Item 64

Authorize to accept and expend $1,000,000 of American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the Department of Environmental Services, for the purpose of funding a feasibility study to evaluate improvements and upgrades at the state fish hatcheries. (2)Further authorize to create class 046 Consultants for the purpose of hiring an outside consultant to conduct a feasibility study at the Department’s Powder Mill Fish Hatchery. Effective upon G&C approval through April 1, 2023. 100% Federal Funds – Transfer from Other Agency. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on November 19, 2021.