SUBJECT
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A Resolution ordering and proclaiming a Joint General City Runoff Election to be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026; within and for the City of Laredo, Texas, for the purpose of electing the City of Laredo Mayor; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator in the amount of $97,475.17 for the purpose of conducting the runoff election.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
BACKGROUND
On August 3, 2026, the City Council ordered and proclaimed a General Election for the purpose of electing the Mayor, City Council Members for Districts I, II, III, VI, and Municipal Court Judge Position I, to be held on November 3, 2026, designating polling places, providing for publication, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting a joint election.
Pursuant to the City Charter, Article X, Section 10.04, and applicable provisions of the Texas Election Code 2.021, a runoff election shall be conducted when following the canvass of the results of the General Election in which no candidate received the required number of votes for election.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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City Management and City Secretary’s Office, recommends it necessary to order and proclaim a Joint General Runoff Election Resolution, to designate polling places, provide for publication and notice as required by law, and authorize City Manager to enter into the necessary agreement with Webb County Elections Office/Administrator to conduct a General City Runoff Election to be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026 - 2027
Budgeted Y/N? Yes
Source of Funds: City Secretary Office - Elections Services
Account #: 101-1720-513-55-96
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Not Applicable
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $97,475.17 is available in the General Fund City Secretary Election Services.