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Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: Feb. 17, 2021

Business Meeting: Feb. 22, 2021

Summary:

This will be amending Resolution #20-214 to adjust the funds received by the Washington State Military Department to the 911 Communications Center.

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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 an amended contract with the Washington State Military Department for assistance to fund Professional Development expenses as well as telecommunication equipment 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 $104,571 (contract E21-026 amendment A) for the contract period of July 1, 2020, through August 15, 2021; and

WHEREAS, (1) The 911 Communications Department wishes to enter into this agreement to receive the funds for Professional Development expenses as well as telecommunication equipment; and (2) authorizes 911 Administrator Scott Smitherman to sign on behalf of Lewis County; 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 aforesaid contract is hereby approved by the BOCC, and the 911 Administrator is authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the BOCC.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 22nd day of February, 2021.