Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: Nov. 3, 2021

Business Meeting: Nov. 9, 2021

Summary:

Approving an agreement between the Washington State Military Department and Lewis County Communications for FFY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (21SHGP) funding assistance.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: John Hollingsworth - john.hollingsworth@mil.wa.gov Courtney Bemus - courtney.bemus@mil.wa.gov

Additional Copies To: Kelly Sneed

Resolution

WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) that the Lewis County Department of Communications, Radio Services Division, has received a contract with the Washington State Military Department for funding under the FFY 2021 HSGP for Homeland Security Projects; and

WHEREAS, funds are available and approved for use by the Department of Communications, Radio Services Division in the amount up to $32,508, contract 21HSGP, for the contract period from September 1, 2021, through July 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Communications, Radio Services Division wishes to enter into this agreement to receive the funds for the Homeland Security projects that will enhance county-wide interoperable communications including county law enforcement agencies; 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 agreement #21HSGP between Lewis County Communications and the Washington State Military Department in the amount of $32,508.00 is hereby approved by the BOCC, and hereby authorizes the Communications Administrator to sign the same on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of November, 2021.