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File #: 21-0705    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 6/4/2021 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 6/22/2021 Final action:
Title: 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
Attachments: 1. Agreement 21-112, 2. LACO Grant Writing 21-22

 

To:  Board of Supervisors

FromExecutive Office

Meeting DateJune 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:

title

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 describe: n/a

annual recurring cost: $100,000 for the term of the agreement

revenue agreement: No

 budget clarification: DR 2910

 Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes

 

CEO Liaison: Executive Office

 

 

CEO Review: Yes 

 

 

CEO Comments:

 

 

FOR COB USE ONLY

Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk I

Final Status:Approved

Date: June 22, 2021

Executed Item Type: Agreement   Number: 21-112

Note to Department Number of Original Agreements Returned to Dept: 0 Original Agreement Delivered to Auditor? No