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Resolution ratifying emergency procurements from Fund 745, the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Staff Summary
* Lake County was a recipient of the funding available under section 601(a) of the Social Security Act, as added by section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), which established a Coronavirus Relief Fund.
* The CARES Act provides that payments from the Fund may only be used to cover costs that 1) are necessary expenditures incurred due to COVID-19, 2) were not accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, and 3) were incurred during the period of March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.
* Lake County established a special revenue fund, Fund 745, the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund for budgeting and accounting purposes only.
* These expenditures have been identified as emergency procurements which are obtained in circumstances which include, but are not limited to; situations threatening public health or safety, where immediate repairs to County property are necessary to protect or prevent against further loss or damage, prevent or minimize disruption to County Services, ensure integrity of County records, or avoid a lapse or loss of federal, state or donated funds.
* Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance Article 6, Section 103, emergency procurements over $30,000 must be ratified by the County Board.
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lake County was a recipient of the funding available under section 601(a) of the Social Security Act, as added by section 5001 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), which established a Coronavirus Relief Fund; and
WHEREAS, the CARES Act provides that payments from the Fund may only be used to cover costs that 1) are necessary expenditures incurred due to COVID-19, 2) were not accounted for in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget, and 3) were incurred during the period of March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Lake ...
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