Consent-General Government # 9.
Board of Supervisors
Clerk-Recorder/Assessor/Elections
- Meeting Date:
- 03/24/2026
- Brief Title
- Accept Grant from State for Elections Technology and Security
From:
Jesse Salinas, Assessor/Clerk Recorder/Registrar of Voters, ACE
Staff Contact:
Dylan Rader, Program Manager, ACE, x8231
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Authorize the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters to accept a Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant agreement in the amount of $8,324.38. (No general fund impact) (Salinas/Rader)
Recommended Action
Authorize the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters to accept a Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant agreement in the amount of $8,324.38.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Operational Excellence |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has an ongoing commitment to provide funding to local elections offices to help them improve technology and security in the administration of their elections. The EAC is administering this grant from Help American Vote Act Federal funds, and will be used to improve technology and security in the Yolo County Elections office.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The ACE Department worked with the Secretary of State's office to get this grant agreement approved.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Not Applicable
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 8,324
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 8,324
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $8,324
Further explanation as needed:
The revenue and expenses related to this grant were added to the Elections budget during the requested budget process.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Salinas | Jesse Salinas | 02/25/2026 10:52 AM |
| Financial Services (Originator) | David Estrada | 03/13/2026 07:57 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 03/17/2026 08:27 AM |
| Laura Galindo | Laura Galindo | 03/17/2026 01:29 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Dylan Rader
- Started On:
- 02/24/2026 10:08 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 03/17/2026
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