Legislation Details

File #: 26-5236    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Transmittal Status: Accepted
File created: 7/24/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of the quarterly report describing progress in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund administration, in accordance with guidance from Commissioners Court.
Attachments: 1. 26-5236 10-2026.08.06 - ARPA Quarterly Report Q2 2026.pdf

Primary Department: County Administration

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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 quarterly 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.

 

 

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

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

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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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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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/6/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: ARPA 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 Quarterly Report Q2 2026