DATE:
November 15, 2022
05
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
APPROVAL OF ACTIONS RELATED TO THE SPENDING PLAN FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT PROGRAM FUNDS DIRECT STIMULUS PAYMENTS FOR POPULATIONS DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On June 8, 2021 (3), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) took critical action in advancing support to San Diego County residents by approving a framework for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. As part of this framework, under the Direct Stimulus Payments component, the Board approved Direct Cash Assistance for Populations Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19. Approval of the ARPA framework was the first step toward getting needed support and resources on the ground across the region. On August 30, 2022 (20), the Board received an update on the existing framework and projected spending levels and approved an updated allocation of ARPA funding for this component. As part of this approved reallocation $10 million was directed for Direct Cash Assistance for Populations Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19. On October 25, 2022 (6) the Board approved a motion for County staff to return to the Board in 30 days with options to restructure the program, with a focus on one-time payments to families, senior citizens, or individuals vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless, prioritizing the 39 Health Equity Impact zip codes.
Additional action is needed to begin to operationalize this effort to support San Diego County's most vulnerable communities who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's action requests the Board approve recommendations related to the spending plan for the Direct Stimulus Payments component of the approved ARPA framework. The recommendations include options to operationalize the program in accordance with the direction given by the Board on October 25, 2022 (6). Specifically, to execute a subrecipient...
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