Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute and submit a Ky. House Bill (HB) 1 County Clerks Election Equipment Grant Application for up to $675,675 in HB 1 Project Funds with the Dept. for Local Government (DLG) for ePoll books for the County Clerk, to provide additional information and execute any documents which are deemed necessary by DLG to carry out this project, and to accept this Grant if the application is approved; and authorizing the Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Grants and Special Programs, Reynolds]
Summary
Authorization to accept Federal funds in the amount of $675,675 from the Commonwealth of Kentucky State Board of Elections (SBE) for the purchase of e-Poll books voting equipment including set up and delivery and services fees for up to 3 years from KNOWiNK for Fayette County, KY. No matching funds are required. (L0143-23) (Reynolds/Lanter)
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: Yes, Completed by David Barberie, 1/30/2023
Risk Management: N/A
Fully Budgeted: BA 12111 is in process
Account Number: 3220-112003-0001-XXXXX
This Fiscal Year Impact: $675,675
Annual Impact: $0
Project: EPOLL_BOOK_2023
Activity: FED_GRANT
Budget Reference: 2023
Current Balance: BA 12111 is in process
Body
WHEREAS, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is a merged government which replaced and superseded the governments of the City of Lexington and Fayette County; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Government desires to purchase election equipment approved by the State Board of Elections (SBE) on behalf of the residents of Lexington-Fayette County by supporting the HB 1 Project; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that HB 1 monies available to Urban County Government for the purposes stated herein, pursuant to 2022 Kentucky General Assembly HB 1 (Budget Bill), impose certain obligations and responsibilities upon LFUCG and will require among other ...
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