HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 021324-5.C - Voting SystemsRESOLUTION NO. �Zt32�1-5�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, ALLOWING FOR THE USE OF UPDATED VOTING
EQUIPMENT AS ALLOWED IN STATE LAW.
WHEREAS, Section 61.012 of the Texas Election Code requires that the provision at
least one accessible voting system in each polling place used in a Texas election on or
after August 1, 2023, and requires that this system must comply with state and federal
laws setting the requirements for voting systems that permit voters with physical
disabilities to cast a secret ballot.; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Texas Secretary of State has certified that the
ExpressVote® Universal Voting System Version 6.3.0.0 provided by Election Systems &
Software (ES&S) is an accessible voting system that may legally be used in Texas
elections. Early voting and election day voting, including provisional ballots will take
place on the ExpressVote® Universal Voting System, ballot marking device, in
conjunction with the DS200 and DS300 Digital® Precinct Scanner. The DS850 Digital®
Central Count Scanner will be used to process all by mail ballots; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 123 of the Texas Election Code authorize the acquisition of voting
systems by local political subdivisions and further mandate certain minimum
requirements for contracts relating to the acquisition of such voting systems;
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has approved a Joint Election Agreement and
Contract for Election Services with Williamson County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 31
and 271 of the Texas Election Code (the "Joint Election Agreement").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein
and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby adopts the ExpressVote®
Universal Voting System and DS200 and DS300 Digital® Precinct Scanner voting
system pursuant to Section 123.001 of the Texas Elections Code.
Section 3. Pursuant to the Joint Election Agreement, the City Council of the City of
Georgetown hereby authorizes the Williamson County Elections Administrator, Bridgette
Escobedo„ as the City's election officer to provide at least one ExpressVote® Universal
Voting System and DS200 and DS300 Digital® Precinct Scanner which may be acquired
by any legal means available to Williamson County, including but not limited to lease or
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Adopting Williamson County's New Voting Systems
Date Adopted: February 13, 2024
rental from any other legal source, as authorized or required by Sections 123.032 and
123.035, Texas Election Code.
Section 4. The Mayor of the City of Georgetown is authorized to execute and the City
Secretary is authorized to attest to this Resolution on behalf of the City Council
Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approve by City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of February 2024 by the City Council of the
City of Georgetown. n
ATTEST:
Robyn De mare, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
kye arson, City Attorney
THE CITY OFIGEORGETOWN:
Josh
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Adopting Williamson County's New Voting Systems
Date Adopted: February 13, 2024