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t <br />AGENDA ITEM 1K <br />STAFF ORIGNINATOR: Jean Viger, Deputy City Clerk <br />MEETING DATE: June 26, 2006 <br />TOPIC: Authorize Automark in All Precincts <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority (3/5 Vote) <br />BACKGROUND: <br />In 2002 the federal government passed the Help America Vote Act that requires the <br />voting method in every polling place to include a voting system that is accessible for <br />individuals with disabilities in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access <br />and participation and to vote privately and independently. The ES &S Automark has been <br />identified and certified by the Secretary of State's office to meet the requirements of the <br />Help America Vote Act. The governing body of each municipality is required to <br />authorize the use of the Automark prior to July 1, 2006 and must have the Automark <br />available for demonstration beginning August 1, 2006. The Automark is not a tabulator <br />and will be used together with our existing precinct counters, the Diebold Accuvotes. <br />Federal grant funds were available to cover the capital purchase of the Automark for each <br />precinct in existence in 2004. Lino Lakes added Precinct No. 7 in 2006 and is <br />responsible for the cost of the Automark for Precinct No. 7. The price of the Automark, <br />with table, is $5925. <br />OPTIONS: <br />1. Move to authorize the use of the ES &S Automark <br />2. Return to Staff for More Information <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Option 1 <br />• <br />