HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 9.1(b)--Consider Accepting the Report on Expected Increase in Costs of Elections
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Accept the report regarding the expected increase to the cost of municipal elections; and consider
appointing one or two Council Members to craft a letter to the Shasta County Board of
Supervisors regarding the increased costs.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with writing a letter to the Shasta County (County) Board of
Supervisors.
Alternative Action
City Council (Council) could choose to forego the recommended action and/or provide
alternative direction.
Background/Analysis
The County is endeavoring to develop a new voting process using a “hand-count” rather than a
machine tally. While the process is yet to be fully developed, it is clear there will be an increase
in costs associated with this process. By way of example, the City of Redding’s cost for the
November 2022 election was $46,630.38. The County Elections Office has estimated this same
election, using a “hand count” process, would cost $176,645. This estimate does not include
overhead costs pursuant to Government Code 51350 nor does it include costs associated with a
larger facility, recruitment, cameras, tables, supplies, security, set up and tear down for each
election, and any other unforeseen cost. Due to this increased cost, the Council may wish to send
a letter to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors indicating its concerns.
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
ITEM NO. 9.1(b)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
btippin@cityofredding.org
btippin@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 9.1(b)--Consider appointing one or two members of the Council to craft a letter
to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors regarding increased election costs.
Barry Tippin, City Manager
Report to Redding City Council July 7, 2023
Re: 9.1(b)--Consider Accepting the Report on Expected Increase in Costs of Elections Page 2
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required. Once the project is fully defined and prior to construction, the applicable
environmental reviews will be completed.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Budget and Financial Management – “Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial
Plans for all funds.”
• Communication and Transparency – “Improve the quality of communication with the
public and City employees to enhance knowledge and increase transparency to improve
public trust.”