Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Subject: State Reimbursement Funds Regarding Voter’s Choice Act Implementation
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the Chief Elections Officer, or his designee, to enter into an agreement for and receive, on behalf of the County, state funds provided for the implementation of the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA), in an amount not to exceed $144,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The County has qualified for a grant from the California Secretary of State reimbursing the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division for one or more of the following purposes, as related to the implementation of the Voter’s Choice Act, and further defined in the agreement:
• Development of informational materials
• Federal and state mandated translations
• Language assistance services
• Educational website development
• Public advertisement of election information
• Mailings related to the VCA
• Development of accessible informational materials
• Contracting services for VCA-related education and outreach
A copy of the grant agreement, which uses the State of California - Department of General Services Standard Agreement form, is attached as Exhibit “A” to this memorandum and incorporated by this reference. The reimbursements provided under this agreement shall not exceed $144,000.
DISCUSSION:
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no net County cost associated with accepting these state reimbursement funds.