TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: June 22, 2021
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Carmel J. Angelo
PHONE:
463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: n/a
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Agreement with LACO Associates to Provide Disaster Prevention, Recovery, Resiliency, and Mitigation Grant Research and Grant Writing Services in the Amount of $100,000, Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve agreement with LACO Associates to provide disaster prevention, recovery, resiliency, and mitigation grant research and grant writing services in the amount of $100,000, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
No previous board action.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The County completed a competitive procurement process for disaster prevention, recovery, resiliency, and mitigation grant research and grant writing services. LACO Associates was selected for their experience and expertise. Under this contract, LACO Associates will research the availability of federal, state, and private grant programs to identify potential funding sources. LACO Associates will also assist in assessing disaster-related unmet needs and forming projects in addition to preparing and submitting grant applications on behalf of the County. This contract will be crucial to the County's effort to secure and leverage grant funding for disaster recovery projects next fiscal year.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Disaster Recovery Budget Unit, some grants will cover the grant preparation cost if awarded
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: Yes
CURRENT F/Y COST: $100,000
IF NO, PLEASE...
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