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Agenda 05/11/2021 Item #11J (COVID-19 Funding Update)05/11/2021 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to accept an update on COVID-19 related relief funding and ongoing community assistance programs, and to authorize the County Manager or designee to execute any funding agreements necessary for the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. OBJECTIVE: To receive an update on COVID-19 relief funding and ongoing community assistance programs. CONSIDERATIONS: Since the onset of the global COVID-19 health pandemic, Congress has passed several pieces of legislation that provided funding for states, counties, municipalities, and tribal governments. Large pieces of legislation, such as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 - which included a $900 billion COVID-19 Relief package - and the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 made funds available for a variety of uses for pandemic recovery. In addition, several existing grant programs, like the Community Development Block Grant, were repurposed to address COVID-19 response. A list of all COVID-related funds received and allocated to Collier County is attached as backup to this executive summary. While some funding awards have very tailored uses, some state and local funding was left to the discretion of local governing bodies to decide on its allocation following guidance from the U.S. Treasury Department. The CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020 and included a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) to provide payments to State, Local, and Tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. On 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 $67,162,432 to Collier County. Since receiving these funds, the Board authorized several different programs designed to put money into the community as quickly as possible - including granting staff maximum flexibility to submit internal County expenses, County public safety expenses, Constitutional expenses, and other eligible governmental expenses to meet the State’s deadline for accounting for the full appropriation of CRF funding to Collier County, and directed continued implementation of the Collier CARES program. At their February 9, 2021 meeting, the Board authorized an additional $21.7 million community assistance program through December 31, 2021 that included programs designed to continue community support and expand the use of other relief programs. Funding is sufficient to meet the program needs thus far. Staff has stood up an assistance center that interested applicants can set an appointment and receive help with an application being filed. Appointments can be in-person or over the phone. The Collier Community Assistance Program launched on March 29, 2021 and to date, staff has received and are processing 1,120 applications for the program. Of these applications, only two have been for utilities assistance. The Collier County Water and Sewer District has halted utility disconnections since the onset of the health pandemic, but as of June 1, 2021 will resume normal operations. The City of Marco Island resumed normal operations in January 2021, and the City of Naples and Lee County resumed in March 2021. On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law. Included in the legislation was a $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund - Collier County is expected to receive an allocation of $74,649,373, but this is subject to change upon official notification. Like the CARES Act, uses of these funds will be directed by the local governing body while following 11.J Packet Pg. 199 05/11/2021 Treasury guidance. The final rules are still being developed, but the American Rescue Plan Act included more flexible uses than the CARES Act. The American Rescue Plan Act allocates $65.1 billion in direct federal aid to all counties based on their share of the U.S. population. Allowable uses outlined in the bill include (but are not limited to): • Responding to or mitigate the public health emergency with respect to the COVID-19 emergency or its negative economic impacts. • Providing government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue. • Make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure; and • Responding to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the county that are performing such essential work, or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who perform essential work. Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act are expected to be received on May 10, 2021 and further regulations and guidance may be issued by the Treasury Department in the coming weeks. Staff will bring a formal recommendation for allocation following receipt of funds and guidance on their use. Once a funding agreement is available, approval of this item today will allow the County Manager to accept the funds appropriated for Collier County. FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment will be needed to recognize the American Rescue Plan Act federal grant funding at a future Board meeting. Staff will distribute funds for eligible expenditures in accordance with Board-approved policy. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this item. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues, and requires a majority vote for any Board action. -JAK RECOMMENDATION: To accept an update on COVID-19 related relief funding and ongoing community assistance programs, and to authorize the County Manager or designee to execute any funding agreements necessary for the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Prepared By: Sean Callahan, Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco...Fund _ U.S (PDF) 2. OMB REPORT COVID Funding 4.9.21 (PDF) 11.J Packet Pg. 200 05/11/2021 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 11.J Doc ID: 15776 Item Summary: *** This item was continued from the April 27, 2021 BCC meeting. *** Recommendation to accept an update on COVID-19 related relief funding and ongoing community assistance programs, and to authorize the County Manager or designee to execute any funding agreements necessary for the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. (Sean Callahan, Executive Director, Corporate Business Operations) Meeting Date: 05/11/2021 Prepared by: Title: Sr. Operations Analyst – County Manager's Office Name: Geoffrey Willig 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Submitted by: Title: – County Manager's Office Name: Sean Callahan 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Approved By: Review: Community & Human Services Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Corporate Business Operations Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Community & Human Services Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Grants Geoffrey Willig Level 2 Grants Review Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Office of Management and Budget Geoffrey Willig Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM County Attorney's Office Geoffrey Willig Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Grants Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Additional Reviewer Skipped 05/04/2021 10:05 AM Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 05/05/2021 11:11 AM County Manager's Office Mark Isackson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/04/2021 3:40 PM Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/11/2021 9:00 AM 11.J Packet Pg. 201 11.J.1 Packet Pg. 202 Attachment: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco...Fund _ U.S (15776 : COVID Funds) 11.J.1 Packet Pg. 203 Attachment: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco...Fund _ U.S (15776 : COVID Funds) 11.J.1 Packet Pg. 204 Attachment: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco...Fund _ U.S (15776 : COVID Funds) 11.J.1 Packet Pg. 205 Attachment: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco...Fund _ U.S (15776 : COVID Funds) 11.J.1 Packet Pg. 206 Attachment: Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Reco...Fund _ U.S (15776 : COVID Funds) *INCLUDE CLOSED AWARDS OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CORONAVIRUS FUNDING REPORT Status (Multiple Items)AS OF APRIL 09, 2021 Row Labels CFDA / CSFA GMS Grant Number PTE ABBRV Grant Program Award. CARES ‐ Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and Families First Act, 2020 $94,320,060 AIRPORT $51,000 FAA 20.106 33683‐01 NA AIP Airport Improvement Program CARES Act $51,000 BES $22,104 FEMA 97.042 33694‐01 FDEM EMPG‐S Emergency Mngmt Preparedness Grant, COVID‐19 Supplement $22,104 CHS $83,943,194 CNCS 94.002 NA RSVP Retired Seniors Volunteer Program MATCH SFY21‐22 WAIVED $0 DOJ 16.034 33704‐01 NA CESF Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program $223,627 FHC 21.019 33711‐01 NA CRF Corona Relief Fund ‐ First Allocation (10) $1,169,599 FHC 21.019 33711‐01 NA CRF Corona Relief Fund ‐ Second Allocation (10) $757,651 HUD 14.231 33675‐01 NA ESG Emergency Shelter Grant CARES Act (CV1) $707,128 HUD 14.231 33675‐01 NA ESG Emergency Shelter Grant CARES Act (CV2) $2,476,642 HUD 14.218 APPLICATION DEO CDBG Community Devlpmt Block Grant CARES Act (CV2) (12) $6,076,900 HUD 14.218 33674‐01 NA CDBG Community Devlpmt Block Grant CARES Act (CV3‐A) $2,671,095 HUD 14.218 33674‐01 NA CDBG Community Devlpmt Block Grant CARES Act (CV1) $1,561,633 DOT 21.019 33699‐01 FDEM CARES Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Ecnomic Security Act $67,162,431 DOT 21.019 33699‐01 FDEM CARES Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Ecnomic Security Act INTEREST $22,347 AAA 65.001 33624‐01 NA ADI Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative ‐ TRSA UNIT REIMB (2)/(3) $0 AAA 65.004 33628‐01 NA HCE Home Care for the Elderly ‐ TRSA UNIT REIMB (2)/(3) $0 AAA 65.01 33626‐01 NA CCE Community Care For the Elderly ‐ TRSA UNIT REIMB (2/3) $0 HHS 93.568 33719‐01 AAA EHEAP Emergency Home Energy Assist. Program $56,406 HHS‐CARES 93.045 33706‐01 AAA OAA Title III C1 Congregate Meals CARES $332,813 HHS‐CARES 93.045 33706‐01 AAA OAA Title III C1 Congregate Meals CARES ‐ ADD HDM (9) HHS‐CARES 93.045 33707‐01 AAA OAA Title III C2 Home Delivered Meals CARES $191,493 HHS‐CARES 93.045 33708‐01 AAA OAA Title III E Services (incl Splmt‐Grdprnt) CARES (11) HHS‐CARES 93.045 3370X‐01 AAA OAA ALL PROGRAMS ‐ ADD RM COST REIMB (9) HHS‐CARES 93.052 33708‐01 AAA OAA Title III E Services (incl Splmt‐Grdprnt) CARES (11) $97,078 HHS‐CARES 93.044 33705‐01 AAA OAA Title III B Support Services CARES $139,796 HHS‐CARES ALL 3370X‐01 AAA OAA ALL PROGRAMS HHS‐FAM 1ST 93.045 33676‐01 AAA OAA Title III C1 TRSA UNIT REIMB (2) $0 HHS‐FAM 1ST 93.045 33676‐01 AAA OAA Title III C1 Congregate Delivered Meals COST REIMB $171,777 HHS‐FAM 1ST 93.045 33677‐01 AAA OAA Title III C2 Home Delivered Meals COST REIMB $124,777 HHS‐FAM 1ST 93.045 33677‐01 AAA OAA Title III C2 TRSA Asst UNIT REIMB (2) $0 EMS $458,750 HHS 93.498 33684‐01 NA PRP Provider Relief Fund General and Target Distribution $458,750 PTNE $9,537,104 CTD 55.001 33635‐01 (SFY 19)NA T&E Trip and Equipment RESCUE PLAN (7) $0 CTD 55.001 33696‐01 (SFY 20) NA T&E Trip and Equipment RESCUE PLAN (7) $0 11.J.2 Packet Pg. 207 Attachment: OMB REPORT COVID Funding 4.9.21 (15776 : COVID Funds) *INCLUDE CLOSED AWARDS OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CORONAVIRUS FUNDING REPORT Status (Multiple Items)AS OF APRIL 09, 2021 Row Labels CFDA / CSFA GMS Grant Number PTE ABBRV Grant Program Award. FTA 20.507 33682‐01 NA FTA Section 5307 CARES Act $8,158,684 FTA 20.509 33693‐01 FDOT FTA Section 5311 CARES Act $1,378,420 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS (SOE)$307,908 DOT 90.404 SOE FDOS HAVA Help America Vote Act CARES (Supervisor of Elections) $307,908 CRRSA ‐ Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 $11,988,959 AIRPORT $36,000 FAA 20.106 TBD NA ACRGP Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program $36,000 CHS $11,854,123 DOT 21.023 33734‐01 NA ERAP Emergency Rental Assistance Program ‐ CRRSA (Round 1) $11,622,381 HHS 93.045 33742‐01 AAA OAA Title III CRRSA $231,742 PTNE $98,836 FTA 20.513 TBD NA FTA Section 5310 FFY2021 CRRSA $98,836 ARPA ‐ American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 $88,362,049 AIRPORT $0 FAA TBD NA ARG Airport Rescue Grants (DESIGNEES) $0 CHS $86,466,463 HUD 14.239 NA HOME $2,729,078 DOT TBD ?CPF Capital Projects Fund (STATES) $0 DOT 21.023 33734‐02 NA ERAP Emergency Rental Assistance Program ‐ ARPA (Round 2) $9,088,012 DOT 21.0XX NA FRF (State and Local) Fiscal Recovery Fund (COUNTY) $74,649,373 PTNE $1,895,586 FTA 20.507 TBD NA FTA Section 5307 ARP Act $1,796,748 FTA 20.513 TBD NA FTA Section 5310 ARP Act $98,838 Grand Total $194,671,068 11.J.2 Packet Pg. 208 Attachment: OMB REPORT COVID Funding 4.9.21 (15776 : COVID Funds) *INCLUDE CLOSED AWARDS OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET CORONAVIRUS FUNDING REPORT Status (Multiple Items)AS OF APRIL 09, 2021 Row Labels CFDA / CSFA GMS Grant Number PTE ABBRV Grant Program Award. NOTES (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) ABBREVIATIONS AGENCY AAA Dept of Elder Affairs DBA Area Agency on Aging for SWFL (AAA) ARPA American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 CARES Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, 2020 CRRSA Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 CRRSA Formerly Known As: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 CNCS Corp for National and Community Service CTD Commission of Tranp Disadvantaged DOH FL Dept of Health DOJ US Dept of Justice DOT Dept of Treasury FAA Federal Aviation Administration FDEM FL Dept of Emergency Management FDOS FL Department of State FDOT FL Dept of Transportation FEMA Federal Emergency Mngmt Admin FHC FL Housing Corporation FTA Federal Transit Administration HHS US Dept of Health and Human Services HUD Housing and Urban Development APPLICATION ONLY: CDBG CV‐2 Funding is available through the Florida Dept of Economic Opportunity. The County applied in early March with scheduled Board approval on April 13, 2021. Initially added 3E funding; subsequently added 3B Scope of Services to 3E due to legislative actions that exhausted 3B funding The CRF allocation is in lieu of the State's annual SHIP allocation for the period of FY20‐23. OAA amendments to the CARES funding expanded allowable activities to include Home Delivered Meals and Recreational Materials OAA funding has come through two programs, the Family First Act (FAM 1ST) and the CARES Act (CARES). FAM 1ST funding is an amendment to the existing annual funding agreement. CARES funding has been issues under a separate agreement. Current award allows grantees to recapture lost revenue due to decline of trips provided. The recapture amount is based on a CTD formula up to the maximum monthly allocated award amount and covers state fiscal year awards 2019 and 2020. Annual RSVP Match Requirements waived. SHIP Increase to current FY20 award is not disaster specific but encouraged to be used for eligible applicants affected by the ongoing crisis. TRSA ‐ Telephone Reassurance and Shopping Assistance are new grant funded activities specific to COVID. State Aging Programs did not receive add't funds, just the ability to use current funds for COVID related activities including TRSA. FTA 5307 Regular Apportionments for years 2015 ‐ 2020: ER Flexibility only applies to funds that have not passed their period of availability, including unliquidated funds in existing applications and unobligated funding to be used on COVID‐19‐related capital and operating assistance above and beyond normal operations. FTA 5311 Regular Apportionments for years 2018 ‐ 2020: ER Flexibility only applies to funds that have not passed their period of availability, including unliquidated funds in existing applications and unobligated funding to be used on COVID‐19‐related capital and operating assistance above and beyond normal operations. 11.J.2 Packet Pg. 209 Attachment: OMB REPORT COVID Funding 4.9.21 (15776 : COVID Funds)