06-527Council File # yp'J
Green Sheet # 3030837
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Presented by
RESOLIlTI�N
PAUL, M{{�NESOTA
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� 1 WHEREAS, Congress enacted the Help America Vote Act (NAVA) in 2002 to ensure
2 that the voting method utilized in every polling place includes a ballot marking device that is
3 accessibfe for individuals with disabifities and provides them the ability to vote privately and
4 independently; and
6 WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has adopted the local
7 equipment plan developed by the cities and school districts in the County to acquire and operate
8 a ballot marking device that is accessible to persons with disabilities; and
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10 WHEREAS, Ramsey County has received a state grant in the amount of $1,256,572 to
11 acquire and operate such a ballot marking device for disabled voters; and
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13 WHEREAS, the Minnesota secretary of state has certified the Automark ballot marking
14 device for use in this state; and
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16 WHEREAS, the Ramsey County auditor has authorized the use of the Automark ballot
17 marking device in alf elections in Ramsey Counry; Now, Therefore, Be It
RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul authorizes the use of the Automark ballot marking
device for all elections held in the City, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that the operation and maintenance of the Automark ballot marking device
be conducted in the same manner provided for voting systems in the joint powers agreement
between the City and the County adopted by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on
April 24, 2001; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Ramsey County Elections provide information on the use of the
Automark ballot marking device to the public during the 6Q days prior to the 2006 state primary
and public demonstrations of said device during the six weeks prior to the 2006 state primary, in
accordance with state law; and be it further
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33 RESOLVED that the city clerk provide a capy of this resolution to the Ramsey County auditor.
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Departrnent/office%ouncil: Date Initiated:
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Sfiari Moore
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Aetion Requested:
Approve the use of ffie Autoxnark ballot marlang device as authorized by the Ramsey County Auditor and ceriified by the Secretary of
State.
idaGOns: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Commission
CIB Commitlee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Service Contracts MustAnswerthe Following Questions:
1. Has this persoNfirm ever worked untler a contract for this department?
Yes ' No
2. Has this person�rm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Dces this persoNfirm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
F�cplain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
The Aelp American Vote Act (HAVA) was enacted by Congress to ensure that every polling location include a ballot marking device
that is accessible for individuals with disabilities and provides them the ability to vote privately and independendy. The Automark
device will accomplish this mandate and is paid for tluougk a grant.
Advantasles If Approved:
We will be in compliance wath HAVA.
DisadvaMages tf Approved:
none
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
We will be in violation of HAVA and will risk penalities.
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Financial Information: �ymsey County received a state gcant of $1,256,572 to acquire and operake the'Automazk ballot marking
(Explain) device.