Legislation Details

File #: 25-5162    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Transmittal Status: Accepted
File created: 8/13/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the 2025 Harris County Recovery Plan describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds administration, submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Attachments: 1. 2025 Harris County Recovery Plan.pdf

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

 

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Type of Request: Transmittal

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the 2025 Harris County Recovery Plan describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds administration, submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

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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 established clear priorities for the use of ARPA funds in Harris County: Health, Housing, Jobs & Education, Justice & Safety, and County Operations. This report covers progress on ARPA investments and their impact.

 

Expected Impact:

Visibility into ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds commitments and impact, as reported to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

 

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Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

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03/30/21

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Approval of the process, accountability mechanisms, and priorities for the spending of Harris County Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

06/08/21

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Acceptance of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant

 

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/26/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Tom Hargis, Director, Grants & Partnerships, Office of County Administration; Romeo Solis, Director, ARPA Portfolio Management Office, Office of County Administration

 

Attachments (if applicable): 2025 Harris County Recovery Plan