DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Public Safety
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**Ratification Required** The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Community Challenge Grant
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
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Recommended Action:
Ratify the Grant Administrative Approval, of the grant application, as executed by the Deputy County Administrator on March 4, 2025. The requested grant amount was $25,000.
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budget
Budgeted Action:
No budget action. A budget adjustment will be brought to the board if awarded. No local match required.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The Office of Emergency Management is seeking grant funding from the AARP Community Challenge Grant to acquire a software tool for immersive flood/storm surge risk simulations to improve community preparedness and resilience. The tool aids emergency planning, education, and workshops, helping users visualize risks, stay informed, and make safer choices.
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