Subject:
Title
Modifications to the BioWatch Program Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Recommended Action:
Approval by the County Administrator of Modifications to the BioWatch Program Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• This action extends the grant period by two months to April 30, 2021.
• This action also increases DHS funding by $19,567.00 for a total of $189,288.00.
• DHS will reimburse the County 100% of project costs. No County match is required.
• Recipient’s signature is not required on the Agreement.
DHS Award Number 06OHBIO00014-15-01 (Formerly: 2006-ST-091-000016).
Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protection services to ensure a safe and secure community
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air and other natural resources
Summary:
DHS has proposed to modify the Grant Agreement to increase the project period from (10) months to twelve (12) months and to provide additional funding. This action would extend the project period through April 30, 2021, and provide an additional $19,567.00 from the DHS, for a total revised award of $189,288.00. The grant funding is 100% reimbursable. There is no County match required.
Background/Explanation:
This project has been ongoing since 2003 and is subject to certain information security restrictions per DHS. All information is considered sensitive, but unclassified for official use only, and is not for public disclosure. Any public records requests made relating to this agreement should be directed to DHS.
The BioWatch program field operations and sample collection activities are conducted by the County’s Air Quality Section within Public Works’ Environmental Management Division. Work involves access to sensitive information from the federal government, which must be protected and safeguarded from public disclosure in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Fiscal Impact:
This modification to the original contract increases DHS funding by $19,567.00 for project period May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 for a total revised award of $189,288.00. No County match is required as project costs are 100% reimbursable. The original award was approved in the amount of $169,721.00 for the budget period of May 1, 2020 to February 28, 2021.
This contract is consistent with the FY21 Adopted Budget for the Public Works Department, Environmental Management Division.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
DHS
Attachments:
DHS Request
12-Month Project Cost Budget
Notice of Grant Award
Grant Award History