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Steps that have already been taken (continued) <br />• Negotiations have commenced with the City of St. Paul on needed modifications to the existing contract for <br />election services between the City of St. Paul and Ramsey County. <br />• Alternative state and federal funding sources have been monitored. <br />Next Steps <br />1. Get Cities' approval on joint powers agreement. <br />2. Return to County Board with suggested modifications to St. Paul contract. <br />3. Take steps necessary to apply for state or federal funding. <br />4. Return to County Board with a suggested equipment financing package based on each city's projections for <br />numbers of needed tabulators and determination of cities that wish to pay for equipment over time. <br />5. Place order for additional equipment once prior steps have been completed. <br />Recommendations <br />• Approve joint powers agreement for election systems replacement. <br />• Authorize the County Manager to get approval from cities in Ramsey County for the joint powers <br />agreement. <br />Page 25 <br />