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Resolution ratifying a lease with VK 905 Lakeside, LLC for rental of storage of personal protection equipment and supplies in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in an estimated amount of $149,624 and approving an emergency appropriation of both revenue and expense in the amount of $200,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund 746.
Staff Summary
* There was a need to procure rental space to store a 60-day stockpile of PPE and supplies in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
* Lake County Emergency Management (EMA) identified a secure location to house the supplies and negotiated a lease rate. Under the terms of the lease, Lake County will enter into a 24-month lease in an estimated amount of $149,624.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
* Pursuant to Article 6, Section 103, the EMA submitted a written determination for the basis of the emergency and certification that the selection of the space is appropriate.
* ARPA was signed into law on March 11, 2021. On May 19, 2021, the County received $67,646,879, half of the amount the County will receive in total, from the United States Treasury.
* An emergency appropriation of $200,000 of ARPA funds is required to pay rent, utilities and other associated expenses for the storage of PPE and supplies.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, there was a need to procure rental space to store a 60-day stockpile of personal protection equipment (PPE) and supplies in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, Lake County Emergency Management identified a secure location to house the supplies and negotiated a lease rate; and
WHEREAS pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize...
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