2013-65 Elections Services AgreementRESOLUTION 2013 -65
J A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR
VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTIONS SERVICES
WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Palm Beach County League of Cities, through its Ad Hoc Committee on
Municipal Elections, negotiated an agreement with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
to detail and allocate the duties, responsibilities and fees associated with conducting municipal
elections commencing with the 2010 municipal election; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisor of Elections has presented the Village with a revised Agreement for
Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services commencing January 1, 2014, and the
Village Council determines that the approval of the Agreement is in the best interests of the
residents and citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby approves the Agreement for Vote Processing
Equipment Use and Election Services by and between the Palm Beach County Supervisor of
Election and the Village of North Palm Beach, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein, and authorizes the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the Village.
Section 3. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013.
(Village' Seal)
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AGREEMENT FOR VOTE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT USE AND ELECTION SERVICES
BY AND BETWEEN
THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS AND
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
THIS AGREEMENT, is made and entered into this ( day of 00 V , 2013,
effective January 1, 2014, by and between the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, an elected
county officer-Pursuant-to-Article VIII, See. I(d) of the Florida Constitution, hereinafter referred to as the
"SOE ", and the Village of North Palm Beach, a municipal corporation, chartered and organized in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "Municipality."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Chapters 97 to 106, Florida Statutes, constitute the Florida Election Code (the "Code ")
which applies to municipalities where expressly so stated; and
WHEREAS, Sec 100.3605, Florida Statutes, states that "[T]he Florida Election Code, chapters 97 -106
shall govern the conduct of a municipality's election in the absence of an applicable special act, charter,
or ordinance provision "; and
WHEREAS, the Municipality and the SOE desire to work together to provide for municipal
elections and to allocate certain responsibilities and expenses between the two parties to ensure that the
provisions of the Code are followed during municipal elections; and
WHEREAS, the SOE and the Municipality wish to enter into this Agreement to set out the terms
of this coordinated program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises hereinafter
contained to be kept and performed by the parties hereto, and for the mutual benefit of the Municipality,
its constituents and the SOE, it is agreed as follows:
1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms and conditions under which services will
be provided by the SOE and staff to the Municipality for municipal elections and to set forth the
responsibilities of both parties so that there is a clear understanding of the rights and responsibilities of all
parties. Such rights and responsibilities shall apply to the General, Run -Off, Special and Recount elections
as necessary as well as the Post Election Audit, unless otherwise stated herein below.
2. DATE OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
The date of the Village of North Palm Beach General Municipal election is March 11, 2014. It is
hereby acknowledged and agreed that if the date listed is the same as most other municipalities in March
or November, there will be a cost sharing among municipalities for costs incurred by the SOE. Such
costs shall be allocated on a pro -rata share basis; otherwise, it is hereby acknowledged and agreed upon
by the municipality that it is responsible for all costs of the election, incurred by the office of the SOE.
3. FEES AND CHARGES TO BE PAID BY THE MUNICIPALITY:
/ The SOE hereby agrees not to charge Municipalities for taxpayer purchased equipment and
supplies; (i.e. voting machines, tables, chairs, etc.) and associated maintenance and contract fees related
to such equipment in return for which the Municipality hereby agrees not to charge the SOE for polling
places within its dominion and control. Examples of municipal elections charges related to certain
services performed by the SOE to be passed through to the Municipality on a shared pro rata basis for all
municipalities holding elections on a general election day (i.e. 2° Tuesday in March or November) are
attached hereto as Exhibit A. All items to be paid or reimbursed to the SOE will be paid by the Municipality
within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice from the SOE with documentation verifying the charges.
Examples of total costs to small, medium and large municipalities are attached hereto as Exhibit B.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOTH THE MUNICIPALITY AND THE SOE FOR
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS:
A. Notice and Advertisement
(1) Municipality
(a) Properly call and advertise the election according to statutes and charter at its own expense.
(b) Issue a resolution or ordinance to the SOE requesting that the Supervisor of Elections
conduct the municipality's election and act as a member of the Municipality's
Canvassing Board, which may or may not include the SOE.
(c) Certify that the registered voter information provided by the SOE to the municipality
reflects the proper boundaries of the city and notify the SOE of any changes.
(2) SOE
(a) Publish legal notices for Logic & Accuracy testing, absentee ballot canvass, Post
Election Audit and news releases on book closing.
B. Qualifying Candidates
(1) Municipality
(a) Provide qualifying packets to candidates and accept and process all qualifying papers
and fees.
(b) Collect Name and Pronunciation Guides from the candidates at the time of qualifying
and submit to SOE.
(c) Respond to all candidate inquiries and questions.
(d) Respond to all legal inquiries and questions.
(e) Respond to all media inquiries.
(2) SOE
(a) Verify signatures on any qualifying petitions submitted by candidates and notify the
Municipality of such results upon the close of the candidate qualifying deadline.
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C. Ballots
(1) Municipality
(a) Review, amend (if necessary) and approve ballot proof prepared by SOE.
(b) Place an order with the SOE for a sufficient quantity of ballots as applicable.
(c) Pay ballot design costs to the SOE as incurred.
(d) Pay the ballot printer directly for the cost of said ballots.
(e) Reimburse the SOE for costs incurred for translation and audio recording of ballot.
(f) Reimburse SOE for preparation of Absentee Ballot, Edge layout and Sample Ballot.
(2) SOE
(a) Layout, check, proof and deliver ballot layout to the printer.
(b) Receive, securely store and account for all ballots until disbursed to polling places.
(c) Contract to have audio recorded for Touch Screen ballot.
(d) Control all access to unvoted ballots while in the possession of the SOE.
D. Equipment Testing
(1) Municipality
(a) Provide that a representative will be present during the Logic and Accuracy testing as
noticed by SOE.
(2) SOE
(a) Develop a unique test script and manually mark ballots to be used in public Logic &
Accuracy test.
(b) Conduct public Logic & Accuracy test.
E. Early Voting — Optional
(1) Municipality
(a) Reimburse the SOE for staff overtime hours due to weekend and /or evening hours for
Early Voting.
(b) Pay SOE for Early Voting supplies.
(c) Contract with, schedule and pay poll workers directly.
(d) Deliver voted ballots to SOE daily at a location designated by SOE.
(e) Designate Early Voting sites thirty (30) days prior to each Election and notify SOE in
writing of locations.
(2) SOE
(a) Prepare and provide all supplies needed for each Early Voting site.
(b) Provide the Municipality with a list of poll workers.
(c) Train poll workers.
(d) Provide staffing to accept voted ballots daily at a location designated by SOE.
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F. Absentee Voting
J (1) Municipality
(a) Reimburse SOE for all postage costs incurred at the current postal rate.
(b) Pay SOE for materials and handling of each absentee ballot.
(c) Pay SOE $.10 per absentee ballot for verifying signatures on returned voted ballot
certificates.
(d) Refer all requests for absentee ballots to SOE.
(2) SOE
(a) Determine eligibility and compile Absentee Ballot file.
(b) Accept all requests for Absentee Ballots by telephone, mail or in person.
(c) Prepare and mail Absentee Ballots.
(d) Deliver Absentee Ballots to the Post Office.
(e) Receive voted Absentee Ballots.
(f) Verify signatures on returned voted Absentee Ballot certificates.
(g) Prepare and open Absentee Ballots for tabulation.
(h) Account for all Absentee Ballots.
(i) Notify Absentee Ballot voter and provisional voters of the disposition of the
Canvassing Board as required by law.
(j) Record Absentee Ballot returns to voter history.
(k) Conduct public testing of Logic and Accuracy for Absentee Ballot tabulating equipment.
(1) Provide qualified staff to operate tabulation equipment to count Absentee Ballots.
G. Polling Places
(1) Municipality
(a) Arrange for the use of an adequate number of polling places.
(b) Confirm polling place accessibility and ADA compliance.
(c) Notify SOE in writing thirty (30) days prior to election of the need for tables and
chairs if necessary.
(d) Notify SOE of polling locations to be used no later than noon the Friday after the
municipal candidate qualifying deadline.
(e) Notify the SOE not less than 30 days prior to the election that a polling place will be
moved to another site.
(f) Notify voters, as required by law, if their regular polling place is to be temporarily relocated.
(2) SOE
(a) Provide the Municipality with a list of polling places and SOE contract.
(b) Provide tables and chairs upon written notice from the Municipality when required.
(c) Provide polling place supplies, i.e. signs, cones, etc.
(d) Notify voters and the Municipality of permanent polling place change(s).
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H. Precinct Supplies
� f (1) Municipality
(a) Pay SOE for precinct supplies provided.
(b) Provide a secure place for precinct clerks to return supplies and voted ballots on
election night.
(c) Pay SOE for the production of Precinct Registers or for programming electronic poll books.
(d) Pay directly to the SOE's contracted moving company to have voting equipment
delivered and picked up from polling place no later than the day before the election
and returned after the election.
(2) SOE
(a) Provide Precinct Registers or electronic poll books for each polling place location.
(b) Provide Master CD compilation of registered voters for precinct advisors or provide up to
date electronic poll books.
(c) Provide certification of registered voters after book closing.
(d) Prepare equipment, cabinets and routing of voting equipment delivery.
(e) Provide laptop computer at each polling place or electronic poll books.
(f) Provide CD of voter file database for each polling place or up to date electronic poll books.
(g) Provide poll worker Clerks with cell phones.
(h) Provide Provisional Ballot envelopes and affidavit forms for each polling place.
(i) Provide secrecy sleeves in a number and amount appropriate for each polling place.
I. Poll Workers
(1) Municipality
(a) Contact, contract with and pay poll workers directly (using only poll workers who are
currently on the SOE list, or individuals who have successfully completed required training).
(b) Schedule and notify poll workers of training classes.
(c) Reimburse SOE for expenses incurred for delivery and pick up of equipment to
training locations.
(d) Reimburse SOE for expenses incurred in printing training material.
(e) Reimburse SOE for expenses incurred for trainers to train poll workers.
(f) Reimburse SOE for expenses incurred for contracted training locations.
(2) SOE
(a) Provide the Municipality with a list of current poll workers.
(b) Develop poll worker training schedule.
(c) Plan and contract for training classes and locations.
(d) Contract with and pay trainers to train poll workers.
(e) Provide printed training materials for poll workers.
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I Election Day Support
(1) Municipality
(a) Verify that all polling places are available to poll workers no later than 6:00 a.m. and
open for voting promptly at 7:00 a.m. on Election Day.
(b) Ensure that all polling places remain open until 7:00 p.m. or until all voters who are
in line to vote at 7:00 p.m. have completed voting.
(c) Reimburse SOE for all phone bank costs.
(2) SOE
(a) Assist in finding poll worker replacements if needed.
(b) Provide technical support personnel as needed.
(c) Provide phone bank support to respond to poll workers and voters on Election Day.
K. Ballot Tabulation /Counting of Election Results
(1) Municipality
(a) Deliver all voted ballots and other necessary election related items to a place designated
by the SOE after the polling places have closed on Election Day.
(b) Deliver all voting machine cartridges to a place designated by the SOE after the
polling places have closed on Election Day.
(c) Reimburse the SOE for any staff overtime and other expenses in relation to the tabulation
and processing of ballots on Election Day.
(d) Act as member of Canvassing Board.
(2) SOE
(a) Provide technical staff and required equipment to administer tabulation and election results.
(b) Assist and act, or appoint a designee to assist and act on the SOE's behalf, as a member of
the Municipality's Canvassing Board if desired by the municipality or act as a member of
the County Canvassing Board if it canvasses the municipality's election, if allowed by law.
(c) Post election results on SOE WEB site and provide the same to Channel 20.
(d) Provide the Municipal Clerk with unofficial election results upon conclusion of tabulation
and canvassing of ballots cast on Election Day.
L. Post Election Day
(1) Municipality
(2) SOE
(a) Provide the Municipal Clerk with an official certification of election results if allowed
by law.
(b) Store all necessary election records and ballots until the expiration of retention period
prescribed by statutes.
(c) Process polling place affirmation forms.
(d) Sort, inventory, pack and store all election materials for retention and disposition.
(e) Notify voters of the disposition of their Absentee or Provisional Ballots after the
determination by the Canvassing Board, as required by law.
(f) Respond to public records requests regarding records kept on behalf of the Municipality.
(g) Record voting history for each voter who voted on Election Day.
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M. Audit
(1) Municipality
(a) Provide that the Municipal Clerk will be responsible for the administration of the audit.
(b) Reimburse SOE for any staff time or other related expenses as may result from
conducting the manual audit.
(2) SOE
(a) Organize precinct information to allow the Municipal Clerk to randomly select the race
and precinct(s) that shall be audited.
(b) Organize and prepare ballots for manual audit.
(c) Provide SOE staff to conduct manual audit.
(d) Ascertain and publically post manual audit result to SOE WEB site.
N. Recount
(1) Municipality
(a) Provide that the Municipal Clerk will be responsible for the administration of the Recount,
with support and guidance from the SOE.
(b) Act as a member of the Canvassing Board.
(c) Notify the candidates of the time and date of the Recount.
(d) Post public notice(s) of the Recount with the time and location.
(e) Cause to have the Recount recorded and minutes kept and approved by the
Canvassing Board.
(f) Review with the Canvassing Board and the counting teams the statutes and rules of the
Division of Elections, specifically Rule 1 S -2.031 Recount Procedures; and Rule 1 S -2.027
Standards for Determining Voter's Choice on a Ballot.
(g) Reimburse the SOE for all staff salaries /overtime, facility and other expenses required
to conduct the Recount.
(2) SOE
(a) Post public notice(s) of the Recount with the time and location.
(b) Test tabulating equipment as required by Sec. 101.5612, Florida Statues.
(c) Provide counting teams for examining out stacked ballots.
(d) Prepare and organize ballots for Recount processing.
(e) Tabulate ballots and provide professional staff for equipment operations.
(f) Provide official certification as determined by the Canvassing Board.
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5. INDEMNITY:
Each party to this agreement shall be liable for its own actions and negligence. To the extent
P ermitted by law, the Municipality shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless SOE against any actions,
claims or damages arising out of the Municipality's negligence in connection with performance under this
Agreement; and the SOE shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Municipality against any actions,
claims or damages arising out of the negligence of SOE in connection with its performance under this
Agreement. The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity beyond the
limits set forth at Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes. In no case shall such limits for the Municipality extend
beyond $489200,000 for any one person or beyond $200300,000 for any judgment which, when totaled
with all other judgments, arises out of the same incident or occurrence. These provisions shall not be
construed to constitute agreement by either party to indemnify the other for such other's negligent, willful
or intentional acts or omissions. In the event of litigation, trial or appellate, between the Municipality and
the SOE relating to a municipal election governed by this Agreement, or otherwise in connection with the
interpretation or application of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its
reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non - prevailing party. Notwithstanding the above, the
municipality shall defend legal challenges relating to its municipal election and shall be fully responsible
for all legal costs including attorneys' fees for such defense of the Municipality and the SOE. The
municipality shall be responsible for damages, if any, assessed by virtue of such lawsuit, up to the
monetary limits provided for hereinabove without recourse to the SOE.
6. SPECIAL ELECTIONS:
In the event of a Special Election, the municipality shall receive the approval of the Supervisor of Elections
for the actual election date no later than 90 days prior to a Special Election unless otherwise provided in law.
The expense of any Special Election shall include all actual costs incurred by the Supervisor of Elections,
including hourly and salaried staff costs and other related election expenses as documented.
7. TERM:
This Agreement shall begin on the effective date January 1, 2014 and continue for a term of one
year in order to cover Special Elections, if any, and may be modified by mutual agreement of the parties.
Any proposed changes to this Agreement shall be provided to the municipalities no later than August 1 of
the applicable year, or as soon as practicable.
8. CHANGE IN LAW:
In the event any change in law abrogates or modifies any provisions or applications of this Agreement,
the parties hereto agree to enter into good faith negotiations and use their best efforts to reach a mutually
acceptable modification of this Agreement.
9. NOTICES:
All formal notices affecting the provisions of this Agreement may be delivered in person or be
sent by facsimile, registered mail, or by a recognized overnight courier such as FedEx, to the individual
designated below, until such time as either party furnishes the other party written instructions to contact
another individual.
For the SOE:
For the Municipality:
Supervisor of Elections
Village of North Palm Beach
240 S. Military Trail
501 U.S. Highway 1
West Palm Beach, Florida 33415
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Attention: Susan Bucher
1 Attention: Village Clerk
10. SEVERABILITY:
If any clause, section, or provision of this Agreement shall be declared to be unconstitutional,
invalid or unenforceable for any cause or reason, or is abrogated or negated by a change in law, the same
shall be eliminated from this Agreement, and the remaining portion of this Agreement shall be in full
force and effect and be valid as if such invalid portions thereof had not been incorporated herein.
11. By signing this contract, you and your municipality approve the contract as a form of legal
sufficiency and certify that this contract has met all of the legal requirements of your Municipal Charter
and all other related laws.
12. NO MODIFICATION EXCEPT IN WRITING:
This is the complete and final agreement between the parties. No representations other than those
set forth herein shall be binding upon the parties. No modification of this agreement shall be effective
unless submitted in writing and signed by both parties, or their duly authorized representatives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have entered into this Agreement effective January 1, 2014.
WITNESSE
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ATTEST:
(Village Seal)
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
As to the SOE:
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
PALM BEACH COUNTY
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As to the MUNCIPALITY:
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
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William L. Manuel, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Municipal Elections Charges
2014 Uniform Election Costs *
MUNICIPAL
MUNICIPALITY PACKAGE ABSENTE
# ballots
HAVERHILL $2,466 40
RIVIERA BEACH $2,466 1,209
BOCA RATON $2,466 3,304
% Difference
TOTAL Versus 2013
E BALLOTS PRECINCTS COST Uniform Cost
@4.93 # precincts @ $152.52
$197 4 $610 $3,273 1%
$5,960 17 $2,593 $11,019 2%
$16,289 47 $7,168 $25,923 2%
2014 One Municipal *
MUNICIPAL
MUNICIPALITY PACKAGE ABSENTEE BALLOTS
# ballots @5.90
HAVERHILL $5,385 40 $236
RIVIERA BEACH $5,385 1,209 $7,133
BOCA RATON $5,385 3,304 $19,494
% Difference
TOTAL Versus 2013
PRECINCTS COST Uniform Cost
# precincts @ $157.87
4 $631 $6,253 91%
17 $2,684 $15,202 38%
47 $7,420 $32,299 25%
EXHIBIT A
PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Municipal Elections Charges
ORIGINAL UNIFORM ELECTION CHARGES - 2009 *
UNIFORM':ELECTION CHARGES - 2012/2013
MUNICIPAL
MUNICIPALITY PACKAGE [ABSENTEE BALLOTS PRECINCTS
# ballots @4.72 # precincts @ $159.40
HAVERHILL $2,407 40 $189 4 $638
TOTAL
COST
$3,108
$9,507
$22,013
TOTAL COST AND % CHANGE
$3,234 4%
RIVIERA BEACH $2,407 1,209 $5,706 17 $2,710 $10,824 14%
BOCA RATON $2,407 3,304 $15,595 47 $7,492 $25,494 16%
* Costs exclude expenses absorbed by municipalities i.e.; pollworker payroll, precinct rentals, precinct
ballot printing, advertising and precinct security
MUNICIPAL
MUNICIPALITY I
I PACKAGE
I ABSENTEE
BALLOTS
PRECINCTS
# ballots
@3.75
# precincts @ $155
HAVERHILL
$2,338
40
$150
4 $620
RIVIERA BEACH
$2,338
1,209
$4,534
17 $2,635
BOCA RATON
$2,338
3,304
$12,390
47 $7,285
UNIFORM':ELECTION CHARGES - 2012/2013
MUNICIPAL
MUNICIPALITY PACKAGE [ABSENTEE BALLOTS PRECINCTS
# ballots @4.72 # precincts @ $159.40
HAVERHILL $2,407 40 $189 4 $638
TOTAL
COST
$3,108
$9,507
$22,013
TOTAL COST AND % CHANGE
$3,234 4%
RIVIERA BEACH $2,407 1,209 $5,706 17 $2,710 $10,824 14%
BOCA RATON $2,407 3,304 $15,595 47 $7,492 $25,494 16%
* Costs exclude expenses absorbed by municipalities i.e.; pollworker payroll, precinct rentals, precinct
ballot printing, advertising and precinct security
* Provide Clerk Bags i.e. precinct registers or programmed electronic poll books, affidavits,
supplies etc. 24.24
* Delivery and Pick up of voting equipment to training locations 2.43
* Prepare precinct scanners and ADA Touch screen equipment 19.55
Prepare equipment cabinets and routing of voter equipment 19.55
* Copy of current poll workers 0.15
* Create and retain voting history (post elections) 18.16
* Plan training class locations /train pollworkers /provide printed training materials 58.44
* Provide laptop computers for Precinct Advisors or programmed electronic poll books 5.83
* Notification of provisionsal ballot outcome 3.52
* Copy of current polling place contract 0.15
* Provide CD of voter file database or programmed poll books for Precinct Advisors 0.50
EXHIBIT B
/
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office
Summary of Activity For Uniform Municipal Elections
January 2014
Costs
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
$6.23 Cost per AB Ballot processed
*
AB set up Fee
$0.04
*
On Call service - Pitney Bowes
$0.24
*
Process Absentee Ballot Requests
2.59
*
Prepare and mail Absentee Ballots (machine use, staff time, voter file, postage), record /verify
absentee ballot returns, prepare /opening of absentee ballots for tabulation
1.36
*
Provide absentee voting - prep and mailing
0.90
*
Notification to Absentee Ballot and provisional voters on the disposition of Canvassing Board
0.10
MUNICIPAL PACKAGE
2,466 Cost per Municipal
Arrange for translating, printing and recording of audio ballot
TBD
*
Provide polling place supplies - signs, cones, tables, chairs, etc.
25.00
*
Assist in finding poll worker replacements
46.63
*
Develop master CD compilation for precinct advisors or provide programmable electronic poll
books
75.20
*
Provide certification of registered voters after book closing
60.84
*
Prepare Absentee Ballot, Edge layout and Sample Ballot
272.09
*
Publish legal notices for L&A testing, canvass and post elections and news releases on book
closing, absentee ballots and other election related news
81.93
*
L&A test - development of a unique test script, manual ballot marking, pretesting for
comparisons and pulling equipment for public tests
211.24
*
Election Day support (SOE staff and phone bank)
398.43
*
Election night support- incl OT (SCE staff, vote tabulation and vote certification)
638.11
*
Assist municipality with canvass of Absentee Ballots, schedule canvass and act as member of
Canvassing Board
293.60
*
Post election results on WEB site and Channel 20
92.36
*
Interface with candidates, press, city staff, city attorneys regarding Election Law
157.37
*
Conduct mandatory audit post election
112.80
PRECINCT SERVICES
$162.52 Cost per precinct
* Provide Clerk Bags i.e. precinct registers or programmed electronic poll books, affidavits,
supplies etc. 24.24
* Delivery and Pick up of voting equipment to training locations 2.43
* Prepare precinct scanners and ADA Touch screen equipment 19.55
Prepare equipment cabinets and routing of voter equipment 19.55
* Copy of current poll workers 0.15
* Create and retain voting history (post elections) 18.16
* Plan training class locations /train pollworkers /provide printed training materials 58.44
* Provide laptop computers for Precinct Advisors or programmed electronic poll books 5.83
* Notification of provisionsal ballot outcome 3.52
* Copy of current polling place contract 0.15
* Provide CD of voter file database or programmed poll books for Precinct Advisors 0.50