Posted: July 26, 2024
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: LF073124-11

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize the City to Accept and Sign the Grant Agreement for the 2024 West Nile Virus Grant from the South Dakota Department of Health in the amount of $15,000

Origination Group:
Legal & Finance Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
07/31/2024
City Council Hearing Date:
08/05/2024
Petitioner:
Finance Department
Staff Contact:
Jamie Toennies
Location:
Council Chambers
Agenda Item Summary:
The West Nile Virus Grant provides funding to local units of governments for mosquito control efforts. Parks & Rec and Stormwater are partnering together to maximize this grant opportunity. They are exploring purchasing equipment like backpack blowers for applying the fifteen-day granules as well as chemicals needed by both departments like briquettes, granules, and spray.

Why important for the city: West Nile virus is primarily spread through virus-carrying mosquitos. It is important for communities to continue efforts to combat mosquito populations and prevent the spread of the disease.

Strings: Funds may not supplant existing funding or planned expenditures.

Match: None

Indirect: None

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center

Recommendations:

Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve

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