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Meeting Date:	09/28/2020
ratify the order and purchase of sixty-nine (69) mobile phones
Submitted for:	Carlos Arriaga	Submitted By:	Carlos Arriaga
Department:	Elections Administration

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to ratify the order and purchase of sixty-nine (69) mobile phones with wireless services from AT&T Corp. (DIR Contract No. TSO-3420) to be used for the upcoming general election in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 & 271.102 and any other matters incident thereto and authorize the Elections Administrator to execute all paperwork to finalize the purchase. [Requested by the Elections Office; Falcon Bank Special Account #0122823814 2020 (CARES Act Grant)]

Issue: The Elections Office is initiating safety measures to safeguard the safety of poll workers and the voting public. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, curbside voting has become popular with the voters. Hence, the manner of communication between the curbside voter and the poll workers at a polling site is essential.

Solution: With funding obtained via the HAVA Cares Act, the Elections Office purposes to add cellular telephone lines equipped with unlimited hotspot capabilities. This new equipment will provide faster internet connections for our election computers and provide the curbside voter with an easy and secure method of notifying the poll worker they want to vote curbside.

Result: Authorize the Elections Office to complete and finalize the contract to obtain the additional telecommunication equipment to be used during early voting and the general election on November 3, 2020.

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