To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
Meeting Date: April 21, 2026
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Department Contact: |
Katrina Bartolomie |
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707-234-6819 |
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Department Contact: |
Amanda Wolter |
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707-234-6819 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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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:
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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:
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source of funding: State of California |
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current f/y cost: N/A |
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budget clarification: Reimbursement of expense incurred for election technology enhancements |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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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
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Executed By: Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Item Status |
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Date: Date Executed |
Executed Item Type: item |
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