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Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $306,570 in Fund 001, Appropriation Unit ELE001 (001-ELE001-1410-8064), financed by Elections Revenue 001-1410-8064-5460 (4/5th vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenue by $306,570 in Fund 001, Appropriation Unit ELE001 (001-ELE001-1410-8064), financed by Elections Revenue 001-1410-8064-5460 (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Elections Department is requesting an increase in appropriations in the amount of $306,570 financed by additional revenue received as a result of an increase in billable jurisdictions that placed measures on the ballot in the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election. The increase in revenue resulted in a reduction of the County’s share of election costs. Additionally, the Department realized savings in printing and mailing expenditures as a result of the County opting out of additional ballot language pursuant to AB 1416.
The increase in appropriations will support the procurement of systems and technology to enhance election administration and security. Purchases will include computer hardware replacement and voting system upgrades related to electronic poll books. These purchases were previously deferred due to budget constraints in FY 23-24. Purchases are targeted to be completed FY 24-25 alleviating the need to make additional expenditures in FY 25-26.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office and County Counsel have reviewed this request. The Budget Committee supported bringing this item to the Board of Supervisors at its April 30, 2025 meeting.
FINANCING:
There are no additional impacts to the General Fund arising from...
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