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Council approves Fulton County IGA for municipal elections; runoff cost estimated at $79,616.45

5330625 · July 8, 2025

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Summary

The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Fulton County to conduct the municipal general/special election; the city will pay nothing for the general election but a runoff would cost an estimated $79,616.45, per the city clerk's presentation.

The City Clerk presented an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Fulton County for election administration at the July 7 council meeting; the council voted to approve the contract.

The clerk told council the county charges the city nothing for the municipal general election but that runoffs incur a cost; the clerk said the estimated cost for a runoff is $79,616.45 and noted the final amount could change depending on how many municipalities participate in the runoff.

Councilmember Straubshire moved to approve the IGA and the corresponding invoice; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Ending: The council approved the county election IGA. City staff will proceed with the county for election administration and will notify council should projected runoff costs change.