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Enter into a contract with the New York State Board of Elections for the “Ballot by Mail Grant Program”
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SULLIVAN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR THE “BALLOT BY MAIL GRANT PROGRAM.”
WHEREAS, the New York State Board of Elections (“NYS BOE”) has issued a contract (Contract C004987) for grant funding programs called the “Ballot By Mail Grant Program” to reimburse Sullivan County for eligible costs related to providing pre-paid return postage and outgoing postage on absentee ballots and applications, and early voting by mail ballots and applications; and
WHEREAS, allocable expenditures must be incurred by March 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the NYS BOE grant allocation to Sullivan County is $39,223.40.
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 to administer the funding secured, in such form as the County Attorney shall approve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Ballot By Mail Grant funding be terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action undertaken by the use of this funding.
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