Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2006-414

 

Sponsor:  Council President at the Request of the Mayor

 

Date of Introduction:  April 25, 2006

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  F; R

 

Date of Analysis:  April 27, 2006

 

Type of Action:  Appropriation

 

Bill Summary:  This bill appropriates $172,546.05 (a $150,040.04 grant from the State Division of Elections and $22,506.01 from the General Fund) to provide funding for various voter education programs and matters, including the mailing of sample ballots to Duval County voters.  Authorization is given for the Mayor, or designee, and the Corporation Secretary to execute agreements and other documents, and to take further actions to effectuate the purposes of the ordinance.

 

Background Information:  The Laws of Florida provide for the disbursement of certain funds to supervisors of elections to fund voter education programs.  A 15% match is required.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Supervisor of Elections; Voter Education

 

Fiscal Impact:  $172,546.05 is appropriated by this ordinance

 

Analyst:  Campbell