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Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: July 3, 2024

Business Meeting: July 9, 2024

Summary:

As part of the state E911 funding assistance program, certain county expenses associated with the daily operations of the 911 Communications Center are eligible for reimbursement.  This contract with the Washington State Department of Military, State 911 Coordination Office (SECO), addresses the amount of basic funds available under the wire-line and wireless contract reimbursement program for support of Professional Development during the contract period of July 1, 2024 through August 15, 2025.

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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 expenses associated with the operation of the 911 System; and

WHEREAS, funds are available and approved for use by the 911 Communications Department in the amount up to $43,820 -- FY25 SECO Coordinator Professional Development (CPD) State Fiscal Year 2025 (SFY2025) Contract No. E25-021 -- for the contract period of July 1, 2024, through August 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the 911 Communications Department wishes to enter into this agreement to receive the funds for Professional Development expenses; and

WHEREAS, the 911 Communications Department wishes to authorize 911 Director Jennifer Libby-Jones to sign on behalf of Lewis County for reimbursements; 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 the BOCC hereby approves FY25 SECO CPD Contract No. E25-021, in the amount of $43,820 for the contract period of July 1, 2024, through August 15, 2025; and the BOCC authorizes the BOCC chair to sign said contract on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of July, 2024.