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CLERK & RECORDER / ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT
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Requested Action(s)
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a) RESOLUTION / AGREEMENT - Request adoption of a resolution approving and authorizing the County Clerk & Recorder to digitally execute Standard Agreement 23G26152 with the Secretary of State for reimbursement of funds under the Help America Vote Act to reimburse the County for costs associated with the improvement of the administration of elections in an amount not to exceed $20,000, effective upon date of approval through 6/30/25
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Financial Impact:
All costs associated with this agreement will be reimbursed by the state through these contracts. A transfer to add the new revenue to the budget will be coming forward in the next couple of weeks.
Background Information:
These funds are periodically allocated by the Federal government to each state who then allocates the monies to each County. The County will use these funds to provide better accessibility to the voters of Tehama County by improving access to polling locations including devices to support and improve the ability of a voter with disabilities the same access and participation as other voters including privacy and the ability to independently vote. If this agreement is not approved, the County will lose out on funds available to improve access and participation to all Tehama County voters.