ORD 2021-02 Adopted ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02
AN ORDINANCE TO PARTNER WITH THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF
REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT A PORTION OF THE
2021 CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina,and Ordinance No.
2020-35 adopted December 7, 2020, the City of North Augusta will hold an election on April
27, 2021 to elect the Mayor and three City Council Members; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to partner with the Aiken County Board of
Registration and Elections to conduct a portion of the election; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING
DULY ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
I. The City Administrator is authorized to enter into an agreement
with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections. Under the
terms of the agreement, the Aiken County Board of Registration and
Elections will provide:
a. Staffing of polling locations on Election Day, Tuesday, April 27,
2021
b. Delivery, set-up, maintenance, and removal of voting machines
c.Absentee and provisional ballots; seals, forms, and supplies
d. Poll workers and support staff
II. The Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections has estimated the
election costs and expenses to be $5,376.82 and to be paid from the City
Council Professional Services account.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
second reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS I5+ DAY OF
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First Reading Febr� 1, ;off
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Second Reading M arcl, ,Io a 1
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
North ~� Municipal Election Commission
P. O.Box 6400
North Augusta.South Carolina 29861
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January 20,2021
James S.Clifford
City Administrator
City of North Augusta
P.O. Box 6400
North Augusta, South Carolina 29861
Dear Mr. Clifford.
The Municipal Election Commission desires to partner with the Aiken County Board of
Registration and Elections to conduct a portion of the 2021 General Election on Tuesday,
April 27, 2021,and run-off,if necessary. As required by Title 5-15-145 an ordinance is
required for the agreement of the City of North Augusta and Aiken County.
With Council's approval,the Commission respectfully requests the City Administrator enter
into an agreement with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections to provide
staffing of polling locations;delivery, set-up,maintenance,and removal of voting
machines; absentee and provisional ballots;seals,forms and supplies;poll workers and
support staff. The cost of the General Election has been estimated to be$5376.82. These
election expenses are budgeted in the 2021 Annual Municipal Budget in the City Council
Professional Services account.
Sincerely,
Ben Watson
Machela Knox
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City Of North Augusta General Election April
27, 2021 Cost Quanity Total
Estimated Cost
Nine Polling Location
Absentee Ballot Mail Out 1.45 20 $29.00
Printing Emergency/Provisional 0.35 500 $175
Seals-Forms-Supplies $15
Subtotal $219
2 Polling Location Technician $150.00 2 $300
Mileage for Polling Location Technicians 50 2 $100
Mileage for 2 Commissioners 50 2 $100
Clerks Election Day 75 9 $675
Election Day Poll Workers 75 30 $2,250
Subtotal $3,425
Election Day Base 6:30 AM until B:OOpm
Excutive Director $26.00 13hr $338
Assistant Director $21.00 13hr $273
Election Tech $13.00 13hr $169
Clerk III $14.00 13hr $182
Delivery Uhaul $39.95 3 Days $119.85
Est Mileage $0.99 150 miles $148.50
Enviromental Fee $5
Rental Protection $70
Tax $27.47
Driver $100 2 $200.00
Loader $100.00 2 $200.00
Subtotal $1,733
For the General
Total $5,376.82 Election