RES 2006-37 - 00014138RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 37
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ES &S AutoMARK ELECTION
EQUIPMENT IN ALL PRECINCTS
WHEREAS, the Federal government passed the Help America Vote Act in 2002 requiring the
voting method in every polling place to include a voting system accessible for individuals with
disabilities in a manner providing for the same opportunity for access, participation, and ability
to vote privately and independently; and
WHEREAS, only 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; and
WHEREAS, the ES &S AutoMARK will be used as a ballot marking device only and will be
used in conjunction with the existing Diebold Accu -Vote optical scan voting system; and
WHEREAS, federal grant funds were available to cover the capital purchase of the AutoMARK
and did not require additional funds in 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Fridley hereby
authorizes the use of the ES &S AutoMARK in each polling place for elections held in the City
of Fridley from this date forward.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
26TH DAY OF JUNE 2006.
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Scott J. Lund, Mayor
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Debra A. Skogen, City ClGk