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April 29, 2016 is Page Two (2) envelopes, mailing envelopes and various printed election materials, to reflect the required verbiage of the new statute. As you are aware, the Florida Congressional and State Senate districts were challenged in court and the districts redrawn. New district boundary lines have been finalized by the court and district numbers have changed. The redistricting process has affected Indian River County, requiring all registered voters be mailed an updated voter information card indicating new Congressional and State Senate district numbers. The "absentee ballot" language on the voter card mailing also needs to be updated to "vote - by -mail ballot" to comply with SB 112. The cost to print, perforate and mail 103,000 voter cards at the required first-class rate is $73,000. The Governor also signed into law SB 514 which provides for Supervisor of Elections salary equity/parity with other constitutional officers, other than the Sheriff, under Chapter 134, F.S. The cost for employee health care has also dramatically increased, which accounts for an additional $14,400 above last fiscal year. Indian River'County has been setting aside funds for the purchase of a new voting system in 2017. Our • County's current tabulation software and technology is over 15 years old, our vendor is no longer in business, and we are one of the only counties in Florida who have not modernized their voting system. My staff is currently working on a "Request for Proposal" for the new voting system. It is our intention that once the General Election has concluded we can begin the acquisition process of the new voting system. In addition to the funds to purchase the new voting system, there are many associated expenses which are included in the enclosed FY 2016 — 2017 budget proposal. These expenditures include new equipment training manuals and videos, new instructional information, air cards to modem election results, a computer server system for the new voting system, and an advertising campaign to inform and familiarize the voters on how to cast a ballot on the new equipment. My proposed budget is an increase of $40,256 which includes the increase in health care premiums, legislative mandates, redistricting expenses, additional electronic equipment, and the expenses associated with the implementation of a new voting system. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. Sincerely, Leslie R. Swan Supervisor of Elections • Enclosures cc: Jason Brown 53