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File #: 26-0386    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
On agenda: 4/21/2026 Final action:
Title: Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application for Funds Under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to Improve the Administration of Election for Federal Office, Including to Enhance Election Technology and/or Make Election Security Improvements, Authorizing the County Clerk-Recorder to Conduct all Negotiations, Execute and Submit All Documents, and Authorize the Mendocino County Assessor, Clerk-Recorder to Execute Future Agreements with the State of California for Receipts of HAVA Funds for Reimbursement for Election Activities
Attachments: 1. Resolution

To:  BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

From:  Assessor/Clerk-Recorder

Meeting Date:  April 21, 2026

 

Department Contact:  

Katrina Bartolomie

Phone: 

707-234-6819

Department Contact:  

Amanda Wolter

Phone: 

707-234-6819

 

Item Type:   Consent Agenda

 

Time Allocated for Item: N/A

 

 

Agenda Title:

title

Adoption of Resolution Approving the Application for Funds Under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to Improve the Administration of Election for Federal Office, Including to Enhance Election Technology and/or Make Election Security Improvements, Authorizing the County Clerk-Recorder to Conduct all Negotiations, Execute and Submit All Documents, and Authorize the Mendocino County Assessor, Clerk-Recorder to Execute Future Agreements with the State of California for Receipts of HAVA Funds for Reimbursement for Election Activities

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Recommended Action/Motion:

recommendation

Adopt Resolution approving the application for funds under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) to improve the Administration of Election for Federal Office, including to enhance election technology and/or make election security improvements, authorizing the County Clerk-Recorder to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, and authorize the Mendocino County Assessor, Clerk-Recorder to execute future Agreements with the State of California for receipts of HAVA funds for reimbursement for election activities; and authorize the Chair to sign same.

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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:

None directly related to this request.                     

 

Summary of Request

The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 was passed by the United States Congress to make sweeping reforms to the nation’s voting process. HAVA addresses improvements to voting systems and voter access that were identified following the 2000 election. Under HAVA the law provides funding to help states meet new standards, replace voting systems and improve election administration.

 

The California Secretary of State is responsible for the administration of Help America Vote funds. The County of Mendocino has been allocated $8,324 to use for enhancing election technology and/or make election security improvements. The state will reimburse the County based on claims submitted to the Secretary of State.

 

Alternative Action/Motion:

Do not adopt Resolution; return to staff for direction.                      

 

Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government

 

Supervisorial District:  All

                                          

Vote Requirement:  Majority

                                          

 

 

Supplemental Information Available Online At: N/A

 

Fiscal Details:

source of funding: State of California

current f/y cost: N/A

budget clarification: Reimbursement of expense incurred for election technology enhancements

annual recurring cost: N/A

budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No

revenue agreement: Yes

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes

CEO Liaison: Tony Rakes, Deputy CEO                                                               

CEO Review: Yes                                            

CEO Comments:

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Deputy Clerk

Final Status: Item Status

Date: Date Executed

Executed Item Type: item

 

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