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Approval of a Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00090 Appropriating $172,479.18 of General Fund Fund Balance to Durham County Board of Elections for the Statewide Second Primary Election
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 25, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 24BCC00090 Appropriating $172,479.18 of General Fund Fund Balance to Durham County Board of Elections for the execution of the 2024 Statewide Second Primary Election. Following the conclusion of the 2024 Statewide Primary and Election, the North Carolina State Board of Elections informed all counties that a second primary request had been received from candidates in the Republican primaries for the races of NC Auditor and NC Lieutenant Governor. Pursuant to this formal request and consistent with NCGS 163-111, all county election boards are required to execute the Statewide Second Primary on May 14, 2024. As a result of this, the Board of Elections will need supplemental funding for following:
* Precinct Official Compensation - (April 25th - May 11th) - $88,863.00
* Printing of Training Materials - $3,295.46
* Purchasing of Ballots - $5,700.00
* Activation of Precinct Cell Phones - $5,977.72
* Election Advertising - $5,000.00
* DPS Custodial Fees - $5,150.00
* Election Coding - $5,000.00
* Laptop Rentals and Encryption - $14,903.00
* Rental of Polling Places - $3,690.00
* Emergency Poll Books - $4,900.00
* Delivery of Election Supplies and Equipment - $30,000.00
These are projected expenses that will be incurred to ensure execution of an election for approximately 97,473 eligible residents. A spreadsheet reflecting these expenses along with an informational guide on the 2024 Statewide Second Primary Election has been included with this submission.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request aligns with Goal 5 of the County's Strategic Plan.
Resource Persons: Derek Bowens, Elections Director
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