AGENDA DATE: 8/7/2019
TITLE:
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Ordinance to Update the Address of the Branchlands Precinct Polling Place Location
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 2, Administration, Article 1, Elections, to update the address of the Branchlands Precinct polling place location
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Bessette, Washburne, Schermerhorn
PRESENTER (S): Jake Washburn
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On November 6, 2017, after the extension of Hillsdale Drive was completed, the address of the Senior Center, which is the polling place for the Branchlands precinct of the Rio Magisterial District, was officially changed from 1180 Pepsi Place to 491 Hillsdale Drive.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government’s capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: Staff has prepared the attached draft ordinance (Attachment A) to amend County Code § 2-102, Rio Magisterial District, to update the address of the Senior Center as 491 Hillsdale Drive.
The adoption of the proposed ordinance would require that the Registrar’s Office mail out new voter cards to the voters in the Branchlands Precinct at an approximate cost of $1,100.00.
BUDGET IMPACT: The Registrar expects to be able to fund the approximate $1,100.00 mailing cost from his current FY 20 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that, after the public hearing, the Board adopt the attached draft ordinance (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Proposed Ordinance