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Franklin council accepts $52,793 state grant for election equipment
Summary
Council approved Budget Amendment 2025-03 to appropriate $52,793 from the State Board of Elections to purchase election equipment; staff emphasized timing constraints for issuing purchase orders so equipment arrives before the election.
Franklin City Council on Aug. 26 approved budget amendment 2025-03 to record $52,793 in state grant revenue and appropriate the funds for election equipment.
Staff said the grant will purchase equipment the city needs for upcoming elections and will free capital funds previously allocated for that purpose to be used elsewhere. Council members noted a time limitation for issuing the purchase order if the city is to receive the equipment in time for the election.
Council moved and approved the amendment, and staff said they will place orders under the time constraints established by the grant. Interim staff apologized for any packet or procedural confusion but confirmed the appropriation will allow timely procurement of election equipment.
Next steps: staff will issue purchase orders to meet grant timelines and report back to council on receipt and deployment of equipment.
