County extends consultant agreement with Title Basin Government Consulting for FEMA recovery work

Steve Essinson, risk management director, told the board that Linn County has used Title Basin Government Consulting, LLC for FEMA recovery consulting for work related to the derecho and COVID declarations. He said staff is seeking a one-year extension of the professional services agreement to complete project closeouts and to submit associated administrative costs to FEMA for reimbursement.

"We meet regularly," Essinson said, describing weekly meetings with the consultant and noting the county will submit costs for reimbursement at the end of claims processing. Supervisors expressed appreciation for the consultant's work and confirmed the item will be placed on the consent agenda for the next meeting.

Essinson said the consultant provides experience beyond county staff and representation during calls and interacting with FEMA-related processes.