The Board of Supervisors, at its July 13 meeting, approved the County Executive’s proposed Phase Two funding allocations and project recommendations for the second installment of the County’s $150.7M American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Funding Allocations
The proposed Phase Two funding allocations were identified as those that will best address the negative health and economic impacts specific communities experienced as a result of the pandemic and replicate the
Board-approved Strategic Investments for the first installment of ARPA allocations. The allocations are also reflective of needs and priorities identified through a
community needs survey and a
budget priorities survey, both conducted in 2021, and the Board approved Strategic Investments for the first installment of ARPA allocations.
The Phase Two funding allocation categories, including dollar amounts and percentage of total allocation, are as follows:
- Housing and Homelessness: $35,500,000 (24%)
- Health: $12,515,623 (8%)
- Economic Response: $12,515,623 (8%)
- Essential Workers: $11,430,203 (8%)
- Revenue Replacement: $38,699,633 (26%)*
- District-Directed Allocation: $ 25,000,000 (17%)
- Administration: $15,073,454 (10%)
*The Revenue Replacement category is new to the County’s allocation list this year. The Revenue Replacement category allows the County to claim a revenue loss using a formula established by the U.S. Treasury. The County is able to claim $38,699,633 based on calculated lost revenue for fiscal year 2019-20.
Project Recommendations
Project recommendations for each allocation are intended to serve those in traditionally underserved communities in an equitable manner, including those experiencing homelessness, low-income individuals and families, older adults, foster youth and those struggling with substance abuse.
Health Project Recommendations:
Psychiatric Sub-Acute Facility, $500,000: Match funding for Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant.
Expansion of Substance Use Treatment Services, $6,279,389: Assist community-based providers to expand existing and/or add substance use residential treatment options.
Arrive Alive Fentanyl Awareness Campaign, $321,234: Funding for Fentanyl Education and Awareness Campaign.
Clinic Services – Telehealth, $500,000: Expand the Clinic’s telehealth capabilities.
Clinic Services – Staffing, $815,000: Expand ability to provide primary care services and outreach.
Warren E. Thornton Youth Center, $3,700,000: One-time building improvements to create a comfortable setting with increased accessibility and security for youth in the Child Welfare System awaiting foster care placement.
Spay/Neuter and Vaccination Services for Homeless Pets, $400,000: Provide no-cost spay/neuter and vaccination services to pet owners experiencing homelessness.
Economic Response Recommendations:
2023 Retail Food Permit Fee Waiver, $6,841,799: Waive annual operating permit fees for most retail food businesses up to 15,000 square feet.
Direct Community Investments, $5,000,000: Staff will develop a program to provide direct relief to the community and return to the Board with program specifics.
Revenue Replacement Recommendations:
Road Maintenance, $20,000,000: Fund road maintenance projects in disadvantaged communities within each supervisorial district.
Road Maintenance, $5,000,000: Fund road maintenance projects within the regional park system.
Mather Community Campus, $9,859,993: Fund projects at Mather Community Campus following completion of the master plan.
The County received the second installment of ARPA funds in June 2022. All allocations must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024 and fully spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
