ITEM:

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

4.

CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO CONDUCT NOVEMBER 5, 2013 ELECTION IN DIVISIONS 1 AND 2

 

Meeting Date:

July 22, 2013

Budgeted: 

$175,000

 

From:

David J. Stoldt,

Program/

N/A

 

General Manager

Line Item No.:

N/A

 

Prepared By:

Arlene Tavani

Cost Estimate: 

 $87,125

 

General Counsel Review:  N/A

Committee Recommendation:  The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on July 8, 2013 and recommended approval.

CEQA Compliance:  N/A

 

SUMMARY:  The Monterey County Elections Department has estimated that the cost to conduct the November 5, 2013 election for Directors in Divisions 1 and 2 will be between $78,412.50 and $87,125.  The cost will vary depending on the number of registered voters in Divisions 1 and 2, and how many other agencies consolidate their elections with the Water Management District.  The Elections Department will submit a final invoice following the election.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  The Board should authorize an expenditure of $87,125 to conduct the November 5, 2013 election in Voter Divisions 1 and 2.

 

IMPACT ON RESOURCES:  On June17, 2013, the Board of Directors adopted the FY 2013-14 MPWMD Budget that included $175,000 in the Administrative Services Division budget to fund election costs for the year.

 

EXHIBIT

None

 

 

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