Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jie Wu, Interim Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Grantor does not allow indirect cost capture
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Request by the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity for approval to update the funding source for nine (9) existing positions currently supported by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, effective October 17, 2026, including the associated budget, to ensure continuity of staffing and operations.
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Background and Discussion:
The Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) currently has nine (9) existing positions funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that support programs within the County's Jobs & Education portfolio. Six (6) positions support Early Childhood Initiatives (ECI), and three (3) positions support Small Business and Workforce programs.
As the County transitions activities previously supported directly through ARPA funding, DEEO is requesting to update the funding source for these existing positions effective October 17, 2026. Specifically, six (6) positions supporting ECI and one (1) position supporting Small Business and Workforce programs will transition to FLEX Fund 1040, while the remaining two (2) Workforce Development related positions will transition to General Fund 1000.
The two (2) positions transitioning to General Fund 1000 will continue to support the delivery of workforce development services through the C...
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