Subject:
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Brevard County receipt of $58,460,088 from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Fiscal Impact:
The County received its initial allocation of $58,460,088 from ARPA. These funds may be used for (a) to respond to the public health emergency with respect to Coronavirus Disease or its negative economic impacts, (b) to respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers, (c ) revenue replacement for the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of the county due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, or (d) to make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. A second tranche of $58,460,088 will be paid to Brevard County not earlier than 12 months after the date on which the first tranche was paid (May 19, 2021).
Dept/Office:
County Manager's Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners discuss and provide direction concerning the framework being initially recommended by staff relating to the allocation of ARPA resources and authorize expenditure of CLFRF funding by the County on qualified expenditures through December 30, 2026. Staff is also requesting Board direction concerning development and implementation of other potential programs eligible for reimbursement and authorize the County Manager to approve all necessary Budget Change Requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
Pursuant to the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund (CLFRF) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Brevard County was eligible and received an initial allocation of $58,460,088 based upon its population. These monies were received on May 19, 2021. In order to receive the money, the County had to certify that the County would only use the funds provided to cover eligible costs incurred by December 31, 2024. Thos...
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