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Authorize the Election Infrastructure Grant Contract
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE “ELECTION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT” CONTRACT #24A-08870
WHEREAS, The Center for Tech and Civic Life (“CTCL”) has made available funding to support local election offices in conducting reliable and secure elections by modernizing outdated technology, improving access to voting for groups in rural communities, seniors, and veterans, and making needed infrastructure updates to enhance election security; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding contract (#24A-08870) requires the County to expend funding on eligible expenditures made in securing products or services related to administering secure elections, and other eligible costs between July 31, 2024 and December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, eligible and approved costs will be reimbursed to the County Board of Election for the local dollars spent on said costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, acting on behalf of the Sullivan County Board of Elections (as required by the funding source), to accept the award, and enter into an award agreement or contract in the amount of $50,000 and to administer the funding secured for the “ELECTION INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT” CONTRACT #24A-08870, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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