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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-65
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUTOMARK IN ALL
PRECINCTS
WHEREAS, the Federal government passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002 that
requires the voting method in every polling place to include a voting system that is
accessible for individuals with disabilities in a manner that provides the same opportunity
for access and participation and to vote privately and independently; and
WHEREAS, one voting system, the ES&S Automark has been identified and certified by
the Minnesota Secretary of State's office to meet the requirements of the Help America
Vote Act.
WHEREAS, the ES&S Automark will be used in addition to the existing optical scan
voting system.
WHEREAS, federal grant funds were available to cover the capital purchase of the
Automark and will not require additional funds in 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Columbia Heights
hereby authorizes the use of the ES&S Automark in each polling place for elections held
after this date.
Offered this I th day of June 2006
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Nawrocki
Williams
Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary