DATE: May 21, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: James A. Kus, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: State Agreement for Help America Vote Act Grant Funding
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement No. 23G27110 with the State of California for federal Help America Vote Act reimbursement funds to improve election security, effective upon execution by the California Department of General Services through June 30, 2025 ($168,000).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action, which will execute Agreement No. 23G27110 with the State of California (Agreement) to provide Help America Vote Act (HAVA) federal reimbursement funds ($168,000) to defray the costs of services, equipment, and training to improve election security. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may elect to decline the funding. If the recommended action is not approved, the Department will not be awarded a total of $168,000 in grant funds to improve the administration of elections.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. There is no matching funds requirement for this Agreement. The specific activities and equipment eligible for reimbursement have been approved by the State and are itemized in the Agreement, not to exceed the $168,000 award. Sufficient revenues and appropriations exist within the 2023-24 Org 2850 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On November 22, 2023, the California Secretary of State notified the counties of HAVA funding that would be made available to counties to improve election security. On February 26, 2024, the County received a HAVA Section 101 funding award notification from the Secretary of State, in the amount of $168,000. On March 22, 2024, the Secretary of State released a revised Agreement to Fresno County that corrected and clarified contract terms. The Agreement allows for reimbursement of expens...
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