To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Adopt Resolution Authorizing the County to Extend Grant Funding Through the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Federal Funds, Agreement No. 21G30106; Authorize Clerk Recorder to Execute Necessary Documents and Approve the Attached Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $162,723 (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the county to extend the deadline for the sum of $162,723 through federal funds administered by the U.S. Elections Administration Commission (EAC) to assist the County in complying with the requirements of Section 301 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002; and
2. Adopt the attached supplemental budget for FY 2024-25 in the amount of $162,723 (4/5 Vote Required); and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return a certified copy of the attached resolution to the Office of Elections for further processing and submission to the Secretary of State; and
4. Authorize the Clerk Recorder to execute the necessary documents and the attached contract to carry out the purpose of the Board’s order.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
HAVA Section 301 funding is to assist the County in, or reimburse the County for, complying with the mandates of HAVA Section 301. Funding may be used for voting equipment for voters with disabilities, cost of voter education with respect to use of the voting systems, costs of election worker training with respect to use of the voting system, cost of vote by mail system equipment upgrades, and to meet the requirements of alternative language access pursuant to the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Federal funds via HAVA administered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1100,140) |
FY24-25 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
0 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
162,723 |
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|
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Total Expenditures |
162,723 |
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|
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (Fund, Budget Unit) |
FY24-25 |
|
|
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General Fund |
0 |
|
|
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State/Federal Funds |
162,723 |
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|
|
Fees/Other |
0 |
|
|
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Use of Fund Balance |
0 |
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|
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Contingencies |
0 |
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|
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Total Funding Sources |
162723 |
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*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The Grant Funding provided assists the Office of Elections in compliance with the mandates of HAVA Section 301. Agreement No. 21G30106 required a dedicated fund be created for this funding. There is no direct impact on the General Fund.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Staffing will not be impacted by this request.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
California Secretary of State
Humboldt County Auditor
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve the authorization of extension and miss the opportunity of using federal funds for the benefit of Humboldt County.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Contract 21G30106 HAVA 301 Funding
2. Supplemental Budget HAVA 301
3. Resolution
4. Agreement No. 21G30106
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 02/15/2022
File No.: 22-146