13 - Contract for Election Services

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Information Act. The election records shall be stored at the offices of the Elections Administrator, who shall ensure that the records are maintained in an orderly manner so that the records are clearly identifiable and retrievable. Records of the election shall be retained and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Section 66.058 of the Texas Election Code. If records of the election are involved in any pending election contest, investigation, litigation, or open records request, the Elections Administrator shall maintain the records until final resolution or until final judgment, whichever is applicable. It is the responsibility of the Entity to bring to the attention of the Elections Administrator any notice of pending election contest, investigation, litigation or open records request which may be filed with the Entity. The Elections Administrator shall notify the Entity of the planned destruction of any records of the election prior to the record's destruction. XIV. SPECIAL ELECTIONS The Entity understands and agrees that the cost estimates provided within this contract are for the Entity's general election and that any special election(s) called may increase the cost of the election. XV. RECOUNTS A recount may be obtained as provided by Title 13 of the Texas Election Code. The Entity agrees that any recount shall take place at the offices of the Elections Administrator, and that the Elections Administrator shall serve as Recount Supervisor and the official of the Entity performing the duties of a secretary under the Texas Election Code, or its lawful designee, shall serve as Recount Coordinator. The Elections Administrator agrees to provide advisory services to the Entity as necessary to conduct a proper recount. XVI. COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Elections Administrator will assist the Entity in securing adequate polling places, rent free if available; however, it is the responsibility of the Entity to ensure that the polling places comply with current accessibility standards as set forth in the Americans With Disabilities Act and any state or local laws or ordinances. Accessibility compliance shall be at the Entity's expense. In the event that compliance cannot be achieved, the Entity agrees to indemnify the Elections Administrator and Lamar County, Texas from any resulting liability, whether civil or criminal. XVII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS A. It is understood that to the extent space is available, that other political subdivisions may wish to participate in the use of the County's election equipment, and it is agreed that the Elections Administrator may contract with such other political subdivisions for such purposes and that in such event there may be an adjustment of C