in Chapter 271.
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ARTICLE III.
TERM
3.01 Except as hereinafter set out,the term of this Contract shall be from the time of last execution
until all items with respect to this Contract have been completed.
ARTICLE IV
CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES
4.01 The Entity acknowledges that they have contracted for election services to be provided by
the Nueces County Election Officer for the elections. The Nueces County Election Officer will
serve as the Election Officer and the Early Voting Clerk for each entity for the joint election.
ARTICLE V
EACH ENTITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS PRO RATA COST OF SERVICE AS BILLED
5.01 All costs incurred by the entities attributable to the coordination, supervision,and runningof
the election and incurred on behalf of the entities, including expenses for supplies in connection
with the election school(s), election supplies, wages paid for election workers, any paper ballots
to be used for the election,..and any other expenses reasonably and directly related to the election,
including, without limitation, rental and programming of direct recording electronic voting
devices and audio ballots shall be borne by the Parties based on the Election Services Agreement
with the County Election Officer, and each Entity will be responsible for their pro rata portion.
ARTICLE VI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.1 This Agreement shall be construed under and in accordance with the Iaws of the State of
Texas, and all obligations of the entities created hereunder are performable in Nueces County,
Texas.
5.2 In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall for any reason
be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the invalidity, illegality, or
uaenforceability shall not affect any other provision, and this Agreement shall be construed as if
the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been a part of the Contract.
5.3 This Agreement 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.
5.4 No amendment,modification, or alteration of this Agreement shall be binding unless it is
in writing, dated subsequent to the date of the Agreement, and duly executed by all of the entities.
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IN TESTIMONY Wl IEREOF,the entities hereto have executed this Agreement on the dates
identified below,with the effective date being the date of execution by the last signatory.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI:
BY: i � �'�-Pa• �6
Peter Zanoni Date
City Manager
Attest:
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City Secretary
Approved as to form: SECREARY
Lisa Aguilar
Assistant City Attorney
For City Attorney
NUECES COUNTY:
Connie Scott O? Date
County Judge v
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County Clerk
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