Agenda 10/13/2020 Item #16F 7 (COVID Relief Fund programs clarifications)10/13/2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve clarifications to the Coronavirus Relief Fund programs in
preparation for the re-opening of the Collier CARES Community Health & Services, Small
Business Relaunch and Rehire, and Individual Assistance portals.
OBJECTIVE: To provide clarifications for the Coronavirus Relief Fund to ensure timely review by staff
and payment by the Clerk of Courts Office.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed
into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act included a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund (“Fund”)
to provide payments to State, Local, and Tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID -19
outbreak. On Wednesday, June 16, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s plan to distribute
$1.275 billion in CARES Act funds to counties with a population below 500,000, including $67,162,425
to Collier County, of which $16,790,608 was a direct appropriation.
On June 23, 2020 (Item 11B), the Board approved an agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) to receive the appropriation and authorized the County Manager or designee to
execute any sub-award agreements and payment requests necessary to distribute reimbursement for
expenses to eligible parties..
On July 14, 2020 (Item 11B), the Board approved funding allocations for five programs;
(a) Individual Assistance- $15 million to assist residents who have been economically affected by the
Covid-19 pandemic with rent, mortgage, utilities, and childcare payments.
(b) Small Business Relaunch & Rehire Grants- ($10 million) intended to offset costs of reopening or
relaunching small business as our economy slowly reopens.
(c) Community Health & Services Initiatives- ($30 million)
Non-profit, Community, and Health Services- ($20 million) allocated to health
emergency, non-profits, healthcare, and community providers have been on the frontline
of helping our community respond.
Food Security Emergency Assistance- ($5 million) to assist food banks/pantries with
increased costs due to food purchases, additional staff hired, and/or additional rental
space necessary.
Child Care Assistance ($5 million)- Collier County’s workforce has been impacted by
closures of schools, childcare facilities and other programs.
(d) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- ($5 million) order PPE. PPE supply kits will be supplied to
small businesses and not-for-profits in Collier County that employ up to 25 employees that are
heavily involved with public interaction.
(e) Community Replenishment Reserve- ($7.1 million) reserve to supplement programs that see a
high demand for funding, and to cover administrative costs associated with the program
Staff began processing assistance applications shortly after Board approval of the program. Throughout
the processing of applications certain clarifications and streamlining are needed in order to ensure timely
review by staff and payment by the Clerk of Courts Office.
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In preparation for the re-opening of the CARES Not for profit/community services, business and
individual portals it is necessary to expand the program parameters and provide guidance. The following
is a list of clarifications:
Small Business Relaunch & Rehire Program
• A small business with a physical location in Collier County is eligible to receive grant funding,
even if the business owner is not a Collier County resident.
• Those small businesses that have qualified for a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan, have
been qualified as having been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 health emergency by the
Federal Government, therefore are eligible for an award of up to $25,000.
Community and Health Services Initiatives
• Any requests and applications below $50,000 seeking reimbursement only may receive a one-
time payment and not require a subrecipient agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no new fiscal impact associated with the clarifications included in this item.
Funding is available within Human Services Grant Fund (707), Project 33699.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality and requires a majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve clarifications to the
Coronavirus Relief Fund programs in preparation for the re-opening of the Collier CARES Community
Health & Services, Small Business Relaunch and Rehire and Individual Assistance portals.
Prepared By: Sean Callahan, Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.7
Doc ID: 13795
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve clarifications to the Coronavirus Relief Fund
programs in preparation for the re-opening of the Collier CARES Community Health & Services, Small
Business Relaunch and Rehire, and Individual Assistance portals.
Meeting Date: 10/13/2020
Prepared by:
Title: – Corporate Business Operations
Name: Sean Callahan
10/05/2020 10:42 AM
Submitted by:
Title: County Manager – County Manager's Office
Name: Leo E. Ochs
10/05/2020 10:42 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Jennifer Reynolds Additional Reviewer Completed 10/05/2020 10:56 AM
Community & Human Services Kristi Sonntag Additional Reviewer Completed 10/05/2020 2:40 PM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 10/05/2020 3:13 PM
Corporate Business Operations Sean Callahan Additional Reviewer Completed 10/06/2020 11:44 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 10/06/2020 11:54 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 10/06/2020 12:50 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 10/06/2020 3:23 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/06/2020 4:46 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/13/2020 9:00 AM
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