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Elections Department recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Delegate authority to the Registrar of Voters to execute the 24-25 Election Security Contract, based on the award letter, to receive Help America Vote Act grant funding in the amount of $15,789 for a term of June 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, for activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements;
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget transfer to increase revenue and appropriations to the Elections Department by $15,789 (4/5 vote required); and
3) Authorize the Registrar of Voters to administer any subsequent 24-25 Election Security Contract amendments to extend the grant funding period without changing the grant amount.
FUNDING: 100% Federal HAVA Grant Funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Secretary of State, through the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission, has made $15,789.00 available for Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant reimbursement funds to the El Dorado County Elections Department.
This funding is provided for activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including enhancing election technology and making election security improvements as authorized under sections 101, 103, and 104 of HAVA. The Elections Department will use the funds to update our voting system technology and procure other security enhancements to the systems, equipment and processes used in federal elections as determined necessary by the department in collaboration with County IT Department.
ALTERNATIVES
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PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel Approval
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No change to Net County Cost, budget amendment is attached.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Forward a signed minute order of Board action to Rena Russell in the Elections Department.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Rena Russell
Assistant Registrar of Voters