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File #: 24-5525    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 8/30/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request for approval to use the department's purchasing card to purchase food, beverages, and related supplies not to exceed $60,000.00 during FY 2025 and through the 2025 calendar year.
Department: County Clerk
Department Head/Elected Official: Teneshia Hudspeth

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

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Request for approval to use the department's purchasing card to purchase food, beverages, and related supplies not to exceed $60,000.00 during FY 2025 and through the 2025 calendar year.
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Background and Discussion:
These funds cover election-related expenses, including food for staff working long hours, often exceeding 18 hours, during elections. They also include food and beverages for Election Corps Program employees and law enforcement agencies stationed at rally sites. To ensure seamless election operations, the County Clerk intends to provide on-site food for staff during crucial election days.


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