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Elections Funding Request for Machinery Cap. Stab. — File 24-1283

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ELECTIONS FUNDING REQUEST FOR MACHINERY The following request for Early and Mail-In Voting machinery is likely to be reimbursed by the State Auditor as an unfunded mandate. 1. A High-Speed Addressing System a. System Highlights: • Separates list by City Zip Codes or Precinct if necessary • Creates templates needed to format and print on the inner/outer envelope • Generates • Return address • Outgoing address • Inner envelope • Generates • Name & Address • Voter ID • Precinct Number • 3of9barcode b. This machine will cut the processing time in half from the current manual process. c. Cost $18,006.91 2. A High-Volume, High-Speed Mail Opener for all types of mail a. System Highlights: • Can process trays of various envelope types and sizes without presorting. • Protects envelope contents from being sliced or damaged • Sorts mail by size, ex. Post cards vs envelopes • Time stamps all items. b. Cost $19,567.50 Total funding request for both machines is $37,574.41