Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Report
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for approval of a report describing monthly progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration and to submit the report on a quarterly basis going forward.
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Background and Discussion:
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was designed to provide relief to address the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Commissioners Court has established clear priorities for the use of American Rescue Plan Funds in Harris County: Health, Housing, Jobs & Education, Justice & Safety, and Continuity of Government Operations. This report has covered progress on ARPA investments and associated governance on a monthly basis since March 2021.
The ARPA Steering Committee recommends updating the cadence of this report to a quarterly basis since all of the ARPA funds were obligated in December 2024. The report will now focus on program performance and expenditures.
Expected Impact:
Visibility into ARPA Local fiscal recovery fund commitments and impact.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: Choose an item.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): Choose an item.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: ARPA programming is aligned with several of the goals, objectives, and initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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03/30/21 |
21-1336 |
Approval of the process, accountability mechanisms, and priorities for the spending of Harris County Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds |
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06/08/21 |
21-2633 |
Acceptance of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant |
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/22/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Romeo Solis, Director, ARPA Portfolio Management Office, Office of County Administration; Emily Myers, Manager, ARPA Portfolio Management Office, Office of County Administration
Attachments (if applicable): ARPA Monthly Report May 2025