Res 2011- 25 Cooperative Purchase of Election EquipmentI, 1 f1 1
RESOLUTION 2011 -25
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EQUI[PM[ENT
WHEREAS, it is necessary for all precincts in Dakota County to use the same election
equipment: and
WHEREAS, the election equipment is becoming obsolete and experiencing higher
failure rates and increased maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has current Help America Vote Act funding remaining from
previous grants; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County has applied for additional Help America Vote Act funds
from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Mendota Heights hereby
supports the purchase of new election equipment in fiscal year 2013 for implementation in
election year 2014; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mendota Heights hereby agrees to
participate in the purchase of said election equipment by paying 50 percent of the net cost of the
equipment after reducing the gross cost of said equipment by utilizing Help America Vote Act
funds received by Dakota County, provided Dakota County pays the remaining 50 percent of the
net cost of equipment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mendota Heights City Council will
review all agreements prior to taking action.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this fifth day of April 2011.
CITY COUNCIL
CIYOF NDOTA HEIGHTS
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�� Sandie Thone, City Clerk