Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/5/2023
Item Status: New
From: Dr. Brian Pierce, Coroner
Submitted by: Brandy Byrd, Coroner Executive Assistant
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Coroner’s Office - U.S. Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency Application for Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Authorize the Baldwin County Coroner’s Office to submit the FY 2023 State of Alabama Homeland Security Program Grant Application through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) for reimbursable expenses for the purchase of a Ford F-250 Super Duty Truck and enclosed 8.5 x 20 Trailer; and
2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the grant application and any other documents related to the application.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Office of the Coroner is requesting to apply for a grant through ALEA for the reimbursement on a purchase of a Ford F-250 Super Duty truck and enclosed 8.5 x 20 trailer used for transporting the Quick Deploy Mortuary Cooler received from a grant through the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Grant in the amount of $60,117.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: Project number TBD in Fund 280
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: Deadline for submittal is August 1, 2023
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Coroner’s Office staff will coordinate grant application submittal upon approval by Commission
cc: Cian Harrison, Aislinn Stone, Christie Bezoari, Katrina Taylor, Brian Underwood and Anna Buford
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: If the grant is awarded, the Coroner’s Office will submit an agenda item for funds acceptance along with any agreements and related documents for Commission approval.