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Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: July 29, 2026

Business Meeting: Aug. 4, 2026

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, 2026 through August 15, 2027

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WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, 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, 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; and

WHEREAS, funds are available and approved for use by the 911 Communications Department in the amount up to $73,422 -- FY27 SECO Coordinator Professional Development (CPD) State Fiscal Year 2027(SFY2027) Contract No. E27-027 -- for the contract period of July 1, 2026, through August 15, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the 911 Communications Department wishes to enter into this agreement to receive the funds for Professional Development expenses; 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 Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby: (1) approves FY27 SECO CPD Contract No. E27-027 in the amount of $73,422 for the contract period of July 1, 2026, through August 15, 2027; and (2) authorizes the BOCC chair to sign said contract on behalf of Lewis County.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 4th day of August, 2026.