Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Feb. 8, 2023

Business Meeting: Feb. 14, 2023

Summary:

The US Department of Homeland Security, through the Washington State Military Department provides FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds to local jurisdictions and tribes with emergency management programs. The intent of this grant is to support the local emergency management operating budget by providing funds for the program enhancements that are outside the regular budget.

Lewis County Emergency Management applies annually for the EMPG Grant and will receive $49,069.00. for this grant cycle. The contract period will run from June 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. This money will be utilized for a number of projects including: equipment, training, preparedness and educational materials for the county's first responders and members of our community.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Zelma Hammer, Tina Hemphill

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the agreement between Lewis County, Washington, and the Washington Military Department for FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG); and

WHEREAS, the contract amount of $49,069.00 has already been included in the budget.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC here by approves an agreement between Lewis County and the Washington State Military Department, providing $49,069.00 in EMPG funds; and delegates authority to Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope to sign Agreement #E23-188 on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of February, 2023.