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Commission approves up to $833 for regional tabletop exercise under OLDC grant
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Summary
The Geary County Commission voted to approve a memorandum of agreement to participate in a regional tabletop exercise tied to an OLDC grant, with the county contribution capped at $833 and funds to come from the comprehensive-plan budgeted amount.
A majority of the Geary County Commission voted to approve a memorandum of agreement to participate in a regional tabletop exercise connected to an OLDC comprehensive-planning grant, authorizing a county contribution not to exceed $833.
Commissioner (label 4) asked the board to approve the MOA and explained the tabletop is intended to align Fort Riley and area communities on emergency planning and response. “Ithe memorandum of agreement for the tabletop exercise not to exceed $833,” the commissioner said during the item.
The motion was moved by the chair (label 3) and seconded by Commissioner (label 1). The chair called for a voice vote; several commissioners said “Aye,” and the motion carried. Staff clarified the $833 would come from the countycomprehensive-plan budgeted line (the board had previously budgeted $15,000 toward related grant activities) so no new appropriation was required.
Why it matters: the tabletop is a condition of the OLDC grant that integrates military and civilian partners and is intended to improve coordinated emergency response across jurisdictions. The approval clears the county to sign the MOA and participate in the exercise, with Fort Riley listed among participants.
What’s next: staff said they would add a county point of contact for the project and follow up with additional details during subsequent meetings.
