Title
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations totaling $31,129,592 of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to be distributed across ARPA categories in support of Lake County residents, communities, businesses, and County-wide operations and services related to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency recovery.
Staff Summary
* The ARPA was signed into law on March 11, 2021, and Lake County received $135,293,758 from the US Treasury.
* The funds can be used for needs associated with public health, to counteract negative economic impacts, provide services to disproportionately impacted communities, for infrastructure, to provide premium pay, to replace lost revenue, and for administrative purposes during a period from March 3, 2021, to December 31, 2026.
* Recommendations related to current allocation amendments, external applications, and new items were reviewed on April 21 and April 28 with the F&A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investment to bring the appropriation forward to the County Board.
* The funding allocation will be used to fund Broadband, Administrative Costs to support the program, Infrastructure projects, election equipment upgrades, a tree initiative, and Premium Pay.
* Authority to spend appropriated funds and execute any and all agreements with partners related to this allocation and distribution of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds is delegated to the County Administrator or their designee(s).
* An amendment was made at the May 4, 2023 Financial and Administrative Committee meeting to remove all external ARPA applications related to Public Health Services.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law on March 11, 2021, and Lake County received $135,293,758 from the US Treasury; and
WHEREAS, the funds can be used for needs associated with public health, to counteract negative economic impacts, provide servic...
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