Staff Report ARPA Award Community Builders

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Staff Report by: Brian Carlson Budget and Finance Director Topic: ARPA Grant Award Contract – Community Builders aka Teen Shop BOCC Regular Meeting November 17, 2022 Summary: • The attached contract memorializes the award of ARPA funds to Community Builders, aka The Shop Teen Center • The award is $75K, paid in three annual $25K installments beginning in 2022 Background: • BOCC considered requests for appropriation of ARPA funds in 2021, which resulted in funding for $2.3MM of requested programs and other purchases. • The US Treasury made an allowance to direct recipients of ARPA funds to categorize up to $10MM of the award as “lost revenue”, thereby minimizing restrictions on appropriations and spending. • BOCC directed staff to solicit a second round of appropriations requests, including those recommended by BOCC itself, for consideration in the 2023 Budget. • The attached contract reflects the unanimous approval of BOCC for a subrecipient award beginning in 2022 and extending to 2024. • The 2022 portion will be reflected in an amendment to the 2022 budget prior to year-end. Analysis: • This contract has been drafted by the Prosecutor’s Office, and contains language, including insurance requirements, to minimize County liability arising from its role as a funding partner. • Finance staff has obtained evidence of property/casualty insurance meeting or exceeding limits specified in the award contract. Conclusion / Next Steps: • Finance staff will obtain an additional-insured certificate for the County prior to remitting funds in 2022. • Finance staff will administer remaining annual payments following verification of contract requirements.