Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
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 County Administration for approval to update the funding source of ten positions 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.
Positions included in this request:
• Director, ARPA PMO
• Manager, ARPA PMO Compliance
• Manager, ARPA PMO
• Manager, ARPA PMO Health
• Manager, ARPA PMO Housing
• Manager, ARPA PMO Jobs & Education
• Manager, ARPA PMO Justice & Safety
• Analyst, ARPA PMO Health
• Analyst, ARPA PMO Housing
• Analyst, ARPA PMO Jobs & Education
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):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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5/18/2021 |
5 |
Request for approval of two ARPA positions |
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6/8/2021 |
7 |
Acceptance of initial Local Fiscal Recovery Funds |
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2/22/2022 |
13 |
Request for approval of two ARPA PMO positions |
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11/15/2022 |
9 |
Request to transfer one position to OMB |
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6/6/2023 |
12 |
Request to approve three ARPA PMO positions |
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4/23/2024 |
19 |
Request to approve four ARPA PMO positions |
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4/23/2024 |
20 |
Request to extend six ARPA PMO positions |
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6/25/2024 |
10 |
Request to extend one ARPA PMO position |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 1001 Preston, Houston TX77002
Precinct(s): Countywide
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2651 - American Rescue Plan 2021 |
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Anticipated Court Date: December 10, 2024
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): December 14, 2024
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Romeo Solis, Director, ARPA PMO, Office of County Administration
Attachments (if applicable): Forms 3441