Subject:
Title
Modification and continuation of the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for BioWatch Program for field operations and sample collection activities.
Recommended Action
Recommended Action:
Approval by the County Administrator for the modification and continuation of the Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for BioWatch Program for field operations and sample collection activities.
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 award action provides additional funding for the current budget/project period October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018.
Background/Explanation:
Air monitoring activities under this grant program/project have been on-going since 2003.
This project is subject to certain information security restrictions per DHS. All information is considered “Sensitive but Unclassified” (SBU), “For Official Use Only” (FOUO), and is not for public disclosure. Any public records requests made relating to this agreement should be directed to DHS.
Fiscal Impact:
This action provides an additional $5,000.00 for the current budget/project period ending June 30, 2018.
The grant provides 100% reimbursements for approved costs. No match is required. Expenditures are budgeted in the Air Quality Division operating budget of the General Fund for FY 2018.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to approve this Grant Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Ajaya Satyal, Air Quality Division Manager, Parks & Conservation Resources
Partners:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Attachments:
Modification Letter
Notice of Award
Prior Awards