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