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File #: 24-5823    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Transmittal Status: Accepted
File created: 9/6/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the monthly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court.
Attachments: 1. ARPA Monthly Report August 2024.pdf

Department: County Administration

Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Transmittal

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

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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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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the monthly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court.

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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, and Continuity of Government Operations. This memo covers progress on ARPA investments and associated governance.

 

Expected Impact: Visibility into ARPA Local fiscal recovery fund commitments and impact.

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

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

03/30/21

21-1336

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

06/08/21

21-2633

Acceptance of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds grant

 

Location:

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Precinct(s): Countywide

 

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Anticipated Court Date: September 19th, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court 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 August 2024