CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Jessica L. Colvin, Chief Financial Officer |
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize the obligation of $255,000 in Coronavirus State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) for general fund revenue replacement to fund government services and approve the allocation of $255,000 in Clark County Community Recovery Outside Agency Grant (OAG) Funds; authorize the County Manager or her designee to execute the required grant resolutions per NRS 244.1505; or take other action deemed appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
1010.000/2981.600 |
Fund Name: |
General Fund / State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds |
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Fund Center: |
N/A |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$255,000 |
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Description: |
Community Recovery Outside Agency Grants |
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Additional Comments: |
N/A |
BACKGROUND:
Clark County was recently awarded $440 million in Coronavirus State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds provide a substantial infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery.
Through the Fiscal Recovery Funds grant process, Clark County identified applications for programs and services that would be best suited to receive funding through an outside agency grant process. Pursuant to NRS 244.1505, the Clark County Board of County Commissioners may expend money for any purpose which will provide a substantial benefit to the inhabitants of the County or grant money to a private organization, not-for-profit, to be expended for the selected purpose.
Clark County staff identified fifty-seven applications requesting over $2.9 million in funding. Upon review, four applications were recommended totaling $255,000 in funding. These programs or services supplement services provided directly by the County or are funded in lieu of the need for the County to establish such programs.
Approval of these grants will provide supplemental services to clients of County departments, as well as assist with the operation of social, recreational, educational, and cultural programs benefiting seniors, youth, veterans, and disproportionately impacted communities. Additionally, these grants will impact both urban and rural residents.
The allocation of these funds meets the U.S. Treasury compliance requirements and will be used to fund various programs to assist the community recover from the negative health and economic impacts of the pandemic.