Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: TBD

Business Meeting: Nov. 21, 2023

Summary:

The US Department of Homeland Security, through the Washington State Military Department, provides the Homeland Security Grant Program funding to regions and local jurisdictions to enhance response capabilities within the region as well as the county. The intent of this grant is to support the local emergency management operating budget by providing funds for program enhancement through projects. Lewis County Emergency Management will be receiving this grant funding opportunity to enhance the capabilities of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office Swift Water Rescue Team for equipment. The funding received for this equipment is $17,792 for this grant cycle. The contract period will run from September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. 

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Pamela Fernandez, Tina Hemphill, Zelma Hammer

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the agreement between Lewis County, Washington and the Washington State Military Department for Homeland Security Grant Program funding; and

WHEREAS, the contract amount of $17,792 was not included in the budget; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County Emergency Management wishes to enter into this agreement to receive the funds for the Homeland Security Grant Program projects that will enhance countywide and regional response capabilities; 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 BOCC hereby approves an agreement between Lewis County and the Washington State Military Department, providing $17,792 in Homeland Security Grant Program; and the BOCC delegates authority to Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope to sign Agreement #E24-137 on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of November, 2023.