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File #: 23-0482    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Approval Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 4/17/2023 In control: Executive Office
On agenda: 5/9/2023 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 $100,000 Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Attachments: 1. Agreement 23-065

TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: May 9, 2023


DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Darcie Antle
PHONE:
707-463-4441
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Xuyen Mallela
PHONE:
707-463-4441


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 $100,000 Effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
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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 $100,000 effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
No previous Board action.

SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
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.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Return to staff for alternative handling

DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? Yes

STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Prepared and Resilient County

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 291...

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