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$44,032 has already been included in the budget
Type: Deliberation
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: Jan. 17, 2024
Business Meeting: Jan. 23, 2024
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. This grant intends to support the local emergency management operating budget by providing funds for program enhancements that are outside the regular budget.
Lewis County Emergency Management applies annually for the EMPG Grant and will receive $44,032. for this grant cycle. The contract period will run from June 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. This money will be utilized for several 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
ACCEPT AN AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON MILITARY DEPARTMENT FEMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) AND AUTHORIZE SIGNATURES THEREON
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 $44,032.00 has already been included in the budget.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby approves an agreement between Lewis County and the Washington State Military Department, providing $44,032.00 in EMPG funds; and delegates authority to BOCC Chair Scott Brummer to sign Agreement #E24-253 on behalf of Lewis County.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of January, 2024.