| 1/19/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
| Approved
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Coronavirus Relief Funds slide presentation (28 pages), submitted by staff
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board received a report by Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer, who advised that the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act established that the Coronavirus Relief Fund was to be used for expenditures necessary as a result of the pandemic; the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 extended the deadline; funds directly awarded to the County were utilized for rental assistance, with economic support funds being sent directly to the State for unemployment, nutrition assistance, and workforce training; reviewed obligated expenditures to date, outcomes, reallocation recommendations, and remaining unfunded costs.
The Board was addressed by Kevin Schiller, Assistant County Manager, who advised that testing was a critical component across the community; provided financial and basic needs assistance for essential services; congregate care was 100 percent occupied as of December 31, 2020; shelter capacity was reduced, and shelters were 105 percent occupied as of December 31, 2020, which led to emergency leasing and additional shelter services being located to impact hospital surge and mitigate needs; distance learning centers; economic recovery program including outreach, grants, and legal services; dispersed funds to the City of Henderson, City of North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and the City of Mesquite for COVID-19 testing, food distribution, utility assistance, home schooling and virtual learning assistance, and rental assistance.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick advised that the Cities of Henderson and North Las Vegas agreed to collaborate and consolidate funds in a regional effort to provide rental assistance.
Jessica Colvin advised that the reallocation recommendation was to maximize the funds available for essential needs including the Emergency Operations Center; COVID-19 test sites; human services programs including food, rent, and utility assistance; emergency leasing and shelter services; personal protective equipment; and discussed proposed reallocation recommendations, remaining unfunded costs, and potential sources of additional funding.
Discussion followed regarding topics including underfunded basic needs, including food and shelter; the County formed a partnership with the State and food providers to create a system of care, including food for immediate needs and access to the welfare system; cities confirmed all funds were allocated, and final reports will be submitted; and further discussed refunds for testing costs.
The Board was addressed by Joanna Jacob, Government Affairs Manager, who advised that additional CARES Act funding through an additional stimulus bill was not guaranteed; maintained details of the CARES Act funding through a matrix; and waited for guidance on rules for distribution and eligibility requirements. | Pass |
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