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CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY AND COUNTY HEALTH OFFICIALS (NACCHO) TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE NORMAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-2021-113, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: In December 2020, the City of Norman Office of Emergency Management applied for a grant through the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO) to support the efforts of the Medical Reserve CORPS volunteer program, managed by City of Norman Emergency Management.
DISCUSSION: During January 2021, NACCHO provided notice to the Medical Reserve CORPS units of the availability of a grant for operational readiness. City of Norman Emergency Management staff coordinates the activities of the Cleveland County Medical Reserve CORPS. The grant was applied for and approved for training needed to support community events and disaster response activities. The grant allows for collaboration between Envision Success for Veterans and the OU School of Social Work for expenses related to an Internship. This grant allows for a laptop computer and administrative expenses.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Grant in the amount of $10,000 be accepted and deposited into the Special Grants Fund, Other Revenue/Emergency Management (226-333360) when received. Also, staff recommends an appropriation from the Special Grants Fund Balance (22-29000) to the following accounts: $2,000 to Other Supplies-Materials-Miscellaneous (22695508-43199); $6,000 to Workshops and Seminars (22695508-44604); $1,000 to Postage (22695508-44701); and $1,000 to Personal Computer (22695508-45302).The expenditure and revenue accounts project number is GF0025.