To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Adopt Resolution Authorizing the County to Receive Reimbursement Funding under the Help America Vote Act through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act; Supplemental Budget (4/5 Vote Required); and Authorize Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters to Execute Necessary Documents
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the county to receive reimbursement funding not to exceed $297,223 through reimbursement provided by the State of California under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act;
2. Direct the Auditor-Controller to establish a HAVA CARES Fund;
3. Adopt the attached supplemental budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 in the amount of $297,223 (4/5 vote required);
4. 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
5. Authorize the Clerk/Recorder/Registrar of Voters to execute the necessary documents and the attached contract to carry out the purpose of the Board's resolution.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
DISCUSSION:
New federal HAVA funding was authorized by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to be used for election activities related to the coronavirus pandemic. Recognizing the threat COVID-19 continues to pose to public health, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Orders N-64-20 and N-67-20 and the Legislature passed subsequent legislation, Assembly Bill 860, to ensure the Presidential General Election is secure and safe for voters and election workers, and prescribing that state mandated costs are eligible for reimbursement pursuant to Government Code, Section 175...
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