TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John Tuteur - Registrar of Voters Elections
REPORT BY: John Tuteur - Registrar of Voters Elections
SUBJECT: Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk ex officio Registrar of Voters Requests Approval of Resolution and authorization for the Chair to sign a $15,000 contract with the California Secretary of State to reimburse Voters Choice Act outreach costs
RECOMMENDATION
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Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk ex officio Registrar of Voters requests the following actions:
1) Adoption of a resolution authorizing Chair to sign a contract with the Secretary of State, and
2) Authorization for the Chair to sign a contract for $15,000 with California Secretary of State to reimburse Voters Choice Act mandatory outreach costs
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Napa County adopted the Voter’s Choice Act in 2018 and is eligible for reimbursement of $15,000 of costs associated with voter outreach for the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election. The Board must adopt a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the contract.
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? |
1141000 Elections |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Mandatory |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
One time reimbursement |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Napa County will not receive $15,000 reimbursement for mandated outreach for September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Effective and Open Government |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: General Rule. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Napa County adopted the Voter’s Choice Act in 2018 and is eligible for reimbursement of $15,000 of costs associated with mandatory voter outreach for the September 14, 2021 Gubernatorial Recall Election. The Board must adopt a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign the contract.