To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk/Recorder
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Approve Supplemental Budget for the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
Approve the attached supplemental budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 in the amount of $585,300.00 (4/5 vote required).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
State of California
DISCUSSION:
On June 23, 2021, the California Secretary of State notified the Department of Finance (DOF) that a sufficient number of verified signatures had been submitted to initiate a recall election against the Governor. Pursuant to Elections Code section 11108(d), the DOF is required to consult with the affected county elections officials and the Secretary of State to estimate the costs of the recall election and submit the estimate to the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The Registrar of Voters submitted a cost report in the amount of $585,300.00. Pursuant to Control Section 16.00, 2021 Budget Act, the Director of Finance has directed the State Controller’s Office to remit payment to the County of Humboldt in the amount of $585,300.00. Allocated funds were electronically transferred to the County of Humboldt on August 11, 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The reimbursement of $585,300.00 provides the Office of Elections with funding necessary to conduct the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Additionally, if there is excess funding, that sum can be used in the 2022 Statewide Primary Election.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by providing community-appropriate levels of service.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California Secretary of State
California Department of Finance
County Treasurer-Tax Collector
County Auditor Controller
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to approve this funding. This alternative is not recommended as it would negatively impact the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Supplemental Budget
Attachment 2: Department of Finance Letter (dated July 20, 2021) Including Attachments
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A