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Agmt A2311994 with the MN Dept of Public Safety for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant, 07/01/23-06/30/25, $236,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2311994 with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety accepting funding for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness grant during the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 in the receivable amount of $236,000, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) funding has been made available to Hennepin County Biennially for over 20 years from the Nuclear Management Company (NMC), the operator of the nuclear generating plants within the state, through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). This funding process is codified by the Minnesota Legislature. Hennepin County supports the state’s REP program by coordinating training, testing and readiness of the personnel who staff the Monticello nuclear generating plant primary evacuee reception and decontamination center at the Rogers High School. Funds received from NMC through are used primarily for costs associated with training of the emergency response personnel. County staff time and associated costs are also funded for REP related planning activities and for attendance at meetings and conferences as directed by HSEM.
This board action request aligns with the Hennepin County disparity reduction efforts in support of all evacuated persons arriving at a Hennepin County initial reception facility in the event of a radioactive contaminant release from the Monticello Nuclear Power plant.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval