HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCRes_06-14City of Falcon Heights Resolution 06-14
Approval of usage of the AutoMARK ballot-marking machine in all future elections
WHEREAS, Congress enacted the Help Amenca Vote Act (HAVA) in 2002 to ensure that the
voting method utilized in every polling place includes a ballot marking device that is accessible for
individuals with disabilities and provides them the ability to vote privately and independently; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners has adopted the local equipment plan
developed by the cities and school districts in the County to acquire and operate a ballot marking device
that is accessible to persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Ramsey County has received a state grant in the amount of $1,256,572 to acquire
and operate such a ballot marking device for disabled voters; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota secretary of state has certified the AutoMARK ballot marking
device for use in this state; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County auditor has authorized the use of the AutoMARK ballot
marking device in all elections in Ramsey County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Falcon Heights 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 Apri124, 2001; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk provide information on the use of the
AutoMARK ballot marking device to the public during the 60 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 RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Ramsey County
auditor.
Moved by: J ~y~4~ ~r~ Approved: ~
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
June 14, 2006
GEHRZ ~ 1 In Favor Attested: ~ ~ ~~
KUETTEL Greg o g, Interim Ci Administrator
LINDSTROM June 14, 2006
TALBOT
HARRIS Against