ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
4.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE OF BUDGETED FUNDS TO CONDUCT NOVEMBER 5, 2013 ELECTION IN DIVISIONS 1 AND 2
Meeting Date:			July 22, 2013	Budgeted:		$175,000
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/		N/A
			General Manager	Line Item No.:		N/A
Prepared By:			Arlene Tavani	Cost Estimate:	$87,125
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on July 8, 2013 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The Monterey County Elections Department has estimated that the cost to conduct the November 5, 2013 election for Directors in Divisions 1 and 2 will be between $78,412.50 and $87,125. The cost will vary depending on the number of registered voters in Divisions 1 and 2, and how many other agencies consolidate their elections with the Water Management District. The Elections Department will submit a final invoice following the election.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board should authorize an expenditure of $87,125 to conduct the November 5, 2013 election in Voter Divisions 1 and 2.

IMPACT ON RESOURCES: On June17, 2013, the Board of Directors adopted the FY 2013-14 MPWMD Budget that included $175,000 in the Administrative Services Division budget to fund election costs for the year.

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