TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John Tuteur, Registrar of Voters
REPORT BY: John Tuteur, Registrar of Voters
SUBJECT: Approve and authorize Agreement 240421B with Cope Family Center.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize Agreement No. 240421B with Cope Family Center to provide $10,000 in funding for voter outreach to underserved eligible citizens. (Fiscal Impact: $10,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary).
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BACKGROUND
The Community Leaders Coalition/Voters Choice Napa (CLC/VCN), whose financial agency is Cope Family Center, has been an active and valued partner of the Election Division since 2017. CLC/VCN has played a key role in shaping the three Election Administration Plans required when Napa County became one of the first five Voters Choice Act counties for the June 2018 Primary Election. CLC/VCN is a coalition of non-profits most of which serve populations which are underserved eligible citizens, i.e., language minorities, persons with disabilities, youth, and seniors.
The proposed agreement will allow CLC/VCN to target underserved eligible citizens with material designed to increase voter registration and active participation in the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election. These funds are included in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 recommended budget.
Requested Action: Approve and authorize Agreement 240421B with Cope Family Center.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
General Fund 1000 Subdivision 11410 52810 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
November 5, 2024 Presidential Election will be the most important election in American history. This agreement will make sure that eligible citizens participate in this key election. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
One time expenditure |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Eligible citizens will not participate in November 5, 2024 Presidential Election |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State of CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.