To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Supplemental Budget in the Amount of $839,000 for Elections, 1100140 (4/5th Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Supplemental Budget in the amount of $839,000 for the Elections budget,1100140. (4/5 Vote Required)
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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:
The California Legislature enacted Senate Bill (SB) 280 directing the Department of Finance (DOF) to allocate funding to counties for the administration of the Nov. 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election.
Pursuant to this legislation, the State has allocated $839,000 to Humboldt County to support election operations specific to the November 2025 Statewide Special Election. The Department of Finance has transmitted the county's allocation. These funds are restricted for use in the conduct of the November 2025 Statewide Special Election and other state-involved election projects. They cannot be used to offset or supplant any other county election or general operating costs.
Approval of this supplemental budget will ensure that the Office of Elections can efficiently and transparently apply the State-provided resources toward the staffing, training, supplies, and logistical expenses required to meet the accelerated timelines and expanded workload associated with the November 2025 Statewide Special Election. This action will also align the county's budget records with the revenue and expenditure structure required by the Department of Finance.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
State Funding
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (1100,140)
FY25-26
Budgeted Expenses
1,989,490.00
Additional Appropriation Requested
839,000.00
Total Expenditures
2,828,490.00
*Projected amounts are e...
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