Subject:
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Modifications to the BioWatch Program Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval by the County Administrator of Modifications to the BioWatch Program Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• The previous action, 20-1271D, extended the grant period by two months and provided an estimate for additional funding for that period but was not an award of the funding. This action awards $19,567.00 as granted by DHS for a total approved budget of $189,288.00.
• DHS will reimburse the County 100% of project costs. No County match required.
• Recipient’s signature is not required on the Agreement.
DHS Award Number 06OHBIO00014-15-01 (Formerly: 2006-ST-091-000016).Body
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:
This modification reflects the actual award of $19,567.00 for the additional two (2) month project period approved by DHS through Legistar Item 20-1271D. The total award to date with all revisions is $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 Public Works’ Division of Environmental Management Air Quality Section. 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 confirms the increase of $19,567.00 in DHS funding as originally estimated in Legistar Item 20-1271D for project period May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021, for a total revised award of $189,288.00. There is no County match as project costs are 100% reimbursable. The original award was approved for $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:
Notice of Grant Award
Grant Award History