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AI- 77359
Elections Department   14.A.
CC REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG
Meeting Date:
09/15/2020
Submitted For:
Hilda Salinas
Submitted By:
Hilda Salinas, ELECTIONS DEPT.
Department:
ELECTIONS DEPT.

Information

CAPTION

  1. Discussion on Election Updates.
  2. Discussion, consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Elections Department to apply for the Center for Technology and Civic Life Grant (CTCL).
  3. Discussion, consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Elections Department to sign and submit any documents necessary to comply with the CTCL Grant requirements.

BACKGROUND

CTCL is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  CTCL obtains financial support from foundations, individual donors, and through earned revenue.  Grant funds will be disbursed from the Center for Tech and Civic Life. There is no county cash match required for this grant.

Election offices can use the funds to cover certain 2020 expenses incurred between June 15, 2020 and December 31, 2020.  These include the costs associated with the safe administration of the following elections responsibilities:
  • Ensure Safe, Efficient Election Day Administration
  • Expand Voter Education & Outreach Efforts
  • Launch Poll Worker Recruitment, Training & Safety Efforts
  • Support Early In-Person Voting and Vote by Mail

Fiscal Impact

CALENDAR YEAR:
2020
ACCT. #:
TBD
FUNDS AVAILABLE Y/N?:
TBD
MATCHING FUNDS Y/N?:
N

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No fiscal impact to county. Account No. and Budget will be established, once funds are awarded by grantor and accepted by CC. There is no county cash match required.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Budget and Management Veronica Ortiz 09/11/2020 02:03 PM
Final Approval Monica Salinas 09/11/2020 06:57 PM
Form Started By:
Hilda Salinas
Started On:
09/11/2020 12:15 PM
Final Approval Date:
09/11/2020