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Elections Department recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Registrar of Voters to sign the Voting System Replacement Grant Agreement 25G30106 with the State of California, with a term of July 1, 2025, or upon approval by the California State Department of General Services, whichever is later, through August 31, 2026; in the amount of $143,724.10; and
2) Authorize the Registrar of Voters, or Assistant Registrar of Voters, contingent upon approval by County Counsel to sign amendments to Voting System Replacement Agreement Number 25G30106 that would extend the grant funding period without increasing Net County Cost.
FUNDING: 75% State Funding and 25% County Match.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The purpose of this grant is to provide counties within the state of California, as appropriated by the State and pursuant to California Elections Code sections 19400 and 19402 administered by the Secretary of State, with state funds to reimburse counties for voting system replacement activities subject to the provisions of the Agreement and all requirements of state and federal law, regulations and procedures. The County has previously received grants for these purposes, as described below in the Prior Board Action section. This grant will provide the Elections Department with $143,724.10 in funds for the upgrade of the equipment used in the execution of County elections.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could not approve the grant, and the Election Department would lose $143,724.10 in unused grant funds and, no longer get reimbursed for the upgrade of equipment used in the execution of County elections.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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