Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): FLEX_INTADMIN
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of Management and Budget for approval to update the funding source of one position supporting the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program to FLEX Fund 1040 effective December 14, 2024, including associated budget.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2021, the U.S. Treasury allocated $915.5 million in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Harris County. Since then, Commissioners Court has approved over $970 million in program spend across over 90 projects. ARPA PMO team members are dedicated to program administration, compliance, and financial management. Updating the position funding source to FLEX Fund 1040 will ensure the team can continue supporting the portfolio through program closeout after the December 2026 expenditure deadline, ensuring programs comply with US Treasury regulations. This request does not require additional funding.
Position included in this request:
* Manager, ARPA PMO Finance
Expected Impact: Continued delivery of ARPA priority outcomes and compliance with US Treasury regulations.
Alternative Options: Utilize third party consulting resources to close out ARPA portfolio at a higher cost.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
X Housing
X Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
5/25/2021|1010|Request for approval of two ARPA positions
6/8/2021|1010|Acceptance of initial Local Fiscal Recov...
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