DATE: January 23, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Brandi L. Orth, County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: State Agreement for Help America Vote Act Section 251 Grant Funding
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Agreement #17G26110 with the State of California for federal Help America Vote Act Section 251(b)(2)(A) reimbursement funds for Accessibility Survey Training, Improving Polling Place Accessibility, and costs associated with the acquisition or deployment of Remote Accessible vote by mail system effective upon execution by the California Department of General Services through June 30, 2019 ($20,000).
2. Adopt Resolution increasing the FY 2017-18 appropriations and estimated revenues for the County Clerk - Elections Org 28500500 in the amount of $20,000 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
Approval of the recommended actions will provide Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Section 251 federal reimbursement funds primarily to defray the costs for staff to attend regional polling place accessibility training sessions and to survey polling places. The funds may also be used as reimbursement of equipment to improve accessibility to polling places, and for the acquisition or deployment of remote accessible vote by mail system.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative to the recommended actions. If the recommended actions are not approved, the Department will not be awarded a total of $20,000 in grant funds to improve polling place accessibility.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in net County cost associated with the recommended actions. There is no matching funds requirement for HAVA Section 251. The specific activities and equipment associated with the Accessibility Training and Improving Polling Place Accessibility funding have been approved by the State for purchase with the grant proceeds, not to exceed the $20,000 award. The budget resolution increases the appropriations and estimated revenues in the...
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