HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-45 - Res. Establishing the US Elections Security Assistance Revolving Account COVID-19 CARES Act RESOLUTION NO. X20- T5
ESTABLISH THE US ELECTIONS SECURITY ASSISTANCE
REVOLVING ACCOUNT
PURSUANTTO THE COVID 19 CARES ACT
Fund#001.000000.030.034
WHEREAS, Mason County has entered into an Intergovernmental Grant Agreements between the State of
Washington,Office of the Secretary of State for a Federal Awards,CDFDA 90-404 HAVA Election Security Grants in
the amount of$169,509.84 and$136,674.24.
WHEREAS,the purpose of the grants are to
a. Prevent,prepare for,and respond to coronavirus domestically or internationally,for the 2020 Federal
election cycle
b. Improve the administration of elections for Federal office,including to enhance election technology and
make election security improvements"to the systems,equipment and processes used in federal elections
WHEREAS,the grant agreements requires the county to place the funds received in an interest bearing
account. All funds will remain in that account until spent by the county on allowable activities.
WHEREAS,interest earned on deposited funds will be spent on allowable activities under the grant
agreement.
WHEREAS, unused grant funds shall be returned to the Office of the Secretary of State on December 31,
2020,and December 20,2024 unless the grant agreement is terminated sooner. In the event of termination of the
grant agreement,interest earned on deposited funds shall be remitted to Office of the Secretary of State together
with all unspent federal and state match funds in the account
WHEREAS,the Mason County Auditor and/or designee(s)in partnership with the Mason County Treasurer
and/or designee(s)are authorized to receive, pay and transfer revenue and expenses as approved in writing
between the Elections Fund#001.000000.030.034 and the US ELECTIONS SECURITY ASSISSTANCE Checking
Account.
WHEREAS,the Mason County Treasurer,has reviewed and approves of creating a revolving account for
the US Election Security Assistance Funds. The Elections Department will be the responsible party for reconciling
the monthly bank statement and providing such reconciliation to the Mason County Treasurer's Office.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOVLED,that the Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the recommendation
of the Mason County Treasurer to create the US Elections Security Assistance Revolving Account.
DATED this. of June,2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY,WASHINGTON
Melis D K,Clerk of he Board --Sharon Trask,Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
and Neatherlin,Co-'m'btnissioner
Tim Whitehea ,Chief Deputy Prosecutor Kevin Shutty,Com Ossioner
AP VED:
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'4 U a Fra ier,Mason County Treasurer
Cc: Auditor Finance Department,Risk Manager,Treasurer,Auditor