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County to accept several grants and consider an interlocal agreement for school evacuation site
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Summary
Commissioners were briefed on multiple grant items and a proposed interlocal: a VAWA subgrant (~$23,000) to support domestic-violence advocacy, a Paul Coverdell subaward of $58,255 for the medical examiner, and a new interlocal designating the county fair/expo as a West Valley School District evacuation site (to be on Jan. 13 agenda).
County staff briefed commissioners on multiple smaller but programmatic items: grant subawards and an interlocal agreement with West Valley School District to designate the county fair and expo as an evacuation and reunification site.
A staff member requested acceptance of a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) subgrant — roughly $23,000 — that will be split between domestic‑violence unit staff and advocacy services; staff described the grant as routine but administratively tedious due to tracking requirements. The board voiced support and staff said they would accept the funds.
Dr. Zena (medical-examiner office) described a Paul Coverdell forensic science improvement subaward routed through Washington State Patrol that would provide $58,255 (fiscal year 2024 funds) to purchase toxicology testing kits for Randox equipment and a supply of body bags for regional mass-fatality preparedness. Dr. Zena clarified the county has not yet received cash; funds are ready for disbursement and staff are preparing budget entries.
Eric briefed an interlocal agreement with West Valley School District that would allow use of the fair and expo as a reunification/evacuation site; staff said the agreement will be scheduled for approval on Jan. 13.
No formal votes were recorded during the briefing; staff will place the interlocal and grant acceptances on upcoming agendas as appropriate.
