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• • <br />CITY OF LA PORTE <br />CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE <br />.INTEROFFICE .MEMORANDUM <br />May 1, 2004 <br />T0: Mayor and City Council <br />FROM: M. A. Gillett, TRMC~ r~ <br />City Secretary <br />SUBJECT: Mayoral Election July 24, 2004 <br />Due to the death of Mayor Malone, we have been advised by the City Attorney, the City must hold a <br />special election on July 24, 2004, with the potential for arun-off. Preparations for that election will begin <br />immediately, concurrent with the General Election now underway, which also has the potential fora run- <br />off. <br />The part-time Communication employee, Teo Pena, will be graduating from college on May 14, 2004, <br />pursuing full-time work in his majored field. Therefore, this will result in a transitional period. The part- <br />time Records Technician, Susan Felty, may be required to work up to 40 hours, instead of 20 hours, to <br />assist with the demands of the office. Because we are only halfway through the budget year, additional <br />funding, if needed, will be identified and requested at a future time. <br />The FY 2003-2004 Budget includes $20,000 for an election and run-off. Costs include rental of election <br />equipment, elections supplies, legal publishing, ballots, legal fees, miscellaneous supplies and services <br />and personnel costs for election workers. With the upcoming Special Election and possible run-off, <br />additional funding may be needed. Once the Regular Election is concluded, staff will be in a better <br />position to calculate funding needs for the Special Election. It is possible that we will be coming back to <br />Council for a budget adjustment to fund the Special Election, if the current budget falls short. <br />It is my duty and responsibility to assure that the office is fully staffed to provide adequate services to our <br />Community. My staff and I have the energy and desire to fulfill these duties. <br />C Debra Feazelle, City Manager <br />