File #: 24-778    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Current Business
File created: 11/7/2024 In control: Audit and Finance Committee
On agenda: Final action:
Title: AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS REGARDING THE BALLOT BY MAIL GRANT PROGRAM
Sponsors: Audit and Finance Committee
Attachments: 1. TMP 6131 - RLA Binder for BOE. Ballot By Mail Grant, 2. 24-778 AF 9 - TMP-6131 - Ballot by Mail

RESOLUTION NO. 778

 

AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS REGARDING THE BALLOT BY MAIL GRANT PROGRAM

 

                     Introduced: 12/2/24

By Audit and Finance Committee:

 

                     WHEREAS, The Commissioners of the Board of Elections have requested authorization to enter into an agreement with the New York State Board of Elections regarding the Ballot by Mail Grant Program in the amount of $123,995 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and

 

                     WHEREAS, The Commissioners have indicated that this funding is used to provide pre-paid return postage and outgoing postage on absentee ballots and applications in addition to early voting by mail ballots and applications, now, therefore, be it

 

                     RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with the New York State Board of Elections regarding the Ballot by Mail Grant Program in the amount of $123,995 for the term commencing April 1, 2024 and ending March 31, 2025, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further

 

                     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.