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Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: July 14, 2021

Business Meeting: July 20, 2021

Summary:

As part of the state E911 funding assistance program, certain expenses associated with the daily operations of the 911 Communications Center are eligible for reimbursement. This contract with the Washington State Department of Military, Emergency Management Division, addresses the amount of basic funds available under the wire-line and wireless contract reimbursement program for support of Professional Development, Public Outreach and Staff Education and Training during the contract period of July 1, 2021 through August 15, 2022.

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Resolution

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Lewis County, Washington, that the Lewis County 911 Communications Department has received a contract with the Washington State Military Department for assistance to fund Professional Development, Public Outreach and Staff Education and Training expenses associated with the operation of the 911 system; and

WHEREAS, fund are available and approved for use by the 911 Communications Department in the amount of up to $37,033 (contract E22-026) for the contract period of July 1, 2021, through August 15, 2022; and

WHEREAS, (1) the 911 Communications Department wishes to enter into this agreement to receive the funds for Professional Development expenses, Public Outreach, Staff Education and Training; and (2) authorizes the 911 Administrator Scott Smitherman to sign on behalf of Lewis County ; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said agreement for Lewis County.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the aforesaid contract is hereby approved by the BOCC, and the 911 Administrator is authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of July, 2021.