DATE:
February 8, 2022
04
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA MICROBUSINESS COVID-19 RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATION OF GRANT FUNDING (DISTRICTS: ALL)
Body
OVERVIEW
On October 11, 2021, the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, through the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, announced the solicitation of applications from California's 58 county governments for the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant (MBCRP) Program as eligible grantmaking entities to administer a program that would make grants available to eligible microbusinesses impacted by COVID-19 and related health and safety restrictions.
On November 16, 2021 (12), the Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer, or their designee, to pursue grant funding that provides opportunities for economic prosperity, community development, and/or relief opportunities for the San Diego regional economy. Under this authority, the Finance and General Government Group applied for the MBCRP Program and was notified on December 22, 2021, that the County of San Diego (County) was awarded $4,175,000. Through this grant, Auditor and Controller will work with contractors to provide outreach and technical assistance to grant applicants, making sure that this program reaches the businesses that need it most. In total, the County will be able to distribute 1,550 grants to eligible microbusinesses totaling $3,875,000.
Today's action requests the Board to authorize the Auditor and Controller to take all necessary actions to establish the MBCRP Program consistent with grant requirements and establish appropriations.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Authorize the Auditor and Controller or designee to execute agreements with microbusinesses and take all necessary actions to establish the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program cons...
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