County to receive ~$90,000 EMS equipment grant; commissioners to review use and budget implications

County administrative staff told the Morgan County Commission Sept. 3 that the Office of Emergency Medical Services awarded the county approximately $90,000 for EMS equipment.

Staff said the grant will be invoiced through the state portal (WVUASIS was mentioned) and that the county must provide receipts for equipment purchases. Commissioners discussed that if the grant covers items already included in the county EMS budget, the county’s existing appropriation could be adjusted; staff said they would determine whether the award duplicates planned purchases and report back.

A county official told commissioners that some counties had already received funds and that Morgan County must create an invoice in the state portal to access its share. Commissioners asked staff to catalog planned equipment purchases and to clarify timing for receipt of funds and any required match or reporting obligations.

No formal budget action or amendment was made at the meeting; the commission requested follow-up to determine whether planned EMS equipment purchases should be modified in light of the grant.