TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh C. Tran, County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Becky Craig, Assistant County Executive Officer
SUBJECT: American Rescue Plan Act Community Investment Grants
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer recommends the following actions regarding the American Rescue Plan Act:
1. Approve a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations in General Fund-County Executive Officer, Community Grants (Fund 1000, Org 1020000) totaling $100,000 with offsetting transfer from American Rescue Plan Act revenue (Fund 2460, Org 1020050) (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Authorize the Chair to execute the first ARPA Community Investment Grant Agreement with Napa Valley Community Foundation for Emergency Rental Assistance Program navigation services totaling $100,000.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County received $13.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and the Board indicated an interest in partnering with community based organizations to address gaps. Staff will schedule education workshops for the community grants this month and return to the Board in October to discuss the proposed ARPA Community Grant Program's parameters and funding. The first grant request to NVCF totaling $100,000 is time-dependent on residents' accessing the state's ERAP monies.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
American Rescue Plan Act Fund
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
Utilize grant funds
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
None, one time monies.
Consequences if not approved:
None, monies will be appropriated for other eligible uses.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Livable Economy for All
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The American Rescue Plan Act provides funding for public health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and for local economic recovery. The Boar...
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