Agenda 08/12/2025 Item #16D 5 (Amendment #14 to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan)8/12/2025
Item # 16.D.5
ID# 2025-2357
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve Amendment #14 to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan to include 1) a reallocation of
funds to support Public Health Infrastructure allowing for the purchase of one additional ambulance in the amount of
$380,147.38; 2) ratify American Rescue Plan (ARP) Amendments #11, #12 and #13; 3) ratify the County Manager
approved subrecipient agreement #ARP23-002 with Collier Health Services, Inc., and Memorandum of Understanding
#ARP21-23 and subsequent amendments #1, #2 and #3 with Collier County Emergency Medical Services; (Grant Fund
1835).
OBJECTIVE: To reallocate State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for services that enhance access to health, wellness,
and human services for Collier County residents, in alignment with the Quality of Place focus area of the Collier County
Strategic Plan.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 included a $900 billion Relief package that made
funds available for a variety of uses for state and local governments. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of
2021 (ARP), and it was signed into law on March 11, 2021. Included in the legislation was a $350 billion State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, of which Collier County received an allocation of $74,762,701. The allocation of the funds
has been in accordance with U.S. Treasury guidance and Board direction.
On May 11, 2021, the Board approved Agenda Item #11J, an “After-the-Fact” agreement submission to the U.S.
Treasury. On June 22, 2021, Agenda Item #11H, staff presented a preliminary performance plan to the Board.
On March 22, 2022, Agenda Item #16D7, amendment #5 was approved by the Board and included changes to funding
allocations based upon the U.S. Treasury Final rule.
On July 12, 2022, Agenda Item #16D7, the Board approved amendment #6 and the performance report to allow staff to
submit the report timely to the U.S. Treasury.
On January 10, 2023, Agenda Item #16D2, the Board approved amendment #7 that included changes to projects and
funding allocations.
On July 25, 2023, Agenda Item #16D5, the Board approved amendment #8 that included changes to projects and
funding allocations.
On March 26, 2024, Agenda Item #16.D.1, the Board approved amendment #9 that included reallocation of funds to
support affordable housing, mental health services, and allow for the purchase of additional ambulances.
On November 12, 2024, Agenda Item #16.D.4, the Board approved amendment #10 to reallocate funding to
Administration to support program operations.
Per Collier County’s American Rescue Recovery Plan, section Plan Amendments, all plan amendments in the amount of
$50,000 or less will be routed to the County manager for approval. Amendments involving reallocation of over $50,000
will be provided to the Board.
On November 19, 2024, the County Manager approved amendment #11 to reallocate $700.00 to EC 7.1, Administrative
Expenses, to support program operations. On December 10, 2024, the County Manager approved amendment #12 to
reallocate $49,300.00 to EC 7.1, Administrative Expenses, to support program operations. On January 30, 2025, the
County Manager approved amendment #13 to reallocate $38,425.80 to support EC 2.1 Project CC 4.3, Collier County
Museums: Immokalee Pioneer Museum.
The proposed actions include the following:
1. Amendment #14 will reduce CC 3.3, Administration, by $371,702.38 and CC 1.1, Affordable Housing
Mortgage and Rent, by $8,445.00 and reallocate to CC 1.7 to support Collier Public Health Infrastructure for
the purchase of one additional ambulance.
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Item # 16.D.5
ID# 2025-2357
2. Ratify ARP Plan amendment # 11 approved by County Manager on November 19, 2024.
3. Ratify ARP Plan amendment # 12 approved by County Manager on December 10, 2024.
4. Ratify ARP Plan amendment # 13 approved by County Manager on April 8, 2025.
5. Ratify County Manager Executed Subrecipient agreement #ARP23-002 in the amount of $315,000 with Collier
Health Services, Inc.
6. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding #ARP21-23 (fka ARP21-19 and corrected in Amendment 1) in the
amount of $2,700,000 with Collier County Emergency Medical Services
a. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding #ARP21-23 Amendment # 1 executed on March 14, 2023.
b. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding #ARP21-23 Amendment # 2 executed on August 16, 2023.
c. Ratify Memorandum of Understanding #ARP21-23 Amendment # 3 executed on April 9, 2024.
This item is consistent with the Collier County strategic plan objective of Quality of Place.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no new fiscal impact to the County. Funding has been made available within the
Community & Human Services Housing Grant Fund (1835) Project 33765. The reallocated funds in the amount of
$380,147.38 will support the cost of one new ambulance for Collier County Emergency Medical Services.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote of the Board
for approval. – CLD
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve Amendment #14 to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan to include 1) a
reallocation of funds to support Public Health Infrastructure allowing for the purchase of one additional ambulance in
the amount of $380,147.38; 2) ratify American Rescue Plan (ARP)Amendments #11, #12 and #13; 3) ratify the County
Manager approved subrecipient agreement #ARP23-002 with Collier Health Services, Inc. and Memorandum of
Understanding #ARP21-23 and subsequent amendments #1, #2 and #3 with Collier County Emergency Medical
Services; (Grant Fund 1835).
PREPARED BY: Vanessa Collier - Federal and States Grants Manager, Community and Human Services
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Executed ARP23-002 Collier Health Services
2. Amendment 11_Collier County ARP Recovery Plan_FINAL 11.20.2024
3. Amendment 12_Collier County ARP Recovery Plan_FINAL 12.12.2024
4. Amendment 13 _Collier County ARP Recovery Plan_FINAL 1.30.2024
5. EXECUTED_ ARP21-19 AGRMT
6. EXECUTED_AMEND #1 ARP21-23 EMS MOU
7. EXECUTED_AMEND #2 ARP21-23 EMS MOU
8. EXECUTED_AMEND #3 ARP21-23 EMS MOU
9. 01 Collier County ARP Recovery Plan_Amend 14 v.5r
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Thru:
Memorandum
Kristi Sonntag, Dr."",o, l&
Community and Human Serv'ices Division
Amy Patterson, County Manager <VTo:
From:
Date:
Parker Smith
Grants Coordinator
Communiqv and Human Services Division
November 15, 202{
Subject:Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Plan Amendment;
Communify Foundation ARPZI-2? Re-Allocation to Administration
On November 12,2024, Agenda ltem #16.D.4, Collier County ARP Recovery Plan Amendment #10 was
approved by the Board. Recovery Plan # l0 summarizes projects, prioritized by the County, for the County's use
of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). U.S. Treasury Slate and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (*SLFRF").
The plan includes project CC 1.2 "Assistance to Impacted Nonprofit Organizations" awarded to the Community
Foundation under US Treasury Expenditure Category E.C. 2.34 which as of October 16,.2024 has successfully
reached close-out. An Administrative Amendment to re-allocate funds is required to move the remaining $700.00
funds from E.C.2.34, Assistance to lmpacted Nonprofit Organizations, to E.C. 7.1, Administrative, to ensure that
all funds are obligated by the December 31,2024 US Treasury Deadline. This would function as the Amendmenl
#l I to the Collier County American Rescue Recovery Plan.
Per Collier County's American Rescue Recovery Plan (Page 96). all plan amendments will be routed to the
County Manager for approval with the understanding that those amendments entailing re-allocations of under
$50,000.00 will be handled administratively.
Please indicate your approval for the proposed Amendment #l I to the Collier County American Rescue Recovery
Plan below:
approred X
By: Amy Patterson, County Manager
Date:.1 LU
Approved:
L
CollierVanes 3::ii:1Y""#::: "oale 202411.18)cl 13 58 08 -05'OO
Vanessa Collier
Federal and State Grant Manager
Date:_
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Memorandum
Krlsll Sonntag, Dlrector
Community rnd Hume n Servlces Dlvlslon
Amy Pntterron, County Manoger ./
Pnrker Smlth ,a\/
Gronts Coordinstor ,
CommInity snd Humrn Services Division
December 03, 202d
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:Coronavirus Stste and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) PIan Amendment.
Reallocnlion of Funds from EC 2.2 CC 1.1 Allordable Housing - Mortgage and Rent to EC
2.1 CC 4,3 Immokalee Pion€er Mus€um
On November 12,2024, Agenda ttem #16.D.4, Collier County ARP Recovery Plan Amendment #10 was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Recovery Plan l0 summarizes projects, priolitized by the
County, for the County's usc of American Rcscue Plan Act (ARPA), U.S. Treasury Slate and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds ("SLFRF").
On November 19,2024 Collifr. County ARP Recovery Plan Amendment #ll was executed by the County
Marragef to reallocate $700.00 from Community Foundation of Collier County, Inc. (EC 2.34, CC 1.2) to
Administration (EC 7. 1).
This memo is to rcquest the approval of Amendment #12 to the Recovery Plan that would consist of the re-
allocation of $49,300.00 from EQ 2.2 Project CC l.l "Affordable Housing - Mortgage and Rent" to E.C 2.1
Project CC 4.3 "Collier County Museunrs: Immokalee Pioneer Museunt".
Per Collier County's American Rescue Recovery Plan (Page 96), all plan amendments will be routed lo the
County Manager for approval with the understanding that those amendments cntailing, rc-allocations of under
$50,000.00 will be handled administratively.
Please indicate your approval for the propos€d Amendment l2 to the Collier County American Rescue Recovery
Plan belorv:
l,/Approved A
By: Amy Panerson, County Manager
Date:3 L\ul
Approv€d:
CollierVanes &X3#"
SA
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DEi.:2OI.12.03
l3:50:51 05!O
Vnnessa Collier
Federal and Stnlc Grant Manager
Dflte:_
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Memorandum
Thru:[[i'J"l&'iL1lT;.H;k,*o. "
To:
From:
Amy Patterson, County Manager
Vanessa Collier
Fedcral and State Grant Manager
Community and Human Services Division
Date:April 7, 2025
Subject:Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) Plan Amendment.
Reallocation of Funds from EC 7,1 Administrative to EC 2.1 CC 4.3Immokalee Pioneer
Museum
On November 12, 2024. Agenda ltem #16.D.4, Collier County ARP Recovery Plan Amendment #10 was
approved by the Board. Recovery Plan l0 summarizes projects, prioritized by the County, for the County's use of
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), U.S. Treasury State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("SLFRF"). On
November 19, 2024 Couier County ARP Recovery Plan Amendment #l I was executed by the County Manager to
adjusr $700.00 from EC 2.34 CC 1.2 "Assistance to Impacted Nonprofit Organizations" to EC 7.1 Administrative.
On December 10,2024, Collier County ARP Recovery Plan Amendment #12 was executed by the County
Manager to adjust $49,300.00 ftomEC 2.2 Project CC l I "Affordable Housing - Mortgage and Renf'to E.C 2.1
Project CC 4.3 "Collier County Museums: Immokalee Pioneer Museum".
On January 30,2025, Amendment #13 was executed by the County Manager to reallocate $38,425.80 from EC
7.1 Administrative to E.C 2.1 Project CC 4.3 "Collier County Museums: Immokalee Pioneer Museum". This
memo is lo request to amend the former Amendment #13 reclassiling where the funds were reallocated to as the
following:
$12,127 .16 from EC 2.2 Project CC I .l "Affordable Housing - Mortgage and Rent",
S4,537.10 from EC 2.24 Project CC4. I "Collier County Libraries - COLE Program"; and
$21,761 .54 from EC 7. I "Administrative"
For a total of 538,425.80 to E.C 2.1 Project CC 4.3 "Collier County Museums: Immokalee Pioneer Museum"
Per Collier County's American Rescue Recovery Plan (Page 96), all plan amendments will be routed to the
County Manager for approval with the understanding that those amendments entailing re-allocalions of under
$50,000.00 will be handled administratively. Additionally, per U.S Treasury FAQ 17.19, "the subrecipient may
reclassifl the SLFRI funds from the original activity to another project that would be eligible under SLFRF
rules".
This revised Amendment #13 to the SLFRF Recovery Plan will be effective retroactively to the date that it was
originally executed of January 30,2025. Please indicate your approval for the proposed revised Amendment l3 to
the Collier County American Rescue Recovery Plan below:
app.or.d X
By: Amy Patterson, County Manager
Date 4lol{
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FAIN# SLT-1155
Federal Award Date March 11, 2021
Federal Award Ai,encv Denartment of Treasurv
ALNName Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund
ALN/CSFA# 21.027
Treasury Expenditure ECI.7
Cate.,orv:
Collier County Recove,y CCl.7
Plan Proiect Number
Total Amount of Federal $1,700,000.00
Funds A warded
SUBRECIPIENT Name Collier County
Emergency Medical
Services
UEI# JWKil(YRPLLU6
FEIN 596000558
R&D No
Indirect Cost Rate No
Period of Performance October 15, 2021 -
October 15, 2024
Fiscal Year End 9/30
Monitor End: June 30, 2025
FIRST AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY
AND
COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act
Coronavirns Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
THIS AGREEMENT Memorandum of Understanding {MOU) is made and entered into this
__14th_day of _March____ 2023, by and between Collier County, a political subdivision of
the State of Florida, (COUNTY) having its principal address at 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Naples FL 34112,
and Collier County Emergency Medical Services, (SUBRECIPIENT), having its principal office at 8075
Lely Cultural Parkway, #�267, Naples, FL 34113.
WHEREAS, The U.S. Congress passed HR 1913, the American Rescue Plan Act of2021 (ARP),
which was signed into law on March 11, 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2). Included in the legislation was $350
billion for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF); and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2021, the COUNTY entered into an Agreemei,t MOU with the United
States Treasmy Depmiment (Treasmy) for a grant to execute and implement the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARP), pursuant to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), pursuant to Section
603 ( c) of the Social Security Act; and Collier County Emergency Medical Services ARP2l.+92)_ American Rescue Plan� Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page I Page 2742 of 3949
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Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP21-1923
American Rescue Plan - Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 38
By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information contained in
this report is true, complete and accurate. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information,
or the omission of any material fact, may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties for fraud,
false statements, false claims or otherwise (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729-
3730 and 3801-3812).
Signature: Date:
Printed Name:
Title:
NOTE: This form subject to modification based on Treasury guidance.
Your typed name here represents your electronic signature.
b. When EMS services originate from an EMS station located in a QCT, enter the total number of
times for the quarter that this project has served Disproportionately Impacted communities:
________________
· Low-income households or populations _______
· Households and populations residing in Qualified Census Tracts _______
· Households that qualify for certain federal programs _______
· Households receiving services provided by Tribal governments __________
c. During the quarter, has the project primarily served Disproporationately Impacted
communities?
Yes ______
No ______
If the project primarily serves more than one Impacted and/or Disproportionately Impacted population,
b) select/circle enter up to two additional populations served, as listed above.
XXXXXX
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FAIN# SLT-1155
Federal Award Date March 11,2021
Federal Award Agency Department of Treasury
ALN Name Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery Fund
ALN# 21.027
Treasury Expenditure EC 1.7
Category:
Collier County Recovery CC1.7
Plan Project Number
Total Amount of Federal $2,700,000.00
Funds Awarded
SUBRECIPIENT Name Collier County
Emergency Medical
Services
UEI# JWKJKYRPLLU6
FEIN 596000558
R&D No
Indirect Cost Rate No
Period of Performance October 15, 2021 —
September 30,2026
Fiscal Year End 9/30
Monitor End: June 30, 2027
THIRD AMENDMENT TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
COLLIER COUNTY
AND
COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
American Rescue Plan (ARP)Act
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
n
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT is made and entered into this 2c° day of M4ICC1 2024,
by and between Collier County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, (COUNTY) having its
principal address at 3339 E Tamiami Trail, Naples FL 34112, and Collier County Emergency Medical
Services, (SUBRECIPIENT),having its principal office at 8075 Lely Cultural Parkway, #267,Naples, FL
34113.
WHEREAS, The U.S. Congress passed HR 1913,the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP),
which was signed into law on March 11, 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-2). Included in the legislation was $350
billion for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund(SLFRF); and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2021, the COUNTY entered into an Agreement with the United States
Treasury Department (Treasury) for a grant to execute and implement the American Rescue Plan Act
Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP21-23
American Rescue Plan—Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 1
GQ0
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ARP), pursuant to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), pursuant to Section
603 (c)of the Social Security Act; and
WHEREAS, this subaward MOU executed by the County Manager or Designee, pursuant to
Agenda dated 6/22/2021, Item No. 11.H; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforesaid agreement, the COUNTY is undertaking certain activities
to assist the community in navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2022, Item No. 16.D.7., the COUNTY authorized Recovery Plan #5
for Capital Equipment Purchases for Emergency Medical Services under the American Rescue Plan Act,
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds;and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2023, Item No. 16.D.8., the COUNTY ratified the agreement and the
COUNTY and the SUBRECIPIENT amended the Memorandum of Understanding to revise program
number ARP21-19, Section 2A. Compliance Project Tasks,Performance Deliverables, and Exhibit C; and
WHEREAS, on March 28,2023,Item No. 16.E.3.,the COUNTY authorized the necessary budget
amendment for the executed Memorandum of Understanding, and authorized the County Manager or
designee to sign a Letter of Intent for the purchase of equipment, products,or services under this MOU for
APR21-23,replacing ARP21-19;and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2023, Item 16.E.1, the COUNTY and the SUBRECIPIENT amended
the Memorandum of Understanding to increase the budget, and revise the Project Details, Period of
Performance,and Exhibit C; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2024, the COUNTY authorized Recovery Plan #9 and ratified the
agreement, changes to the Scope of Work,Project Details, and Exhibit C; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to further amend the Memorandum of Understanding to revise the
Scope of Work,Project Details, and Exhibit C, as stated below; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY and the SUBRECIPIENT wish to set forth the responsibilities and
obligations of each in the undertaking of the American Rescue Plan(ARP)project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein,
the parties hereto agree to amend the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)as set forth below.
Words Strnck-Thfough are deleted; Words Underlined are added.
Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP2l-23
American Rescue Plan—Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 2
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PART I
SCOPE OF WORK
SUBRECIPIENT shall, in a satisfactory and proper manner and consistent with any standards required as
a condition of providing ARP assistance as provided herein and, as determined by Collier County
Community and Human Services Division (CHS), perform the tasks necessary to conduct the program as
follows:
Project Name:American Rescue Plan-Collier Public Health Infrastructure(ARP21-23)
Description of project and outcome: This project will provide funding toward the acquisition of
much-needed fleet improvements for Collier County EMS. Pandemic-related calls increased strain
on existing EMS transportation capital stock, accelerating asset depreciation and impacting the
ability to provide a high level of service in public health and medical response. Up to four seven
new ambulances and up to four light duty trucks will be added to the EMS fleet to enhance response
to medical emergencies throughout the recovery phase of the pandemic. Equipment supporting
EMS services will be purchased to further outfit the ambulances and trucks including but not
limited to radios,lighting,sirens,decals,and health monitoring and healthcare equipment.The goal
of this project is to maintain and enhance direct public health services benefitting the public in
response to COVID-19.
Project Component One: Equipment purchase and delivery costs of up to seven new ambulances,
including but not limited to all required specifications and modifications.
Treasury Expenditure Category: EC 1.7
Collier County Recovery Plan Project Number: CC 1.7
Evidence Basis: N/A (EC1.7 Public Health; Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses: Capital
Expenditures: Acquisition of Equipment for COVID-19 prevention and treatment, including
ventilators, ambulances, and other medical or emergency services equipment)
1.2 PROJECT DETAILS
A. Project Description/Project Budget
Description Federal Amount
Project Component 1: Equipment purchase and delivery 2,700,000.00
costs of up to four seven new ambulances anid-up-te-feur-new
light body trucks, including but not limited to all required
specifications and modifications.
US Treasury Expenditure Category*: EC1.7
Collier County Recovery Plan Project Number: CC1.7
Total Federal Funds: 2,700,000.00
Expenditure Categories are subject to change based on future guidance from the US Treasury Department.
If that occurs, additional reporting requirements may be necessary.
Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP21-23
American Rescue Plan—Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 3
GPO
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the SUBRECIPIENT and COUNTY, have each respectively, by an
authorized person or agent,hereunder set their hands and seals on the date first written above.
COLLIER COUNTY COMM ITY AND COLLIER COUNTY MANAGER'S OFFICE
HUMAN SERVICES DIVIS N
By.- By: le(AtaitZP-
KRI T ONNTAG, DIRECTOR COUNTY
Date: O
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Date: y/ /G
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COLLIER COUNT ERVICES
DEPAR ENT
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By.
TAN A WIL AMS, DEPARTMENT HEAD
Date: 02• Dl .2.0 24
COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES
By: /s, l i (may,-c--
C GA INEAU,INTERIM CHIEF
Date: / 1 .9 1' hi
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Assistant County Attorney b
Date: 0 ,c zB ) 2- '-'I
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Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP2 1-23
American Rescue Plan—Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 4
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EXHIBIT C
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN(ARP)
QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORT
Report Period:
Fiscal Year:
MOU Number: ARP21-23
Subrecipient Name: Collier County Emergency Medical Services
Program: American Rescue Plan—Collier Public Health Infrastructure
Contact Name:
Contact Telephone Number:
Activity Reporting Period Report Due Date
October 1st—December 31st January 30"
January 1"—March 31 st April 30th
April 1"—June 30th July 30th
July 1"—September 30th October 30th
1. Project Expenditures:
Program Name Funds Expended Funds Expended
Current Quarter To-Date
EC1.7: Public Health; Other COVID-19 Public Health
Expenses: Capital Expenditures
Total Expenditures
2. Performance Measures:
Project Outcomes
Component 1: EC 1.7 Outcomes for the purchase and delivery costs of up to few seven new
ambulances and up to four new light body trucks (including but not
limited to all required specifications and modifications) include
improved response times for EMS services,as measured by a year-over-
year comparison, pre-and post-acquisition of new EMS vehicles.
Project Outputs
Component 1: Outputs for the purchase and delivery costs of up to few seven new
ambulances and up to four new light body trucks (including but not
limited to all required specifications and modifications) include number
of fully outfitted ambulances and light duty trucks acquired for Collier
EMS emergency response. Enter number:
Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP21-23
American Rescue Plan-Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 5
GQO
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16F6
3. Project Progress:
Describe your progress and any impediments experienced during the reporting period.
Project Demographic Distribution
What Impacted and/or Disproportionately Impacted population does this project primarily serve? Select
the population primarily served. Determine if the project primarily serves Disproportionately Impacted
communities.
a. Enter total number of times for the quarter that this project has served the General Public
Impacted):
b. When EMS services originate from an EMS station located in a QCT, enter the total number of
times for the quarter that this project has served Disproportionately Impacted populations:
Disproportionately Impacted):
c. During the quarter,has the project primarily served Disproportionately Impacted populations?
Yes
No
d. If this project primarily serves more than one Impacted and/or Disproportionately Impacted
population, please select up to two additional populations served from the list below (if
applicable):
Low or moderate income households or populations
Households or populations residing in Qualified Census Tracts
Households receiving services provided by Tribal governments
By signing this report, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the information contained in
this report is true, complete and accurate. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent information,
or the omission of any material fact,may subject me to criminal,civil,or administrative penalties for fraud,
false statements, false claims or otherwise (U.S. Code Title 18, Section 1001 and Title 31, Sections 3729-
3730 and 3801-3812).
Signature: Date:
Printed Name:
Title:
NOTE: This form subject to modification based on Treasury guidance.
Your typed name here represents your electronic signature.
Collier County Emergency Medical Services
ARP21-23
American Rescue Plan—Collier Public Health Infrastructure Page 6
GQ0
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Collier County, Florida 2025 Recovery Plan Performance Report 1
Board of County Commissioners
Burt L. Saunders, Chairman, District 3
Rick LoCastro, District 1
Chris Hall, District 2
Dan Kowal, District 4
William L. McDaniel, Jr., District 5
Office of the County Manager
Amy Patterson, County Manager
Ed Finn, Deputy County Manager
Project Lead
Kristi Sonntag, Director, Community and Human Services
Donald Luciano, Assistant Director, Community and Human Services
Support provided By
Coastal Cloud
OVID Solutions
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Collier County, Florida
2025 Recovery Plan
GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 13
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..................................................................................................... 13
USES OF FUNDS ............................................................................................................... 25
PROMOTING EQUITABLE OUTCOMES ........................................................................ 30
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 46
LABOR PRACTICES ........................................................................................................... 52
USE OF EVIDENCE............................................................................................................ 55
TABLE OF EXPENSES BY EXPENDITURE CATEGORY ................................................. 61
PROJECT INVENTORY ......................................................................................................... 65
PERFORMANCE REPORT .................................................................................................... 86
COLLIER KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ................................................................ 86
SUMMARY AND NEXT STEPS........................................................................................ 103
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Amendment Log: Collier County ARP Recovery Plan
The following table presents a record of amendments that occur intra-annually between
submissions of the Collier County Recovery Plan Performance Report to Treasury. It includes a log
of where sections are altered based on changes, and the level of approval provided.
Change
No. Date Content Approved By Pages Affected
1 9/20/2021
Amendment Process and Log
Created for Recovery Plan
Budget Change: N/A
Collier CHS
Staff
P.2 Log Added
P. 77 Amendment
Process Outlined
2 9/28/2021
Scope of Work Change:
New project under EC 1.1
COVID-19 Vaccination added
– CC 1.7 Vaccination.
Budget Change:
$80,000 of funds re-allocated
from CC 3.2 Public Health
Safety Operations to CC 1.7
Vaccination
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
– Item 11C
P.5 Graphic edited
P.6 Project / EC count
P.7 EC added
P.13 EC added
P.41 EC added / Project
count
P.45 Project / EC count
P. 51 New Project
Description added
3 10/20/2021
Scope of Work Change:
Project CC 3.5 Altered to
remove Mental Health and
Substance Abuse (MHSA)
System of Care Purchase. No
budgetary changes.
Budget Change: N/A
County
Manager
P.22 “substance abuse”
removed
P.58 Project Description
changed
P.74 Output and
Outcome KPIs removed
for EC 7.2
4 01/10/2022
Evidence Base Change:
Project CC 1.1, additional
description added.
Evidence Base Change:
Project CC 1.6 Description
edits
Language Change: Project
CC1.6 description change.
County
Manager
P.25 KPI description
change
P.36 Description
Language Change
P.37 Description
Language Change;
Evidence Base reference
removed
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Dates changed from 2026 to
2024.
KPI Change: EC 1.10 Output
KPI change.
Budget Change: N/A
P.51 Project Overview,
Goals & Evidence, and
Timeline edits
P.70 Output KPI, removed
“annually”
P.72 KPI description
change
5 3/22/2022
Scope of Work / Project
Change:
• New Project – CC 1.7
Public Health
Infrastructure Added
• New Project – CC 3.6
“Collier County Revenue
Replacement” EC 6.1
Added
• New Project – CC 4.4
“Collier County Affordable
Housing” EC 3.10 Added
• CC 1.5 Project Description
edits
• CC 1.12 Project
Description edits
• CC 2.2 Expenditure
Category changed
• CC 4.1-4.6 Library,
University, Museum
Project Changes
• CC 1.7 Removed
• CC 4.5 Removed
• CC 5.1 Removed
• CC 5.2 Removed
• CC 5.3 Removed
Project Edits
CC 1.1 Project Edits
CC 1.2 Project Edits
CC 1.3 Project Edits
CC 1.5 Project Edits
CC 1.6 Project Edits
CC 3.4 Project Edits
CC 3.6 Project Added
CC 4.1 Project Condensed
and edited from CC 4.1-4.3
CC 4.2 Project Edits, EC
Change to EC 2.1 from 3.13
CC 4.3 Project Edits (formerly
CC 4.6)
CC 4.4 Project Added
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
3/22/2022,
Item 16D7
p.0 Organizational staff
changes
p.7 Infographic edited
p.8 Text description edits
and graphic change
p.9 Project text edits
p.10 Project text edits and
adds
p.11 Project expenditure
category graphic change
p.12 Housing, Economic
and Education goal edits
p.13 Goal removal and
narrative adds
pp.14-17 Category edits
and text changes
pp.20-24 Category edits,
narrative, and map
changes
pp.27-29 KPI edits on
Equity Projects
p.29 Infrastructure KPIs
removed
p.35 Infrastructure project
description removed
p.38 CC 1.1 budget
adjusted
p.40 CC 2.2 Project
added to evidence base
p.41 CC 4.4 Project
Added and Evidence base
provided.
pp.45-48 budget
adjustments per project /
allocation changes
p.49 Project description
edits to CC 1.1
p.52 Project description
edits per FGCU
(p.54) COVID-19
vaccination project
description removed
p.49-67 Project
adjustments to CC 1.1,
1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.2, 3.4,
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
p.61 CC 3.6 Provision of
Government Services
project added
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KPI Change:
• CC 1.5 KPI edits
• CC 1.12 KPI edits
• CC 3.2 KPI edits
• CC 3.2 KPI edits
• CC 3.4 KPI edits
• CC 2.1 KPI edits
• CC 2.2 KPI edits
• CC 3.6 KPIs added
• CC 4.1-4.3 KPI edits
• CC 4.4 KPIs added
Budget Change: $15.8 Million
• - New $10 Million Project –
CC 3.6 “Collier County
Revenue Replacement”
EC 6.1 Added
• - New $4,586,137– CC
4.4 “Collier County
Affordable Housing”
Added
• - New CC 1.7 “Collier
Public Health
Infrastructure” $1,200,000
added
• CC 1.1 (Reduced from
$7,500,000 to
$7,000,000)
• - CC 4.1 (Three library
projects consolidated and
reduced from $7 M to $2
M)
• - CC 4.2 (Reduced from
$2.05 M to $1.55 M)
• CC 1.7 ($80,000)
Removed
• CC 4.5 ($335,066)
Removed
• CC 5.1 ($2,300,000)
Removed
• CC 5.2 ($3,871,000)
Removed
• CC 5.3 ($3,000,000)
Removed
P.55 CC 1.7 Collier Public
Health Infrastructure
Project added
P.67 CC 4.4 Collier
County Affordable
Housing project added
(pp.63-66) CC4.1-4.6
Projects removed,
consolidated, or edited
(p.66) CC 4.5 Museum
Tourism Marketing project
removed
(pp.68-70) CC5.1-5.3
Infrastructure projects
removed
pp.68-73 EC 1.5, 1.7, 1.9,
1.10, 1.12, 2.2, 2.5, 2.9,
3.2, 3.10, 3.13 (Now 2.1),
6.1 KPI additions and/or
edits per FGCU and
Project Subrecipients
p.74 – Mandatory
performance indicators
edited to reflect CC 4.4,
CC 4.1, and 4.3
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6 7/12/2022
Scope of Work / Project
Changes:
- All Expenditure
Categories updated
to fit Final Rule
Guidance
- New Project CC 4.5
Created to house
subrecipient from CC
1.3
- Appendix A:
Evaluation Report
Added
Project Edits:
- CC 1.3 Collier
Comorbidity Care
(differentiated project
into two – CC 4.5 is
new)
- CC 1.7 Collier Public
Health Infrastructure
- CC 4.4 Collier
Affordable Housing
RLF edits
- CC 4.5 Collier
Access to Care (new
project to hold
longstanding
subrecipient project)
KPI Change:
- Table added for KPI
metric reporting
- CC 3.4
- CC 1.7
- CC 3.1
- CC 3.2
- CC 1.3
- CC 1.6
Budget Edits:
- CC 1.1 reduced by
$95,532
- CC 1.6 increased by
$95,532
- CC 3.1 decreased by
$28,000
- CC4.4 increased by
$28,000
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
July 12, 2022,
Item 16D7
P.9 Plan Format Key
Updated for New ECs
PP.10-11 ECs updated to
Final Rule
P.12 Expenditure Pie
Chart updated
P.14 Challenges and
Opportunities updated
with yearly section
PP.15-18 Uses of Funds
employment data and ECs
updated
PP. 25-31 ECs updated
and yearly “measuring
equity” section added
PP.32-36 Community
Engagement Sections
broken out by year and
2022 added
PP.39-46 Evidence Base
ECs updated, and
evidence edited for EC
2.15
PP.47-50 ECs updated in
Expenses by Expenditure
Category Section.
PP.51-69 Project ECs
updated; project
description edits to CC
1.7, 3.4, and 4.4
P.70 – New Project CC
4.5 Created
PP.70-78 ECs updated for
KPIs and KPI edits to CC
1.7, 3.4 and 4.4
PP.79-86 New KPI
reporting table added
PP.89-90 Summary and
Next Steps yearly
breakouts added and
2022 content provided
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7 1/10/2023
Scope of Work / Project
Changes:
- New Project CC 1.8
Created to provide
emergency rental
assistance
- CC 3.4 Project
Changes
- CC 4.3 Project
oriented toward food
assistance
Project Edits:
- CC 1.8 Affordable
Housing: Emergency
Rental Assistance
- CC 3.4 Public Health
and Safety
Operations and
Response EC and
project description
change
- CC 4.3 Immokalee
Pioneer Museum
Garden EC and
project description
change
KPI Change:
- CC 1.2
- CC 1.6
- CC 3.4
- CC 3.6
- CC 4.3
Budget Edits:
- CC 3.2 reduced by
$4,000,000
- CC 1.1 increased by
$2,000,000
- New Project CC 1.8
$2,000,000 added
- CC 4.1 decreased by
$300,000
- CC4.4 increased by
$300,000
Performance Reporting
- KPI metrics updated
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
January 10,
2023, Item
16D2
P.9 Graphic edited
P.11 Project expenditure
category graphic change
P.13 Expenditure Pie
Chart updated
PP.18-20 Uses of Funds
ECs updated
PP.26-31 Outcomes
updated
P.40-46 Evidence base
updated for CC 4.3 and
deleted CC 1.2
PP. 51-71 Project
Inventory updated
P. 72-81 CC 1.2, 1.6, 3.4,
3.6, 4.3 KPIs edited
PP.82-89 KPI data adds
and changes
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8 7/25/2023
Scope of Work / Project
Changes:
- New Project CC 1.9
Created to provide
mental health and
substance abuse
services
- CC 1.8 Affordable
Housing-Collier
County Emergency
Rental Assistance
edits to the project
description
- CC 2.2 Small
Business Recovery
project description
change
- CC 4.1 Collier
County Library –
Community
Outreach, Literacy,
and Education
project description
change
- CC 4.3 Collier
County Museums –
Immokalee Pioneer
Museum project
description change
KPI Change:
- CC 1.6
- CC 2.2
- CC 3.4
- CC 4.1
- CC 4.2
- CC 4.3
- CC 4.4
Budget Edits:
- CC 1.1 increased by
$29,500
- CC 1.6 decreased by
$29,500
- CC 1.7 increased by
$1,000,000
- CC 1.8 decreased by
$563,982
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
July 25, 2023,
Item 16D2
P.11 Graphic edited
P.12-14 Project
expenditure category
graphic change
P.15 Expenditure Pie
Chart updated
PP.16-17 Progress To-
Date updated
PP.17-18 Challenges
and Opportunities
updated
PP.19 Unemployment
and Income Chart
updated
PP.19-23 Uses of
Funds ECs updated
PP.28-34 Outcomes
updated
PP.36-40 Community
Engagement updated
P.44-50 Evidence base
updated for CC 2.2 and
deleted CC 2.1
PP. 54-54 Table of
Expenditures updated
PP. 55-75 Project
Inventory updated
P. 76-84 Performance
Report CC 1.6, CC 2.2,
CC 3.4, CC 4.1, CC
4.2, CC 4.3, CC 4.4
KPIs edited
PP.85-92 KPI reporting
table updated
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- New Project CC 1.9
$315,000 added
- CC 2.1 decreased by
$1,000,000
- CC 2.2 decreased by
$2,810,863
- CC 3.2 decreased by
$1,000,000
- CC3.3 increased by
$513,982
- CC 4.1 decreased by
$880,000
- CC4.4 increased by
$4,375,863
- CC 4.5 increased by
$50,000
Performance Reporting
- KPI metrics updated
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9 3/26/2024
Scope of Work / Project
Changes:
- CC 1.7 Collier Public
Health Infrastructure
edits to the project
description
- CC 1.8 Affordable
Housing-Collier
County Emergency
Rental Assistance
edits to the project
description
- CC 4.1 Collier
County Library –
Community
Outreach, Literacy,
and Education
project description
change
KPI Update:
- CC 1.7
- CC 4.1
Budget Edits:
- CC 1.5 increased by
$1,361,444.31
- CC 1.6 decreased by
$200,000.00
- CC 2.2 decreased by
$2,689,137.00
- CC 3.3 increased by
$100,000.00
- CC 4.1 decreased by
$344,304.00
- CC 4.2 decreased by
$1,017,140.31
- CC 4.4 increased by
$2,689,137
- CC 4.5 increased by
$100,000.00
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
March 26,
2024, Item
16.D.1
P.12 Graphic edited
P.14-15 Project
expenditure category
graphic change
P.16 Expenditure Pie
Chart updated
PP.18 Progress To-
Date updated
PP. 21-22 Uses of
Funds Funding Tables
updated
P.44-51 Use of
Evidence updated
PP. 52-55 Table of
Expenditures updated
PP. 56-75 Project
Inventory updated
P. 76-84 Performance
Report updated
PP.85-92 KPI reporting
table updated
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10 11/12/2024
Budget Edits:
- CC 1.1 decreased by
$36,533.59
- CC 1.3 decreased by
$69,600.00
- CC 1.6 decreased by
$1,845.52
- CC 1.8 decreased by
$77,945.57
- CC 3.3 increased by
$237,387.73
- CC 4.1 decreased by
$50,000.00
- CC 4.2 decreased by
$1,463.05
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
November 12,
2024, Item
16.D.4
P.14 Graphic edited
P.16-17 Project
expenditure category
graphic change
P.18 Expenditure Pie
Chart updated
PP.19-20 Progress To-
Date updated
PP.21-22 Challenges
and Opportunities
updated
PP. 23-27 Uses of
Funds Funding Tables
updated
P.50-55 Use of
Evidence updated
PP. 56-59 Table of
Expenditures updated
PP. 60-79 Project
Inventory updated
PP.88-93 KPI reporting
table updated
11 11/19/2024
Budget Edits:
- CC 1.2 decreased by
$700,00
- CC 3.3 increased by
$700.00
County
Manager
12 12/10/2024
Budget Edits:
- CC 1.1 decreased by
$49,300.00
- CC 4.3 increased by
$49,300.00
County
Manager
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13 1/31/2025
Budget Edits:
- CC 3.3 decreased by
$38,425.80
- CC 4.3 increased by
$38,425.80
County
Manager
14 08/12/2025
Scope of Work / Project
Changes:
• New Project
• CC 4.6 Added “Collier
County Affordable Housing
Grant Program”
Project Edits:
- CC 1.7 Collier Public
Health Infrastructure
- 4.4 Collier Affordable
Housing Loan
Program
KPI Change:
- CC 1.7 KPI edits
- CC 4.4 KPI edits
-
Budget Edits:
- CC 3.3 decreased by
$371,702.38
- CC1.1 Affordable
Housing Mortgage
and Rent decreased
by $8.445.00
- CC 1.7 increased by
$380,147.38
Collier County
Board of
County
Commissioners
August 12,
2025, Item
16.D.6
P.15 Graphic edited
P.17-18 Project
expenditure category
graphic change
PP.19-20 Progress To-
Date updated
PP.24 Unemployment
and Income Chart
updated
PP. 25-27 Uses of
Funds Funding Tables
updated
P.52-57 Use of
Evidence updated
PP. 57-60 Table of
Expenditures updated
PP. 61-80 Project
Inventory updated
PP.89-94 KPI reporting
table updated
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GENERAL OVERVIEW
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The COVID-19 Pandemic has resulted in widespread public health and economic impacts experienced across
the nation. In Collier County, these impacts have been felt by individuals, families, local businesses as well as
government and nonprofit services. In response to this nationwide crisis, the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021, which established the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery
Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. These funds build upon the first wave of support to state
and local governments established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. While
the CARES Act was intended to respond to immediate impacts from the pandemic, ARPA funding is designed
to help communities turn the tide on the pandemic, address economic fallout and lay the foundation for a
strong, effective, efficient, and equitable long-term recovery. ARPA funds can be used to support broad range
of eligible expenses1 which are designed to:
Support public health response,
Address negative economic impacts,
Replace public sector revenue loss,
Provide premium pay for essential
workers, and
Make improvements to water, sewer,
and broadband infrastructure.
Collier County received $74,762,701 in Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to address local
impacts. Understanding the wide array of needs throughout the community, Collier County leadership has
authorized spending on support for individual, food assistance, educational programming, mental health,
healthcare services, businesses, nonprofits, and affordable housing. It is the hope of leadership that every
resident can benefit from the investment of these funds while ensuring that the needs of the most vulnerable in
the community are targeted to promote an equitable recovery.
The Collier County Recovery Plan outlines the programs that will be implemented with these funds. As these
are long-term recovery funds, the County has approximately five years (December 31, 2026) to provide
services and complete projects. This plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury, aligning
proposed programs with a classification system developed by Treasury for reporting on expenditures. The
County recognizes that pandemic recovery must be flexible to respond to shifting changes and needs in the
community and may make changes to program expenditures throughout the implementation period to address
1 U.S. Treasury. “Interim Final Rule”. 31 CFR Part 35
Collier County received over
$74 million in funding to
support long-term recovery
from the pandemic.
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the highest priority within the community. Collier County will measure the outputs and outcomes of projects
along the way and evaluate the successes of these initiatives.
To develop this plan, Collier County staff evaluated local data and worked with organizations throughout the
community to consider projects that fit the community’s needs. Collier County also conducted a public survey
that requested feedback on proposed expenditures and additional needs. The County received over 200
responses to this survey from residents, businesses, and nonprofits with overwhelming support for the
programs identified. Nearly 99% of all respondents felt that the programs outlined would benefit Collier County
residents and over 94% of respondents felt that programs would benefit businesses.
Transparency is important to the leadership of Collier County. The Collier County Recovery Plan, along with
annual performance reports, will be posted on the Collier County website, enabling the public to monitor the
spending and progress of each program. This initial Recovery Plan covers the period from the date of award to
July 31, 2021. Thereafter, the Recovery Plan will cover a 12-month period and recipients will be required to
submit the report to Treasury within 30 days after the end of the 12-month period (by July 31). The following
table provides dates for current and future installments:
Table 1: Recovery Plan / Annual Report periods covered and due dates
Annual Report Period Covered Due Date
1 Award Date – July 31, 2021 August 31, 2021
2 July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 July 31, 2022
3 July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 July 31, 2023
4 July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 July 31, 2024
5 July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 July 31, 2025
6 July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 July 31, 2026
7 July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 March 31, 2027
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Uses of Funds
In brief, Collier County will use funding for a broad array of eligible uses. The graphic below illustrates how
Collier County intends to spend the $74,762,701 received through the American Rescue Plan. These
programs are translated into their corresponding federal Expenditure Categories elsewhere in this plan.
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Plan Format Key
Through its final rule, the US Department of Treasury details ten major expenditure categories with a total of
one hundred twenty-five (125) sub-categories to ensure that proposed expenditures are eligible activities.
Treasury guidance directs local governments to align each expenditure with a designated category. Collier
County has identified projects in six of the ten major Expenditure Categories – EC1-4, 6, and 7 (EC 5
Infrastructure, EC 8 Emergency Relief from Natural Disasters, EC 9 Surface Transportation projects and EC 10
Title I projects are not utilized). To demonstrate the breadth of projects included in this plan along with the
alignment with expenditure category, this plan has been formatted to associate a color and icon with each of
the six major expenditure categories that are included in this plan.
Continued interventions to support individuals and families, businesses, nonprofits, first responders,
education, mental health, and food security can mitigate the long-term effects of the pandemic while providing
a stable foundation for future growth and prosperity.
This plan identifies 21 projects in 14 Treasury-defined Expenditure Sub-Categories to receive funding over the
five-year horizon. However, due to the evolving nature of the pandemic and associated recovery, these
categories may shift over time to accommodate other federally allowed expenditure categories of funding. An
overview of County funding areas is provided by the graphic on the previous page. The use of funds will be
covered in detail in the following sections, classified by expenditure category.
Public Health
EC-1
Negative Economic Impacts
EC-2
Public Sector Capacity
EC-3
Revenue Replacement
EC-6
Administrative
EC-7
Premium Pay
EC-4
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Public Health (EC 1) – $12,611,991.69
Public Health includes programs to guide the continued health and long-term response to
the pandemic. Programs providing COVID-19 response and associated services have been
identified, falling into the following categories:
Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses (EC 1.7) - $3,080,147.38
COVID-19 Assistance to Non-Profits (EC 1.9) - $2,000,000
Mental Health Services (EC 1.12) - $7,176,444.31
Other Public Health Services (EC 1.14)- $355,400
Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2) - $30,295,333.50
Collier County is taking a comprehensive view toward mitigating negative economic impacts within the
community. The following expenditure categories have been identified for program
spending:
Food Programs (EC 2.1) - $6,291,612.44
Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Aid (EC 2.2) -
$10,574,821.16
Long-term Housing Security: Affordable Housing (EC 2.15) - $11,479,137
Addressing Educational Disparities: Aid to High Poverty Districts (EC 2.24) -
$450,462.90
Assistance to Impacted Nonprofit Organizations (EC 2.34) - $1,499,300
Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity (EC 3) -
$15,766,770.00
Expenditure Category under the Final rule comprises assistance to services provided by
the local government. These programs will provide essential EMS services and assist in
program monitoring and evaluation:
Public Sector Workforce: Payroll and Benefits for Public Health, Public Safety, or
Human Services Workers (EC 3.1) – $15,166,770
Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery (EC 3.4) - $600,000
Public Health
EC-1
Economic Impacts
EC-2
Public Sector
Capacity
EC-3
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Premium Pay (EC 4) - $380,000.00
The County has recognized Collier EMS staff for their heroic efforts with a one-time
$2,000 hazard pay distribution for each employee that served on the front line during
the 2020-21 pandemic response:
Premium Pay for Public Sector Employees (EC 4.1) - $380,000
Revenue Replacement / Provision of Government Services (EC 6) - $10,000,000.00
Recognizing that the County can meet diverse needs of residents and businesses as the
community transitions from the most severe impacts of the pandemic (e.g., re-opening
needs), the County has prioritized revenue replacement in order to meet a broad array of
local government service needs:
Provision of Government Services (EC 6.1) - $10,000,000
Administrative (EC 7) - $5,708,605.81
This category includes funding for grant management until late 2026. The County has
prioritized projects in the following expenditure category areas:
Administrative Expenses (EC 7.1) - $5,708,605.81
Approximately 78% of funding will be implemented through Collier County Divisions and 22% through local
non-profit organizations, businesses, and universities. These areas will promote a well-rounded recovery from
the pandemic over the five-year grant period – as funding was fully obligated by December 31, 2024, and will
be expended by December 31, 2026.
The chart below depicts funding allocation percentages by Expenditure Category. These shares will likely
evolve over the full Plan horizon (2021-2026).
Premium Pay
EC-4
Revenue
Replacement
EC-6
Administrative
EC-7
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Key Outcome Goals
The over-arching outcome goals of Collier ARP funding are to:
Provide a robust level of response to the pandemic,
Mitigate impacts to individuals, families, and businesses,
Increase resilience within educational, health and food systems, and
Support essential employees.
Outcome goals for projects are geared at health, housing, food security, economic recovery, and education
improvements. These include:
Health Goals
Agencies in Collier County continue to provide higher levels of healthcare and other supportive
services that enrich the health of the population.
Housing Goals
Collier County residents receive rental, mortgage, utility assistance, housing navigation and affordable
housing to mitigate increased housing instability.
Food Security Goals
Community nutrition, food demonstration, and food pantry services connect Collier County
underserved populations to more nutrition.
Economic Recovery Goals
Collier County small businesses receive recovery assistance, resulting in fewer businesses with long-
term debt/financial burden.
Education Goals
Education services positively impact QCT and underserved youth, improving educational programs to
support remediation of skills lost during COVID-19.
For details on current Key Performance Indicators and other project tracking, see the KPI section, below.
Progress To-Date
2021
The County finalized allocations for its initial plan and provided a timely submission in August 2021. A
software platform was initiated to manage subrecipients and direct applications, and sub-recipient agreements
and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) began development.
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2022
Since the submission of the initial Recovery Plan in August 2021, Treasury released its SLFRF Final Rule. This
impacted the feasibility of Collier projects, which were updated to streamline reporting and ensure that the
County is able to efficiently render services to residents and businesses as the community works towards
long-term recovery from the pandemic. 100% of funds have been encumbered as projects, bearing new
Expenditure Category labels.
The software platform was 75% complete, capable of managing subrecipient projects and handling direct grant
applications. A direct grant portal for project CC 1.1 Affordable Housing: Mortgage and Rent is open, and
applications are being reviewed.
CC 1.2 – Assistance to nonprofits, began in late 2022 and awards are occurring now. This project is
administered by the Community Foundation.
The County, Florida Gulf Coast University, and implementation partners have submitted timely reporting to
Treasury, and will continue to meet reporting and expenditure goals as outlined by Treasury.
2023
The County recognizes that pandemic recovery must be flexible to respond to shifting changes and needs in
the community. In response to the ongoing demand for Mental Health and Substance Abuse services the
County has increased its allocation to support these critical services. Following a recent evaluation of various
projects, the County determined that there was a need to realign some projects to better address the highest
priorities within the community. Project CC 3.4 Assistance to Non-Profits was revised to provide funding to
offset increased personnel payroll costs due to the pandemic. In addition, the County has increased funding to
housing assistance initiatives.
This realignment of funding will help further the County’s efforts to provide rental assistance and development
costs associated with construction of new affordable housing units. The County will continue to measure the
outputs and outcomes of projects and evaluate the success of these initiatives.
2024
As of 2024, Collier County continues to adapt its recovery efforts to address evolving community needs.
Recognizing the growing demand for Mental Health and Substance Abuse services, the County has
significantly increased its funding to these critical areas. This boost in funding aligns with the County’s
commitment to supporting mental health initiatives and enhancing overall community well-being.
In addition to expanding mental health services, the County has allocated more resources to affordable
housing initiatives. This includes increasing funding for development costs for new affordable housing units,
crucial in light of the ongoing housing crisis exacerbated by rising interest rates and insurance costs.
A notable development is the increase in funding to Physician-Led Area Network (PLAN), aimed at improving
coordinated care and addressing the comprehensive needs of the community. The County is also working to
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finalize a collaborative agreement with Collier Health Services to further enhance mental health support and
integrate services more effectively.
These strategic realignments in funding and project priorities are part of Collier County’s ongoing effort to
respond to immediate needs while building long-term resilience in the community. The County will continue to
monitor and evaluate the impact of these initiatives to ensure they effectively address the highest priorities and
contribute to overall community well-being.
2025
As of 2025, Collier County continues to refine its American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds (SLFRF) strategy to address evolving community priorities and foster long-term resilience. Over the
past year, the County observed a reduction in several programs, including dietician services, home-delivered
meals, rent and mortgage assistance, housing navigation, foreclosure legal aid, and tutoring, as individuals
stabilized, exited services, or as short-term project phases concluded.
Conversely, the County increased investments in areas exhibiting sustained or growing demand. Mental health
outreach, particularly in rural communities, was significantly enhanced, aligning with broader initiatives to
improve behavioral health access. Public health capacity was augmented through an expansion of the
ambulance fleet, thereby improving emergency response services. Additionally, funding for the museum
program was increased to support community gardening and food distribution, reinforcing food security and
sustainability efforts.
These funding adjustments embody the County’s adaptive approach by addressing decreasing demand in
certain areas while bolstering and scaling efforts in critical sectors such as mental health, public health, and
food access to meet the dynamic needs of Collier County residents.
Challenges and Opportunities
2021
The Collier County Recovery Plan represents new efforts, augmentation, and expansion of services to Collier
County. Given the amount of funding, finalizing the current set of projects and coordination and capacity
building among sub-recipients offered challenges and opportunities to explore new interventions united under
a common set of goals.
Additionally, Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds are new and guidance on implementation will likely
continue to be released by the US Department of Treasury over the next year. Collier County’s current plan
and allocation of programs among Expenditure Categories represents the County’s understanding of these
classifications, which may receive further definition and differentiation by the federal government. It is expected
that with new guidance released, the County may need to realign programs to better fit within Expenditure
Category definitions. Therefore, working to refine the local Expenditure Category – Project – Subaward system
is an ongoing process, and it is the County’s hope that Treasury will continue to make technical assistance
available to SLFRF recipients.
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2022
As anticipated, Final Rule guidance has impacted Collier County projects, which underwent an extensive
reconsideration and changes in light of the January 2022 release by Treasury. Five projects were substituted
with replacements based on streamlined reporting or factors impacting allowability of costs. The County will
continue to monitor and respond to Treasury guidance by re-orienting and updating its Recovery Plan and
projects.
2023
As of 2023, the County is still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Ian and construction of housing is proceeding
at a slower pace than usual. The devastation caused by the hurricane has created a ripple effect on the already
strained construction industry, resulting in supply chain disruptions, material shortages, and labor shortages.
Additionally, rent increases and the loss of affordable units continue to be a significant challenge for the
County in 2023. As the demand for housing outstrips supply rents are rising, making it increasingly difficult for
low-income families to find affordable housing. The loss of affordable units due to the Hurricane is also a
growing concern. This has resulted in the displacement of many low-income families and further exacerbated
the affordable housing crisis.
2024
As of 2024, Collier County, Florida is still grappling with the long-term effects of Hurricane Ian. The
hurricane's devastation has left an enduring impact on the local housing market and construction industry,
which continues to struggle with slowed progress. The combined effects of supply chain disruptions, material
shortages, and labor shortages have compounded the difficulties faced by builders.
In addition to these challenges, rising interest rates have exacerbated the situation. Higher mortgage rates have
made homeownership less accessible for many, intensifying the demand for rental properties. This increased
demand, coupled with a slow rate of new affordable construction, has driven rents even higher, putting
additional pressure on low-income families.
The housing crisis is further complicated by a significant rise in insurance costs. Increased premiums and
stricter insurance requirements have driven up overall housing costs, making it even more difficult for both
renters and homeowners to manage expenses. The insurance crisis, in particular, has contributed to the loss
of affordable housing units, as some property owners are unable to maintain or repair their homes due to
prohibitive insurance costs.
As a result, many low-income families in Collier County face ongoing displacement and the loss of affordable
housing options. The cumulative impact of these factors—higher interest rates, increased insurance costs, and
a strained construction industry—continues to exacerbate the county's housing crisis, leaving many residents
struggling to secure stable and affordable living conditions.
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2025
As of 2025, Collier County continues to confront compounding challenges that have intensified the local
housing crisis and slowed recovery efforts. While still managing the long-term impacts of Hurricane Ian, the
region was further strained by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which caused additional localized
flooding, infrastructure strain, and temporary displacement, particularly in vulnerable coastal and rural areas.
These back-to-back weather events have deepened the stress on an already fragile housing and construction
environment.
The local construction industry continues to experience slowdowns due to ongoing material shortages, labor
gaps, and the lingering effects of disrupted supply chains. Rising interest rates have further complicated
recovery, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for working families and pushing more residents
into an oversaturated rental market. This spike in rental demand, combined with a slow pace of new affordable
housing development, has led to record-high rents.
This crisis is further exacerbated by the continued rise in property insurance premiums, driven by mounting
climate-related risks and changes in Florida’s insurance market. Many property owners, particularly those with
low or fixed incomes, are now unable to afford necessary repairs or even retain coverage, leading to a loss of
affordable housing stock and an increase in displacement. These national and local pressures, including
inflation, natural disasters, and insurance instability have created a deeply challenging environment for housing
stability in Collier County, requiring ongoing adaptation and coordinated intervention to protect the most
vulnerable residents.
Despite the significant challenges Collier County has faced over the past several years there are several key
opportunities in the coming year to promote recovery and resilience across the community. The increased
federal and state focus on infrastructure, disaster resilience, and affordable housing offers the County an
opening to secure additional funding to accelerate rebuilding and fortify future development. Investments in
resilient, storm-hardened affordable housing can address both the ongoing housing crisis and long-term
climate vulnerability.
There is also a strong opportunity to expand public-private partnerships aimed at stabilizing housing,
supporting small-scale landlords, and incentivizing workforce housing development through tax credits, land-
use flexibility, and grant programs. At the same time, continued expansion of mental health and public health
outreach, particularly in underserved rural areas, can help reduce disparities and improve community well-
being in the wake of prolonged stress and displacement.
By aligning local priorities with state and federal recovery agendas, and by building on the adaptive programs
developed during recent emergencies, Collier County can chart a path forward that not only addresses
immediate needs but also builds a more resilient, and future-ready community.
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USES OF FUNDS
In collaboration with partners and in parallel with other federal COVID-19 funding, Collier County has identified
a range of projects that further local pandemic response and recovery. Based on current data and community
outreach, projects within Expenditure Categories 1-4 and 6-7 have been identified. Indicators influencing an
assessment of overall community and economic health, such as unemployment and household income are
discussed in the following section.
Unemployment and Income
According to Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Collier unemployment levels have largely stabilized since
the onset of the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, Collier County unemployment reached a low of 2.9% in
December 2019. The sudden rise in unemployment peaked in June 2020 at 10.7%, then declined over the
next six months. By December of 2020, the unemployment rate was down to 2.9%. As of May 2025,
unemployment is 3.6%, which shows stabilization compared to the volatility experienced in 2020. Collier
County is hopeful that it will not experience another hike in unemployment as leaders, businesses, and
residents have gained more knowledge over the past few years in regard to the pandemic. However, it is
recognized that the uncertain course of the pandemic could cause additional volatility in the future.
Collier County Unemployment Rate from 2019 – Most Recent Available Month 2
2 https://floridajobs.org/workforce-statistics/data-center/statistical-programs/local-area-unemployment-statistics
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While the overall poverty rate in Collier County is comparatively low at 9.4% (Census), like many counties
there are pockets within the community wherein it is more pervasive. Collier has twelve Qualified Census
Tracts (detailed in the “Promoting Equitable Outcomes” section) wherein 50% of households make less than
60% of the area median income and are eligible for low-income housing assistance. These communities,
including Immokalee, East Naples, Golden Gate, and others represent focus areas for COVID-19 treatment,
vaccination, other health assistance, household assistance, economic assistance, and beyond to strive for an
efficient, effective, and equitable recovery.
Funding Tables
Given recovering unemployment, yet persistent pockets of disproportionately disadvantaged, the range of
Expenditure Categories and underlying
projects provide a diverse set of interventions
to support communities and businesses in
Collier County.
Collier County and partners have identified
projects within Expenditure Categories 1-4,
and 6-7. The following set of graphics detail
Expenditure Category and Project information
for all Collier County activities within this
Recovery Plan.
Public Health represents sixteen percent of total funds allocated to address public health
challenges and needs. Programs providing COVID-19 response and associated services have
been identified, falling into the following categories:
Expenditure
Category Expenditure Sub-Category Project
Number Amount
Public Health
(EC-1)
Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses (EC-1.7) CC 1.7 $3,080,147.38
COVID-19 Assistance to Non-Profits (EC-1.9) CC 3.4 $2,000,000
Mental Health Services (EC-1.12) CC 1.5 $6,861,444.31
Mental Health Services (EC-1.12) CC 1.9 $315,000
Other Public Health Services (EC-1.14) CC 1.3 $105,400
Other Public Health Services (EC-1.14) CC 4.5 $250,000
TOTAL $12,611,991.69
Public Health
Programs include $12.6 million for
Public Health, $30.3 million for
Negative Economic Impacts, $15.7
million in Public Sector Capacity,
$380,000 for Premium Pay, $10 million
for Government Services, and $5.7
million for Administrative Costs.
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Collier County is taking a comprehensive approach to provide assistance for mitigating
negative economic impacts within the community. Forty-one percent of total funds are
allocated within this category. The following expenditure categories have been identified for
program spending:
Expenditure
Category Expenditure Sub-Category Project
Number Amount
Negative
Economic
Impacts
(EC-2)
(EC-2.1) Food Programs CC 1.4 $5,115,000
(EC-2.1) Food Programs CC 4.2 $527,396.64
(EC-2.1) Food Programs CC 4.3 $649,215.80
(EC-2.2) Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and
Utility Aid
CC 1.1 $8,827,562.25
(EC-2.2) Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and
Utility Aid
CC 1.6 $389,186.48
(EC-2.2) Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and
Utility Aid
CC 1.8 $1,358,072.43
(EC-2.15) Long-term Housing Security: Affordable
Housing Loan Fund
CC 4.4 $893,826.24
(EC-2.15) Long-term Housing Security: Affordable
Housing Grant Program
CC 4.6 $10,585,310.76
(EC-2.24) Addressing Educational Disparities: Aid to
High Poverty Districts
CC 4.1 $450,462.90
(EC-2.34) Assistance to Impacted Nonprofit
Organizations
CC 1.2 $1,499,300
TOTAL $30,295,333.50
Twenty-one percent of total funds are allocated within this category. The following table
presents projects within this category:
Expenditure
Category Expenditure Sub-Category Project
Number Amount
Public Sector
Capacity
(EC-3)
(EC-3.1) Public Sector Workforce:
Payroll and Benefits
CC 3.2 $15,166,770
(EC-3.4) Effective Service Delivery CC 3.5 $600,000
TOTAL $15,766,770.00
Negative Economic Impacts
Public Sector Capacity
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The County will recognize Collier EMS staff for their heroic efforts with a one-time $2,000
hazard pay distribution for each employee that served on the front line during the 2020-21
pandemic response. One percent of total funds are allocated within this category:
Expenditure
Category Expenditure Sub-Category Project
Number Amount
Premium Pay
(EC-4) (EC-4.1) Premium Pay for Public Sector Employees CC 3.1 $380,000
TOTAL $380,000.00
Recognizing that Collier County can nimbly respond to evolving local needs as the community
emerges from the pandemic by pursuing the broad range of allowable services enabled by this
expenditure category, the County has selected EC 6.1 for funding allocation. Thirteen percent
of total funds are allocated within this category:
Expenditure
Category Expenditure Sub-Category Project
Number Amount
Revenue
Replacement
(EC-6)
(EC-6.1) Provision of Government Services CC 3.6 $10,000,000
TOTAL $10,000,000.00
This category includes funding for grant management and evaluation of programs and outcomes
until late 2026. Eight percent of total funds are allocated within this category. Expenditure
Category areas are as follows:
Expenditure
Category Expenditure Sub-Category Project
Number Amount
Administrative
(EC-7)
(EC-7.1) Administration CC 3.3 $5,708,605.81
TOTAL $5,708,605.81
These areas will promote a well-rounded recovery from the pandemic over the five-year grant period – as
funding has been fully obligated by December 31, 2024 and will be expended by December 31, 2026.
Premium Pay
Provision of Government Services
Administrative
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Other Federal Funds Currently in Use to Respond to COVID-19
Collier County has deployed federal response and recovery funds since mid-2020. Through its CARES
programs – amounting to $67.1 million, which are now fully exhausted - the County was able to prevent
further crises and achieve economic stabilization. This included individual assistance (CCAP) and business
assistance grants that have been re-tooled for inclusion in the current recovery plan (CC 1.1). A review of four
currently active federal recovery funds totaling $23 million is provided below for broader context:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV [$4,232,728] - Annually, utilizing a formula
basis, Collier County is awarded grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). Collier County utilizes fifteen percent (15%) of its annual allotment of grant funding for public service
activities and the balance is utilized to support public activities related to a variety of infrastructure projects
(i.e., stormwater planning, sidewalks, new fire station, etc.). All funds must meet a National Objective – Low-
to-moderate Income, prevent or eliminate slum and blight or urgent community need. Specific projects
support legal service for businesses, senior center, health services.
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME)- ARP [$2,733,183] – Collier County is considered a
Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) for the HOME program. The funding received, is allocated utilizing a formula
designed to reflect relative housing needs. These funds are utilized to implement local housing strategies that
enable Collier County to increase affordable housing opportunities for low and very low-income
families. Funding will support the development of affordable housing and tenant-based rental assistance.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) CV [$3,183,770] – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, awards grants on a formula basis, to Collier County. These funds are utilized to provide
emergency assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness so that they might quickly
regain stability in permanent housing. Funding will support rapid rehousing, case management, and shelter
operations.
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) [$14,329,718] - Funds provided via the US Treasury to local
governments to assist with rental debt and evictions and the loss of basic housing security. COVID-19 has
exacerbated an affordable housing crisis that predated the pandemic and that has exacerbated deep disparities
that threaten the strength of an economic recovery that must work for everyone. To meet this need, the
Emergency Rental Assistance program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay
rent or utilities. Two separate programs have been established: ERA1 provides up to $8M under the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was enacted on December 27, 2020, and ERA2 provides up to
$6.3M under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was enacted on March 11, 2021.
Collier County has successfully closed the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program Phase 1 and is on
track to close Phase 2 in 2025. Collier County will continue to monitor funds use and impacts across
Recovery Plan projects and the above programs to ensure that funds are utilized efficiently and effectively,
without duplication.
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PROMOTING EQUITABLE OUTCOMES
Collier County is committed to the “consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all
individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities.”3 through the development and
implementation of funding and projects outlined in this Recovery Plan. Collier County does not tolerate
discrimination in any of its programs, services or activities and encourages input from all interested parties,
regardless of cultural identity, background, or income level. Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
and other federal and state authorities, the county will not exclude anyone from participation, deny benefits, or
discriminate against anyone on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion,
income, or family status. Equity has served as a guiding principle for the development of the plan, influencing
the goals identified, project design, geographic and needs-based provision of services, and intended program
outcomes. Collier County will continue to monitor equitable outcomes throughout the funding horizon.
A key aspect of project development has been a focus on Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and
disproportionately disadvantaged residents. American Community Survey Data finds that of Collier County’s
population of 404,310, roughly 89% are white, 7.3% are black, 1.7% are Asian, and 28.6% are Hispanic.
74.9% of housing is owner-occupied, 90.6% of the population has access to broadband, the Median
household income is $81,8211, and 10.3% of persons are in poverty 4. While the poverty rate is comparatively
low countywide, areas of more concentrated poverty exist in East Naples, Immokalee, and in the Southwest
part of the County. Lower income communities in Collier also display higher social vulnerability scores, as
defined by the Center for Disease Control’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI). Variables such as poverty, lack of
transportation access, and more crowded housing can figure into a higher SVI score, indicating that these
communities may face more challenges during recovery 5. QCTs, distributions of household income, as well as
CDC’s social vulnerability, along with geography-specific projects, are shown in the following maps.
To address the Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2) due to or during the pandemic Collier County has engaged
in subrecipient agreements with organizations such as Legal Aid Services of Broward County, Inc D/B/A Legal
Aid Service of Collier County to provide legal services and Housing Development Corporation of SW Florida,
Inc. D/B/A HELP to provide assistance with the application process and eviction prevention services to
residents with income levels at or below 140% area median income and facing foreclosure or at risk of eviction
to provide housing stability. The County has also entered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Collier
County Library Division to provide a Community Outreach, Education and Literacy (COLE) project to improve
literacy and education of school-age students, participants engaged in general Educational Development
(GED), and community outreach and homework for English as a Second Language (ESOL) and other students.
A Memorandum of Understanding between the County and Collier County Museums for students who lost
science and health instruction during the school closure to address education disparities in Immokalee by
3 Executive Order 13985, On advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities. Web Link
4 EDA StatsAmerica: https://www.statsamerica.org/USCP/
American Community Survey, 2023. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/colliercountyflorida/PST045219
5 CDC Social Vulnerability: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/placeandhealth/svi/fact_sheet/fact_sheet.html
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providing an interactive educational platform for students through a hands on instruction in this high poverty
district, as well as, University Extension Service Division for nutrition education, healthy meals through food
purchases, meal preparation and outreach to improve dietary quality, nutrition literacy, and reduce health
disparities amount low-income and negatively economically impacted residents and SNAP-eligible participants.
Qualified Census Tracts
A Qualified Census Tract (QCT) means, “any census tract which is designated by the Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development and, for the most recent year for which census data are available on household income in
such tract, either in which 50 percent or more of the households have an income which is less than 60 percent
of the area median gross income for such year or which has a poverty rate of at least 25 percent.”
There are 13 QCTs in Collier, including: 104.20, 104.22, 106.01, 107.01, 108.04, 111.03, 112.04, 112.05,
113.03, 113.05, 113.05, and 113.06 6 and 114. Projects in this plan that focus on housing, food programs,
education, and health and wellness target disproportionately disadvantaged persons and QCTs. In addition,
several location-based programs and services have been identified in the plan as predominately serving QCTs.
6 HUD, 2024. https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sadda/sadda_qct.html
CC 4.1: Collier Libraries – Golden Gate
CC 4.4: Collier County Affordable Housing Loan
Fund
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Median Household Income
Median Household Income in Collier County is $81,821. By census tract, the median household income
ranges from $30,000 to above $100,000 per year, as shown on the map below. Areas shaded in dark red
indicate a higher concentration of low-income households. The largest area of concentrated poverty is located
in Northern Collier County in the Immokalee area. Golden Gate, East Naples, and South along US-41 toward
Naples Manor also contain tracts with modest median household incomes. Several of these areas are served
by ARP projects herein.
CC 4.2 Extension Education
CC 4.1 Collier Libraries - Immokalee
CC 4.3 Immokalee Pioneer Museum
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Social Vulnerability
Social vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses on human
health, such as natural or human-caused disasters or disease outbreaks. The CDC's Social Vulnerability Index
(SVI) uses 15 U.S. census variables at census tract level to identify communities that may need a higher level
of support when recovering from a stressor event. In the map below, darker blue areas indicate higher social
vulnerability. Immokalee, East Naples, Golden Gate, and Naples Manor all show a confluence of factors that
can affect access to resources and vulnerability to disasters. These areas are mostly congruous with the HUD-
identified Qualified Census Tracts and are served by ARP Recovery Plan projects.
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Equitable Outcome Goals
Collier County Recovery Plan projects will target Qualified Census Tracts and disproportionately impacted
groups – namely lower income populations that are at risk of eviction or foreclosure, populations with health
comorbidities that can exacerbate COVID-19 impacts, and those impacted by loss of in-person school
instruction due to the pandemic. Food assistance, education, medical services, and public health activities are
targeted to populations where low income is endemic, unemployment is higher than the county average,
access to education continues to pose challenges, and co-morbidities to respiratory health continue to
exacerbate health outcomes. The following goals have been identified, aligning with funding areas prioritized
by the County.
Public Health Goal (EC-1)
Target Impacted and Disproportionately Impacted populations for access to public health services.
Negative Economic Impacts (EC-2)
Target Impacted and Disproportionately Impacted populations for access to Food Programs, Rent, Mortgage,
and Utility Aid, Education Disparities, and Other Economic Support.
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Awareness
Awareness of projects and services funded will be high, given the entities delivering new food, rent, mortgage,
mental health services, education, and health services are trusted and established. With partners such as the
Collier County Community Foundation, Collier County Libraries, and County Communications, awareness of
programs will be transmitted to disadvantaged populations currently served by other funding and programs,
and via a host of social media options, including email and Facebook notifications.
Access and Distribution
The distribution of these programs, and access to them, will predominantly serve low- and moderate-income
individuals and families as well as disproportionately disadvantaged populations and groups. Whether through
implementation within QCTs or based on identified pandemic impacts to Treasury-identified presumed-eligible
beneficiary populations, these programs will address disparities such as wealth and education that exacerbated
pandemic impacts.
Outcomes
Given the above goals, awareness, and distribution of projects, intended outcomes are to address hardships
that were unevenly shared during the pandemic. Predominantly lower income persons with less food security,
lower access to public health services, and early education will be the recipients, which is aimed at closing
gaps in health, food security, and education.
Many of the outcomes described above under Key Outcome Goals recognize that residents who have
experienced disparities leading to lower income, healthcare, and education are the focus populations of most
project interventions. Projects CC 1.1-1.6, 1.8 and 3.4 (Rental Assistance, Mental Health, Housing, and Public
Health Services, Food Security, and Housing Navigators), and CC 4.1-4.5 (Education, Food Assistance,
Affordable Housing, and Medical Care) were designed to serve residents of historically underserved, QCT,
and/or disproportionately disadvantaged communities. Specifically, outputs and outcomes of selected equity-
focused or adjacent projects are as follows (see also the Key Performance Indicators section):
Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
EC 1.9
CC 3.4 Public
Health and
Safety
Operations and
Response
• Maintain sufficient
nurse staffing levels
during the pandemic to
ensure patient safety.
• Maintain the
appropriate level of
nursing staffing as
evidenced by the
ratio of nursing FTE’s
to Patient Census.
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Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
EC 1.12
CC 1.5 Mental
Health Services
• At least 8500 total crisis
stabilization bed days
• At least 1100 persons
served annually.
• Readmission rates at
30, 90, and 180 days.
• 75% of individuals
served in the Crisis
Stabilization Units will
receive evidence-
based suicide risk
screening using the
Columbia-Suicide
Severity Rating Scale
(C-SSRS).
• 75% of individuals
served in the Crisis
Stabilization Units will
participate in
evidence-based
safety planning
(Stanley-Brown
Safety Plan) to
mitigate risk factors
and strengthen
protective factors
post-discharge.
EC 1.12
CC 1.9 Mental
Health and
substance abuse
Services
• A minimum of 90
Wellness Screenings
performed annually
• A minimum of 400
Narcan kits along with
substance abuse
education and
resources distributed
annually
• No less than 6 outreach
events throughout the
term of the agreement
• During the grant
period, for those
individuals who
respond to the 30 day
follow up Patient
Satisfaction Survey,
the average survey
score will be a
minimum of 3.5
• 75% of individuals
served throughout
the grant period will
complete the Patient
Health Questionnaire
(PHQ-9)
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Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
EC 1.14
CC 1.3 Collier
Comorbidity
Care
• Total number of Home
Food Deliveries.
• Number of services
beneficiaries received.
• Dollar value of donated
food and services.
• Number of unduplicated
individuals and families
served.
• Total individuals served.
• Increased number of
beneficiary services
provided, measured
quarter-over-quarter.
EC 1.14
(Continued)
CC 4.5 Collier
Access to Care
• Total number of
patients referred by
PLAN to medical
providers in their
network.
• Number of services that
referred patients
received.
• Dollar value of donated
services as reported by
medical providers in
PLAN’s network.
• Number of new medical
providers enrolled in
PLAN’s network.
• At least 370 patients
referred annually to
medical providers in
the PLAN network for
services.
• Referred patients will
receive a minimum of
2400 services
annually.
• At least $3,000,000
worth of donated
services annually,
reported by medical
providers in the
PLAN network.
• At least 2 new
medical providers will
be enrolled in PLAN
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Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
during the agreement
period of
performance.
EC 2.1
CC 1.4 Food
Security for
Collier County
Residents
• Support at least five
Food Banks or Pantries
serving Residents of
Collier County.
• Support a minimum of
10,000 households in
Collier County with
food security goods and
services, with
demographic and QCT
info for populations
served.
• 75% of distributed
food packages will
include nutrition
and/or healthy diet
information.
• Children ages 18 or
younger will be at
least 25%
beneficiaries of all
food pantry
distributions.
• At least 40% of funds
expended for food
distribution will be in
a Collier QCT.
EC 2.1
(Continued)
CC 4.2
University
Extension –
Reaching More
• Number of households
participating in
evidence-based
nutrition education
programs.
• Number of
households in
nutrition education
programs who
increase their
knowledge of cost-
efficient healthy meal
preparation and how
increased fruit and
vegetable
consumption
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Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
supports nutrition for
improved health.
EC 2.1
(Continued)
CC 4.3 Collier
County
Museums:
Immokalee
Pioneer
Museum
• Number of households
served.
• Number of repeat
participants that self-
report increased fruit
and vegetable
consumption based
on CDC Behavioral
Risk Factor
Surveillance System
(BRFSS) Fruit and
Vegetable questions.
EC 2.2
CC 1.1
Affordable
Housing –
Mortgage and
Rent
• Number of persons
receiving rent,
mortgage, or utility
assistance.
• 40% of persons or
households will be
impacted or
disproportionately
impacted population,
as defined by
Treasury.
• 100% of homeowners
served will receive
housing counseling
services.
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Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
EC 2.2
(Continued)
CC 1.6 –
Housing
Navigators and
Legal Services
• Number of persons or
households receiving
eviction prevention
services.
• Number of persons or
households served that
are impacted or
disproportionately
impacted population, as
defined by Treasury.
• Number of persons or
households referred to
Legal Aid
• 25% of persons or
households served
will be impacted or
disproportionately
impacted, as defined
by Treasury.
• 25% of cases will
result in successful
eviction prevention.
EC 2.2
(Continued)
CC 1.8
Affordable
Housing –
Collier County
Emergency
Rental
Assistance
• Number of persons
receiving rent, or utility
assistance.
• 100% of households
assisted will be
impacted or
disproportionately
impacted population,
as defined by
Treasury.
EC 2.15
CC 4.4 Collier
County
Affordable
Housing Loan
Fund
• Dollar amount invested
in affordable housing.
• Number of affordable
housing units
preserved or
developed.
• Number of households
receiving eviction
prevention services
• Percentage increase
in number of
affordable housing
units preserved or
developed.
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Expenditure
Category
Collier
County
Project
Outputs Outcomes
(including legal
representation).
EC 2.15
CC 4.6 Collier
County
Affordable
Housing Grant
Program
• Number of affordable
housing units
preserved or
developed.
• Number of households
receiving eviction
prevention services
(including legal
representation).
• Percentage increase
in number of
affordable housing
units preserved or
developed.
• Percentage of units
developed benefitting
those 65% AMI and
80% AMI.
EC 2.24
CC 4.1 Collier
County Libraries
– COLE
Program
• Number of students
participating in
evidence-based tutoring
programs.
• Increased positive
attitude towards
reading as self-
reported by students
participating in
homework assistance
sessions.
EC 2.34
CC 1.2 Help for
Vulnerable
Individuals and
Families
• Number of Nonprofit
Organizations receiving
assistance (for this
reporting period).
• Number of Nonprofit
Organizations approved
to receive assistance
located in QCTs (for
this reporting period).
• Total dollar amount of
salary support for
Nonprofit
Organizations
provided (for this
reporting period).
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Measuring Equity
Assessing the location and extent of underserved populations within this plan has occurred through
identification of Qualified Census Tracts, Household Income by Census Tract, and Tract-based Social
Vulnerability Index scores. From this, projects have been tailored to serve as many of these areas as possible.
Project CC 3.5, Evaluation and Data Analysis, subrecipient agreements, and memorandums of understanding
will further define equity-responsive KPIs.
Future annual reports will provide qualitative and quantitative updates, coordinated through project CC 3.5,
Evaluation and Data Analysis, on how projects and approaches have achieved or promoted equitable outcomes
or goals. The “Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation” Team will coordinate with sub-recipients to further build
out KPIs and identify service distribution to low income and disproportionately disadvantaged communities.
The County may work with the Evaluation Team to elaborate existing Key Outcome and Equity Goals and
identify programmatic changes based on data gathered during the project horizon.
2022
In light of final rule guidance, the County is emphasizing services to and data collection upon impacted and
disproportionately impacted beneficiaries. This includes persons of low to moderate income, persons
experiencing housing or food insecurity, persons experiencing unemployment, recipients of certain federal
benefits, inhabitants of Qualified Census tracts, and students who lost access to in-person instruction for a
significant amount of time. As reporting data from projects and subrecipients becomes elaborated, reflections
of populations served and KPIs related to equity projects will be reported in the Performance Report and
Appendix A.
2023
Collier County continues to reduce disparities in life outcomes as well as disparities in public investment to
shape those outcomes that will benefit all residents. Collier County continues to develop and implement
strategies that identify, prioritize and effectively support the most disadvantaged geographies and populations.
All programs are focused on authentically engaging residents, organizations, and other community
stakeholders to inform and determine interventions (e.g., policy and program) and investments. The County
seeks to improve long-term outcomes both intergenerationally and multigenerational. Data is being used to
effectively assess and communicate equity needs and support timely project activities.
Working collaboratively and intentionally across departments as well as across leadership levels and decision-
makers the County acts urgently and boldly to achieve tangible results. All programs will align policies,
processes, practices to effectively address equity challenges throughout the County’s workforce (personnel,
contractors and vendors). Many of the projects serve equitable ends (based on higher need), through a
county-wide approach. However, projects CC4.1-4.4 target disproportionately impacted beneficiary
populations. These Library, Museum, University Extension, and Affordable Housing projects directly serve
QCTs or areas of higher social vulnerability, as shown by the following maps.
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2024
Collier County remains committed to promoting equitable outcomes and reducing barriers to underserved
communities and individuals by designing programs and projects with equity in mind. As a demonstration of
this commitment, Collier County made a historical decision by allocating nearly 15%, or $11.5 million, of its
ARPA SLFRF funds to affordable housing efforts projects that are anticipated to serve historically underserved,
marginalized and adversely affected groups in many ways.
Affordable Housing:
According to a report by the Urban Institute on Housing for Equity and Inclusion, segregation by race, class,
tenure and activity continues to dominate neighborhoods in the United States, and segregation by income has
worsened over the past two decades. To help address these issues, Collier County’s ARPA SLFRF-funded
affordable housing projects have project elements that are anticipated to advance greater inclusion via the
following goals.
Goal: Servicing Very Low-to-Moderate Income Impacted and Disproportionately Impacted Households:
All the affordable housing projects funded by ARPA SLFRF will reach very low (30% AMI) to moderate (80%
AMI) income households, to include individuals who are homeless and at-risk of homelessness, such as
the Ekos on Santabarbara and Renaissance Hall at Old Course and Senior Living projects. Projects that benefit
non-enumerated eligible impacted populations, to include 65% AMI and higher households, were required to
justify how the COVID-19 impact necessitates providing housing services to these individuals. Many funded
projects will also service households that qualify under other federal assistance programs, such as Section 8
to maintain their affordable housing stock for income-restricted individuals and families.
Goal: Raising Individuals and Families within Qualified Census Tracts (QCT) Out of Persistent Poverty:
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Qualified Census Tract (QCT) are census tract areas with a
poverty rate of at least 25% or where 50% of the households have incomes below 60% of AMI. Persons living
in these areas are among the most vulnerable, affected by persistent poverty.
Collier County is undertaking seven impactful projects to serve residents within its Qualified Census Tracts
(QCTs). One notable initiative, CC1.3 Collier Comorbidity Care, aims to improve access to healthy foods,
particularly for individuals living with or at risk of diabetes. This project also promotes health through home
well checks during food delivery services and focuses on increasing the availability of fresh produce in food
pantries. It supports clients with nutrition and cooking education to foster healthier eating habits. Another
critical project, CC1.5 Mental Health Services, provides funding to a well-established entity to address the
growing mental health demands in the county, ensuring residents receive necessary mental health support.
Additionally, CC1.6 Housing Navigators contracts with local nonprofits to assist households at risk of eviction
or foreclosure, helping them navigate the legal process to prevent housing loss. This project primarily serves
low and moderate-income populations experiencing heightened housing insecurity. The CC 4.1 Collier County
Library – COLE project offers educational sessions at the Golden Gate and Immokalee libraries, targeting QCT
populations to enhance educational opportunities. CC4.2 University Extension, Reaching More – Extension
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Education, focuses on improving dietary quality and nutrition literacy through education on healthy meals and
meal preparation, addressing health disparities worsened by the pandemic. Furthermore, CC4.3 involves
recreating a 1.25-acre citrus grove and homestead garden at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum, benefiting
residents in multiple QCTs by providing educational and nutritional resources to disadvantaged youth. Lastly,
CC 4.5 Collier Access to Care ensures that impacted and disproportionately impacted residents receive
comprehensive medical services, including primary, urgent, and specialized care, enhancing overall healthcare
access in the community.
Goal: Creating Cohesive Communities:
The physical availability of affordable housing can segregate populations by placing these
communities in undesirable locations. In contrast, developments supported through Collier County’s
ARPA SLFRF allocation includes projects like Ekos and Renaissance Hall, have extreme walkability and
proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment. By supporting these types of projects through
these funds, these areas become more diverse while conveying a sense of belonging and
cohesion to low-to-moderate income households accessing these services.
Goal: Help Alleviate Housing Burdens for Households of Color:
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit different groups of Americans unequally. According to recent data,
22% of Black and 20% of Hispanic renters could not pay their prior month’s rent on time, compared
with 9% of White renters. To advance equitable housing and alleviate housing burdens on households
of colors, all ARPA SLFRF-funded affordable housing projects are required to comply with all Civil
Rights-related federal statutes and regulations to include Title VI, the Fair Housing Act and others.
2025
Advancing Affordable Housing and Community Investment
Collier County continues to uphold its commitment to prioritizing historically underserved communities
through the intentional design of ARPA SLFRF-supported programs. Nearly 15% of the County’s SLFRF
allocation has been dedicated to affordable housing strategies that address longstanding housing needs and
support resilient, thriving communities.
Goal 1: Serve Very Low- to Moderate-Income and Disproportionately Impacted Households
The County’s housing initiatives are purpose-built to reach households earning between 30% and 80% of Area
Median Income (AMI), with a particular focus on those experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness.
Developments such as Ekos on Santa Barbara, Renaissance Hall at Old Course, and Senior Living projects
provide critical pathways to stable housing, while projects serving households above 65% AMI.. Additionally,
these efforts leverage partnerships with federal programs like Section 8 to safeguard affordable housing for
qualified residents.
Goal 2: Uplift Residents in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) from Persistent Poverty
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Collier County is directing resources into areas designated as Qualified Census Tracts—defined by HUD as
areas with a poverty rate of 25% or more or where over half the households earn below 60% AMI. The County
has implemented seven impactful initiatives to support residents within these vulnerable communities,
including:
• CC1.3 Collier Comorbidity Care: Increases access to nutritious foods and health screenings, with a
focus on residents with or at risk of diabetes.
• CC1.5 Mental Health Services: Expands community-based mental health support through a long-
standing service provider.
• CC1.6 Housing Navigators: Partners with nonprofits to prevent eviction and foreclosure, assisting low-
and moderate-income households in navigating the legal system.
• CC4.1 COLE (Collier Online Learning and Education): Offers accessible educational sessions at the
Golden Gate and Immokalee Libraries to expand learning opportunities for low income students.
• CC4.2 University Extension - Reaching More: Provides nutrition and meal-preparation education to
promote healthier diets in impacted communities.
• CC4.3 Immokalee Pioneer Museum Project: Recreates a citrus grove and homestead garden to
provide hands-on nutritional education for youth in multiple QCTs.
• CC4.5 Collier Access to Care: Enhances healthcare access by delivering comprehensive primary,
urgent, and specialized services to impacted residents.
Goal 3: Build Cohesive Communities
Affordable housing developments often risk being placed in isolated or undesirable areas, contributing to
community fragmentation. Collier County is reversing this trend by investing in walkable, well-located
developments—like Ekos on Santa Barbara and Renaissance Hall—that are in close proximity to dining,
shopping, and recreation. These projects promote integration, a sense of belonging, and a stronger social
fabric for low- to moderate-income families.
Goal 4: Alleviate Housing Burdens for Communities of Color and Non-English Speaking
Collier County recognizes that communities of color and non-English speaking residents often face
disproportionate challenges in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. These challenges include
language barriers, limited access to culturally competent services, discrimination, and a lack of awareness
about housing rights and available resources. To address these inequities, Collier County is advancing a
multifaceted approach that includes:
• Culturally and Linguistically Inclusive Services: Housing programs funded through ARPA SLFRF offer
multilingual support services—including application assistance, housing counseling, and legal aid—in
languages commonly spoken in the community, such as Spanish, Haitian Creole, and others. This
ensures residents can fully understand and access the services available to them.
• Community Outreach and Education: The County has partnered with trusted community-based
organizations to conduct targeted outreach in underserved neighborhoods. These efforts will raise
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awareness about tenant rights, prevention, fair housing protections, and eligibility for affordable
housing programs.
• Supportive Navigation Services: Bilingual housing navigators through HELP will work directly with
families to help them overcome systemic obstacles—from securing documentation to navigating lease
agreements—ensuring residents are not left behind due to language or cultural differences.
Through these strategies, Collier County aims to create a housing system where every resident can access
safe, affordable housing and build long-term stability.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
2021
The initial Collier County Recovery Plan was developed with significant input from partners and the public. The
Community Engagement process began with partner/expert project creation. Proposal worksheets were
developed and sent to partners across government and nonprofit sectors, including libraries, museums, and
University Extension offices. The proposals developed by partner organizations supported public health
response, economic impact responses, and services to disproportionately impacted communities. The initial
set of ideas were vetted through the County Commission. Subsequently, a public survey was disseminated to
determine if the programs proposed in the Recovery Plan would support the needs of the community, and final
tweaks were then made. The figure below shows the steps followed in the Collier County engagement process.
Consult Partner Organizations and
Experts
Define Initial Projects
County Commission Review & Input
Community Survey
Finalize Plan
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At the partner/expert phase Collier County staff met with the Community Foundation of Collier County, The
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Collier County Health Department, and the Community Mental Health
Agency. These meetings, conducted in mid-2021, gave rise to the initial projects which were reviewed by the
Commission.
Collier County developed its first plan proposal in late Spring 2021, which was shared with the public through
its County Commission meeting schedule and noticing protocols. The plan was discussed by the Commission,
was made available for public comment, and a draft final version was approved at the June 22, 2021, Board of
County Commissioners Board Meeting7.
To help raise awareness toward building the final Recovery Plan, a public input survey, website, and a one-
page summary were crafted and deployed. The one-page summary and associated social media postings were
duplicated in Spanish to disseminate information to the significant Hispanic population living within Collier
County. Email outreach was sent to over 1,000 recipients through County and Community Foundation
channels and highlighted in Collier County Facebook posts. The below figure shows the distribution of
stakeholders who were asked to provide feedback.
The survey, open from August 13, 2021, through August 20, 2021, received 206 responses. Residents,
businesses, non-profits, and others provided answers, and feedback was positive. The following graphics
present summary statistics and other highlights from the survey.
7 Collier County, June 22, 2021. CRA Board Meeting Agenda:
https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/97540/637595144825167868
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204 respondents provided an answer to their identity for the purpose of the survey. 136 respondents replied
as residents, 5 as businesses, 57 as non-profits, and 6 as “other”. The following two graphics explore
respondents’ perception of proposed program benefits to residents and businesses.
The vast majority – 98.5% - felt that the Collier programs presented by the website and 1-pager could be of
benefit to Collier County residents. 133 of the 136 Resident respondents answered that programs and services
would benefit people in the County.
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A strong majority of respondents also felt that the programs depicted by the website and one-page outreach
could be of benefit to Collier County businesses – 94.2%. Of note, all five business respondents answered
“Yes”, that the projects depicted (including business recovery and resilience grants) would be of benefit to area
businesses. 54 of the 57 non-profit respondents also found that the projects would benefit businesses.
In addition to general perception of the programs, respondents were invited to give open-ended input on
public health, economic assistance, community services, essential workers, and infrastructure project
preferences. Many of the responses reflect variations on projects as described within the plan, highlighting the
importance of mental health and grief services (mentioned over 50 times), food assistance (35 mentions),
services to children including education (31 mentions) and childcare (21 mentions), broadband access (22
mentions), training (20 mentions), and additional healthcare (17 mentions).
Given the commitment to monitoring and evaluation during the plan horizon, evaluators can return to survey
responses for complementary programs should the need arise.
Building Capacity of Community Organizations
Implementation of Collier County projects will add capacity to local community organizations providing
services to communities of color, low incomes, and limited English proficiency. This includes Collier Libraries
in QCTs, Collier Museums in QCTs, and University and non-profit partners directly serving these areas.
Engagement will continue beyond plan creation, through implementation, and represent a hallmark of Collier
ARP funding.
Collier County Communications pushed messaging and information out to the full community. The County
Communications and Customer Relations Division is committed to providing accurate, timely and useful
information through a multimedia approach. This can include the County website, social media, government
access television, printed publications, news releases, and public education and outreach. A full Spanish
language complement is provided, and communications will be released during the ARP funding horizon
(through 2026) in both English and Spanish.
2022
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Since the inaugural plan, a significant amount of evolution has occurred. The release of the Final Rule and
associated guidance led to project review and necessary adjustments. Per public input to the 2021 survey,
however, projects still align with stated preferences. Mental health and grief services are still strongly
supported; food assistance now contains the Community Foundation, UF Extension, and Collier Museums
projects; education is supplied by the Library COLE and Museum projects; training for businesses through the
Business Resilience grants; and additional healthcare through the EMS projects, PPE, PLAN, and Meals of
Hope projects.
Collier County and partners initiated project specific messaging – for example, CC 1.1 Affordable Housing
Grants – as projects began the pre-application process. An upcoming grant cycle project for 2022 will be CC
1.2 – which will include messaging for potential nonprofit grantees. The County continues to engage residents,
businesses, and constituents via interaction at all levels. The graphics below serve as an illustrative
representation showcasing a utility bill insert and a social media post, strategically employed to amplify the
dissemination of messages and information to residents. New project proposals are fielded on a monthly basis
and are evaluated according to need, allowability under SLFRF guidelines, and funding availability. Continued
engagement of area nonprofits will be a feature of the full project horizon.
2023
Collier County is committed to providing ongoing outreach and communication with potential applicants as
they prepare for the launch of the small business recovery program and the affordable housing program. To
ensure that these programs are successful in meeting the needs of the community, Collier County will use a
range of communication channels, including social media, email, and community meetings. These efforts will
be designed to provide clear and concise information about the programs, eligibility criteria, and application
procedures, as well as to answer any questions that potential subrecipients may have. Collier County
recognizes that effective outreach and communication are critical to the success of these programs and will
continue to work closely with the community to ensure that they are accessible and effective in meeting the
needs of those they are designed to serve.
2024
Harnessing the potential of ARPA funds to promote equitable outcomes is more than an obligation for Collier
County- it is crucial. A review of national equity based studies has shown that disparity has and continues to
exist. The use of ARPA funds can help to reverse these disparities. The funding priorities have been set
pursuant to the community process and Collier County maintaining awareness and its commitment to the
community by engaging in outreach and communication with community-based service partners, nonprofits
and citizens using social media, email, and community meetings in response to the pandemic. The ongoing
feedback received has been vital in determining the need to continue providing mortgage or rent assistance,
legal services, access to wellness services and education programs to eligible applicants. The County has
aligned the use of these funds to deliver information and resources to promote fair treatment, equal access and
opportunity to Collier citizens that historically face significant barriers to services, such as people of color,
people with low incomes, limited English proficient populations and other traditionally underserved areas. It is
evident that clear and concise information about the programs, eligibility criteria and procedures is essential to
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support the community. The County has developed a website in multiple languages to reach households and
assist them in navigating the various ARPA benefit programs.
The negative economic impacts and services to disproportionately impacted communities programming has
expressly targeted qualified census tracts. Process is policy, and the administration’s reliance on a series of
community driven and data informed processes to help set allocation priorities has been grounded in the
conviction that diverse perspectives will result in a more equitable and impactful portfolio of public
investments.
A more fundamental takeaway from this engagement process is that while a generous allocation of SLFRF
funds represents an extraordinary opportunity to transform an inequitable and unsustainable status quo, the
scale and scope of the County’s needs is greater still. This raises an important question: how best to balance
the need to provide urgent relief to low- and moderate-income households disproportionately impacted by the
pandemic, with the opportunity to leverage these funds to make transformative investments which can drive
sustainable changes. The upcoming year’s focus is to prioritize longer term investments that the community
can see and feel into housing, infrastructure, and more. The County will continue to build on our commitment
to meeting the basic needs of all Collier County residents. Housing, food, healthcare, and dignity are all
fundamental human rights, and those citizens below median income still disproportionately cite household
assistance as their top priority, which remains our constant focus.
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2025
In 2025, Collier County continued to build on prior efforts by advancing ARPA program implementation,
strengthening outreach, and refining projects to better serve the community. Throughout the year, the County
actively engaged with residents, local businesses, and nonprofit organizations through community meetings,
surveys, technical assistance, and one-on-one support to ensure projects remained responsive to the needs of
Collier residents. Monthly evaluation of project proposals and amendments remained a key focus, allowing the
County to adjust programs as funding levels, community priorities, and federal guidance evolved.
Collier County demonstrated this adaptive approach by reallocating funds in Amendment 10 in a targeted way.
Modest reductions were made to projects such as Affordable Housing: Mortgage and Rent, Emergency Rental
Assistance, Collier Comorbidity Care, Housing Navigators and Legal Services, library outreach, and university
extension programs to reflect actual program participation, spending patterns, and shifting needs. In parallel,
the County increased administrative funding to strengthen oversight, monitoring, and compliance, ensuring
responsible stewardship of public dollars as the SLFRF program progresses toward its final phases.
Through this budget realignment, Collier County reinforced its commitment to fair and transparent decision-
making, responding to resident feedback about priority needs while balancing compliance requirements.
Community engagement has remained central to these processes, with County staff coordinating outreach
through public forums, multilingual communications, and collaboration with trusted local organizations to raise
awareness of available programs and support services.
Key initiatives in mental health and wellness, affordable housing, community-based food and nutrition efforts,
and library outreach have continued to progress, guided by input from historically underserved communities
and Qualified Census Tract residents. The County’s consistent dialogue with subrecipients and project partners
has supported a culture of shared accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring that resources are
directed to where they will have the greatest impact. As Collier County moves into the fifth year of ARPA-
funded recovery efforts, it remains committed to transparency, fairness, and community-centered program
delivery, working alongside its partners to achieve meaningful, long-lasting outcomes for all residents.
LABOR PRACTICES
Collier County utilizes strong labor standards to promote effective and efficient delivery of projects while also
supporting economic recovery through strong employment opportunities.
The Board of County Commissioners has set a tone for inclusive, competitive labor practices for all employees
and contractors. The following paragraphs discuss Collier Human Resources policies and Procurement
Services Division values that enable fair labor practices.
It is the continuing policy of Collier County Board of County Commissioners to ensure that all Human
Resources policies and practices are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national
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origin, physical or mental handicap, or marital status.8 All Human Resources practices, including
compensation, benefits, discipline, safety, as well as social and recreational activities are administered and
conducted in compliance with State and Federal law. All recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, transfer,
training, and reduction in force decisions are based solely on the candidates'/employees' job-related
qualifications and abilities. Outreach programs may be utilized to recruit, hire, and ensure advancement of
qualified minority group members, women, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Collier County Government takes steps as necessary to ensure that the work environment is free of unlawful
discrimination or harassment. On an annual basis, the County reviews its Human Resources procedures and
strives to ensure that its supervisors and managers adhere to its commitment to Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) principles.
Collier County Government encourages employees who have EEO-related questions, comments, or complaints
to discuss them with their supervisor, department director, administrator, or a representative from the Human
Resources department. Employees are also encouraged to utilize the Commitment to Fair Treatment
Procedure. Additionally, Collier County Government refers applicants and employees to the Florida
Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), established in 1969 with the intent of protection against unlawful
discrimination. The FCHR assists in claims of wrongdoing, including discrimination, and provides a means for
effectively resolving problems should they arise9.
In 2020 and 2023, Collier County Procurement Services Division was awarded the National Procurement
Institute’s 25th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement, which recognizes procurement
organizations that embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-Procurement. The
National Procurement Institute encourages the development of excellence and continued organizational
8 Collier County Personnel Ordinance No. 2001-50
9 Collier County, 2015. https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=61640
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improvement in public
and non-profit
institutions. Collier
County is one of the 15
distinguished first-time
winners, one of 32
agencies in Florida, and
one of 42 Counties in the
United States and
Canada 10.
The Collier County
Procurement Services
Division procures more
than $800 million
annually in goods and
services, overseeing
awards, market research
and analysis, and bids for
County contracts.
Contractor monitoring
and performance
observes all regulations
required by 2 C.F.R. 200
as pertains to federal
funding. Where
applicable, the Division
monitors prevailing wages
to ensure that contractors
are exceeding federal
minima, and that
compensation is fair and competitive within the County.
The vision, mission, and values of Collier County Procurement division center on trust, honesty, collaboration,
quality, and beyond to ensure that workers and beneficiaries are respected in their provision and enjoyment of
County amenities.
10 Collier County, 2021. https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-f-r/procurement-services
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USE OF EVIDENCE
For Collier County projects falling within the categories of Public Health (EC 1) and Negative Economic
Impacts (EC 2) the County is committed to identifying how funds are being used for evidence-based
interventions, and where applicable, how project impacts can be evaluated in a way that builds evidence. In
addition to evidence presented here and by subrecipients, project CC 3.5 will bring in the services of an
Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation team to coordinate activities in these areas.
The treasury defines evidence-based projects as “interventions with strong or moderate evidence”:
• Strong evidence means the evidence base that can support causal conclusions for the specific
program proposed by the applicant with the highest level of confidence, as backed by one or more
well-designed and well-implemented experimental study conducted on the proposed program with
positive findings on one or more intended outcomes.
• Moderate evidence means that there is a reasonably developed evidence base that can support causal
conclusions. It consists of one or more quasi-experimental studies with positive findings on one or
more intended outcomes or two or more non-experimental studies with positive findings on one or
more intended outcomes.11
The following Collier County projects under EC 1 and 2 will strive to include evidence-based findings to justify
program activities:
Project
Expenditu
re
Category
Description Evidence-based Findings
Percent of
Project
Backed by
Evidence
Mental
Health
Services
CC 1.5
EC 1.12
Mental
Health
Services
$6,861,444.31
to provide
evidence-based
mental health
services.
Full Evidence Base maintained by FGCU
Impact and Evaluation Team; available
upon request.
*(see below)
11 U.S. Department of the Treasury. “Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Guidance on Recipient
Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities”. 2021
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Project
Expenditu
re
Category
Description Evidence-based Findings
Percent of
Project
Backed by
Evidence
Mental
Health and
substance
abuse
services
CC 1.9
EC 1.12
Mental
Health
Services
$315,000 to
provide
evidence-based
mental health
and substance
abuse services.
Barnett, M.L., Gonzalez, A., Miranda, J.
Chavira, D.A. Lau, A.S (2018).
Mobilizing community health workers to
address mental health disparities for
underserved populations: A systematic
review. Adm Policy Ment Health,
45:195-211. DOI 10.1007/s10488-017-
0815-0
Kangovi, S., Mitra, N., Grande, D.,
Long, J.A., Asch, D.A. (2020).
Evidence-based community health
worker program addresses unmet social
needs and generates positive return on
investment, Health Affairs, 39(2),207-
213. DOI 10.1377/hlthaff.2019.00981
Whitley, E.M., Everhart, R.M., Wright,
R.A. (2006) Measuring return on
investment of outreach by community
health workers. Journal of Health Care
for the Poor and Underserved, 17(1), 6-
15.
https://doi.org/10.1353/hpu.2006.0015
*Full Evidence Base maintained by FGCU
Impact and Evaluation Team; available
upon request.
*(see below)
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Project
Expenditu
re
Category
Description Evidence-based Findings
Percent of
Project
Backed by
Evidence
Food
Security for
Collier
County
Residents
CC 1.4
EC 2.1
Household
Assistance
: Food
Programs
$5,115,000 to
address food
security and
improve access,
affordability, and
infrastructure for
health, fresh
food.
Rowland et al. “Improving Health while
Alleviating Hunger: Best Practices of a
Successful Hunger Relief Organization.”
2018. Web Link.
Nonprofit sub-recipients within this
category will provide evidence-based
proof from their own academic sources,
or from the Pew Results First
Clearinghouse or similar platform, and
will work with Collier Impact Evaluation
Team (CC 3.5) to define an evaluation
plan for funded projects.
Full Evidence Base maintained by FGCU
Impact and Evaluation Team; available
upon request.
*(see below)
Reaching
More –
Extension
Education
CC 4.2
EC 2.1
Household
Assistance
: Food
Programs
$527,396.64 to
provide classes,
demonstrations,
and meal
supplements that
support nutrition
strategies and
food preparation
to promote
nutritional
security.
Extension Family and Consumer Science
Programs and the Family Nutrition
Program use a: “comprehensive set of
best practices in nutrition education for
low-income audiences”. Best practices
are elements and/or strategies, supported
by evidence, that have been shown to be
effective in achieving programmatic
outcomes” Web link
Full Evidence Base maintained by FGCU
Impact and Evaluation Team; available
upon request.
*(see below)
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Project
Expenditu
re
Category
Description Evidence-based Findings
Percent of
Project
Backed by
Evidence
Collier
County
Museums:
Immokalee
Pioneer
Museum
CC 4.3
EC 2.1
Household
Assistance
: Food
Programs
$649,215.80 to
re-create a 1.25-
acre citrus grove
and ½ acre
garden museum,
providing access
to healthier fruit
and vegetable
options to
individuals
experiencing
food insecurity
due to hardships
exacerbated by
the COVID-19
pandemic.
Alaimo, Packnett, E., Miles, R.A., &
Kruger, D.J. (2008) Fruit and Vegetable
Intake among Urban Community
Gardeners. Journal of Nutrition Education
and Behavior, 40(2), 94-101. Web link
Burt, Mayer, G., & Paul, R. (2021). A
systematic, mixed studies review of the
outcomes of community garden
participation related to food justice. Local
Environment, 26(1), 17-42. Web Link
Hume, Grieger, J.A., Kalamkarian, A.,
D’Onise, K., & Smithers, L.G. (2022).
Community gardens and their effects on
diet, health, psychosocial and community
outcomes: a systematic review. BMC
Public Health, 22(1), 1247. Web Link
Full Evidence Base maintained by FGCU
Impact and Evaluation Team; available
upon request.
*(see below)
Affordable
Housing –
Mortgage
and Rent
CC 1.1
EC 2.2
Household
Assistance
: Rent,
Mortgage,
and Utility
Aid
$8,827,562.25
to address
housing needs
exacerbated by
the COVID-19
pandemic –
rental assistance
and mortgage
assistance for 0-
140 AMI, as well
as housing
navigators and
legal services to
assist persons
experiencing
homelessness.
A study of housing assistance programs
during Covid-19 found that “many
programs were ultimately successful in
serving households within a limited time
period.” Partnering with local nonprofits
led to better outcomes. Reina, Ellen,
Aurand et al. “COVID-19 Emergency
Rental Assistance: Analysis of a National
Survey of Programs” 2021. Web Link
Full Evidence Base in development and to
be maintained by FGCU Impact and
Evaluation Team.
*(see below)
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Project
Expenditu
re
Category
Description Evidence-based Findings
Percent of
Project
Backed by
Evidence
Housing
Navigators
and Legal
Services CC
1.6
EC 2.2
Household
Assistance
– Rent,
Mortgage
and Utility
Aid
This project
provides
$389,186.48 for
housing
navigation
services,
including
eviction legal
services for
persons at risk
of eviction.
Services will be
provided by a
local not for
profit.
The Pew Results First Clearinghouse
provides that “Legal support in eviction
proceedings” holds the second-highest
evidence-based rating. Web link
Sub-recipients within this category will
provide evidence-based proof from their
own academic sources, or from the Pew
Results First Clearinghouse or similar
platform, and will work with Collier
Impact Evaluation Team (CC 3.5) to
define an evaluation plan for funded
projects.
Full Evidence Base maintained by FGCU
Impact and Evaluation Team; available
upon request.
*(see below)
Affordable
Housing –
Collier
County
Emergency
Rental
Assistance
CC 1.8
EC 2.2
Household
Assistance:
Rent,
Mortgage,
and Utility
Aid
$1,358,072.43
to address
housing needs
exacerbated by
the COVID-19
pandemic –
rental assistance
to Collier
County’s most
disadvantaged
residents and
reduce
homelessness
and housing
instability.
A study of housing assistance programs
during Covid-19 found that “many
programs were ultimately successful in
serving households within a limited time
period.” Partnering with local nonprofits
led to better outcomes. Reina, Ellen,
Aurand et al. “COVID-19 Emergency
Rental Assistance: Analysis of a National
Survey of Programs” 2021. Web Link
Full Evidence Base in development and to
be maintained by FGCU Impact and
Evaluation Team.
*(see below)
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Project
Expenditu
re
Category
Description Evidence-based Findings
Percent of
Project
Backed by
Evidence
Collier
County
Affordable
Housing
Loan Fund
CC 4.4
EC 2.15
Long-term
Housing
Security:
Affordable
Housing
$11,479,137 to
partner with one
or more local
developers of
Affordable
Housing and
new units to
Treasury
presumed
eligible
recipients
According to the United States
Interagency Council on Homelessness:
“Research indicates that affordability is a
key determinant of the future stability of a
household’s housing.”
Expected beneficial impacts of the project
include increased access to affordable
and quality housing, increased
neighborhood choice, and decreased
disparities.
Full measures of project impact
maintained by FGCU Impact and
Evaluation Team; available upon request.
*(see below)
*The County is working with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC 3.5) to determine feasible
project expenditure amounts. The Team may also make recommendations regarding a learning agenda or
other tools for overall program monitoring and evaluation.
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TABLE OF EXPENSES BY EXPENDITURE CATEGORY
The following table of expenses by category details Collier County’s anticipated project expenses for the full
SLFRF award amount ($74,762,701), to be obligated by December 31, 2024. As of June 30, 2024,
Expenditure Categories are divided between project-based allocations (planned
expenditures), MOUs and Agreements (Obligations), and Expenditures. The County
successfully obligated all projects within all categories by the end of 2024.
Current Total Projects: 21
Current Total Amount: $74,762,701
Public Health (EC-1)
Category
Planned
Expenditures
as of
7.22.2025
Obligations
as of
3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures
as of
3.31.2025
Amount spent
since the 2024
Annual
Recovery Plan
1.7
Other COVID-19
Public Health
Expenses
$3,080,147.38
Allocated as
Projects
$2,700,000 $0 $0
1.9
COVID-19
Assistance to Non-
Profits
$2,000,000
Allocated as
Projects
$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $200,000
1.12 Mental Health
Services
$7,176,444.31
Allocated as
Projects
$7,176,444.31 $5,775,021 $1,237,504.50
1.14 Other Public Health
Services
$355,400
Allocated as
Projects
$355,400
$213,805.61 $18,330.57
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Negative Economic Impacts (EC-2)
Category
Planned
Expenditures
as of
7.22.2025
Obligations as
of 3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures as
of 3.31.2025
Amount
spent since
the 2024
Annual
Recovery
Plan
2.1
Household
Assistance: Food
Programs
$6,291,612.44
Allocated as
Projects
$6,291,612.44 $5,696,738.12 $87,072.12
2.2
Household
Assistance: Rent,
Mortgage, and
Utility Aid
$10,574,821.16
Allocated as
Projects
$10,583,266.16
$10,312,852.15
$1,161,777.54
2.15
Long-term Housing
Security: Affordable
Housing
$11,479,137
Allocated as
Projects
$11,479,137 $1,022,149.25 $1,022,149.25
2.24
Addressing
Educational
Disparities: Aid to
High-Poverty
Districts
$450,462.90
Allocated as
Projects
$450,462.90
$450,462.90 $118,742.41
2.34
Assistance to
Impacted Nonprofit
Organizations
$1,499,300
Allocated as
Projects
$1,499,300 $1,499,300 $118,974.78
Public Health-Negative Economic Impact:
Public Sector Capacity (EC-3)
Category
Planned
Expenditures
as of
7.22.2025
Obligations
as of
3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures
as of
3.31.2025
Amount
spent since
the 2024
Annual
Recovery
Plan
3.1
Public Sector Workforce:
Payroll and Benefits for
Public Health, Public Safety,
or Human Services Workers
$15,166,770
Allocated as
Projects
$15,166,770 $15,166,770 $0
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Category
Planned
Expenditures
as of
7.22.2025
Obligations
as of
3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures
as of
3.31.2025
Amount
spent since
the 2024
Annual
Recovery
Plan
3.4 Public Sector Capacity:
Effective Service Delivery
$600,000
Allocated as
Projects
$600,000 $342,000 $93,000
Premium Pay (EC-4)
Category
Planned
Expenditures as
of 7.22.2025
Obligations
as of
3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures
as of
3.31.2025
Amount
spent since
the 2024
Annual
Recovery
Plan
4.1 Public Sector
Employees
$380,000
Allocated as Projects $380,000 $380,000 $0
Revenue Replacement (EC-6)
Category
Planned
Expenditures as
of 7.22.2025
Obligations
as of
3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures
as of
3.31.2025
Amount
spent since
the 2024
Annual
Recovery
Plan
6.1 Provision of
Government Services
$10,000,000
Allocated as Projects $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $0
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Administrative (EC-7)
Category
Planned
Expenditures as
of 7.22.2025
Obligations
as of
3.31.2025
Cumulative
Expenditures
as of
3.31.2025
Amount
spent since
the 2024
Annual
Recovery
Plan
7.1 Administrative
Expenses
$5,708,605.81
Allocated as
Projects
$6,080,308.19 $4,107,986.67 $564,515.40
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PROJECT INVENTORY
As presented above, Collier County has currently identified 21 projects falling under 14 expenditure sub-
category areas in its initial Recovery Plan. These projects respond to partner feedback, information about
outstanding needs and underserved populations, and public feedback. However, given the long
horizon, likelihood of evolving needs, and extensive expenditure category breadth,
it is expected that projects and expenditure categories may change over time.
Project CC1.1: Affordable Housing – Mortgage and Rent
Funding
Amount $8,827,562.25
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.2 – Household Assistance: Rent,
Mortgage, and Utility Aid
Project
Overview
Collier County will implement direct grant assistance to individuals and families in the form of
rent, mortgage, utility assistance, and other expenses related to housing instability as defined
by the County. Rental assistance may include first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and initial
fees including but not limited to: relocation assistance, security deposit, application fee, utility
fees, pet fees, or any other fees associated with obtaining a new lease agreement. The rental
program will be available to individuals with income of 0% to 140% AMI, and the mortgage
program will serve households up to 140% AMI, targeting residents in QCTs and those at or
below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. The program will provide a maximum of $25,000.
The primary delivery mechanism will be through online applications, and the County will
partner with all housing assistance and marketing entities for messaging. The intended
outcome is to assist rental households and owner-occupied households to avoid eviction,
foreclosure, and potentially homelessness.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of Collier County’s Mortgage and Rent project is to prevent an increase of
individuals and families in poverty as exacerbated by COVID-19. While COVID-19 presented
a new stressor to housing stability, rental and mortgage assistance programs acting via a
cash transfer, are long established mechanisms for preventing loss of housing. The efficacy
of state and local rental assistance programs during COVID-19 was provided by The National
Low Income Housing Coalition, found at this link: Web Link.
The County intends to work with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC3.5) to
determine feasible evidence-based project expenditure amounts and other KPIs and
evaluation techniques.
Website https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/
Timeline 2021-2026
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Project CC1.2: Help for Vulnerable Individuals and Families – Not for
Profits
Funding
Amount $1,499,300
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.34 – Assistance to Impacted Nonprofit
Organizations
Project
Overview
This project will provide $1.5 million in the form of grants to Collier County nonprofit
organizations that have been impacted by the pandemic. Grants will not exceed $50,000 per
entity, and applicants must show impacts such as decreased revenue, financial insecurity,
increased costs, capacity to weather financial hardship, or challenges covering payroll.
The project will be implemented through direct awards and competitive grants to nonprofit
organizations that Outcomes will include sustained services to Collier County beneficiaries, as
provided by assisted nonprofits.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of this project is to assist Collier County nonprofit organizations, and by so doing,
provide continuity and enhancement to the services offered to their constituent populations.
Nonprofit subrecipients will implement these services. An evidence base is not required for
this Expenditure Category, however the County is working with an Evidence Base and Impact
Evaluation Team (CC3.5) to evaluate this project based on KPIs and analysis found in
Appendix A.
Website https://colliercf.org/
Timeline 2022-2024
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Project CC1.3: Collier Comorbidity Care
Funding
Amount $105,400
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 1.14 Other Public Health Services
Project
Overview
This project will provide food, nutrition, and diabetes counseling services to impacted and
disproportionately impacted Collier County residents improve health for comorbidities
associated with COVID-19. It includes home visits for low-income individuals with diminished
mobility and diabetes-specialized meal delivery. A comprehensive diabetes care center will be
outfitted in the Immokalee Qualified Census Tract to provide public health consultations to
beneficiaries. This project will be implemented through a subrecipient agreement with a
nonprofit partner organization.
Nonprofit subrecipients will report on KPIs and project progress through a web-based
software portal. Outputs include food deliveries and individuals served by public health
consults.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of this program is to reduce the severity of diabetes in individuals served, thereby
improving overall health. Individuals served will be Treasury Impacted or Disproportionately
Impacted populations.
While EC 1.14 does not require an evidence base, studies show that comorbidities exacerbate
COVID-19 (web link). Further evidence and evaluation will be determined by the
subrecipient’s work with the Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC 3.5).
Website https://mealsofhope.org
Timeline 2022-2025
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Project CC1.4: Food Security for Collier County Residents
Funding
Amount $5,115,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs
Project
Overview
This project addresses food access, affordability, and infrastructure for healthy, fresh food.
Funds will bolster emergency food operations, strengthen local food distribution systems,
expand nutrition education, and reduce hunger. The primary delivery mechanism will be a
sub-grantee agreement with Community Foundation of Collier County to support local food
banks. The project will also support trainings and demonstrations of nutrition education and
marketing for local food systems. Outcomes will include greater food security and higher
nutrition for disadvantaged Collier County residents.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of the project is to reduce hunger and malnutrition in Collier County, as exacerbated
by COVID-19. Sub-grantees will draw from best practices in hunger relief organizations, as
detailed by evidence such as that found here: Web Link.
Further evidence base will be detailed by the subrecipient. Alternatively, an impact evaluation
may be conducted. The County intends to work with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation
Team (CC3.5) to determine feasible evidence-based project expenditure amounts and other
KPIs and evaluation techniques.
Website https://colliercf.org/
Timeline 2021-2022
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Project CC1.5: Mental Health Services
Funding
Amount $6,861,444.31
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 1.12 Mental Health Services
Project
Overview
This project will provide $6.5 million for mental health services to individuals in Collier
County. As a result of the pandemic, increased social isolation has exacerbated depressive
and affective disorders; these funds will be used toward the outcome of reducing negative
mental stresses in all individuals served.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The Goal of this project is to reduce mental health burdens and negative associated behaviors
for all persons served. Evidence will be provided by sub-recipients to verify method, and
impact evaluation will be utilized where appropriate.
Nonprofit subrecipients will implement these services. Further evidence base will be detailed
by the subrecipient. An impact evaluation may be conducted. The County intends to work
with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC3.5) to determine feasible evidence-
based project expenditure amounts and other KPIs and evaluation techniques. Documentation
on use of procedures as evidence based in literature was provided by subrecipient January
2022.
Evidence bibliography has been reviewed as sufficient by Impact Evaluation Team as
appropriate and can be provided upon request.
Website https://davidlawrencecenters.org/
Timeline 2021-2025
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Project CC1.6: Housing Navigators and Legal Services
Funding
Amount $389,186.48
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.2 Household Assistance: Rent,
Mortgage, and Utility Aid
Project
Overview
Housing Navigator Services will complement CC 1.1 Housing and Rental Assistance, in the
form of “navigators” who assist persons at risk of eviction with navigating the Collier County
Courts system. A housing navigator and legal services will be provided, who will assist
residents to negotiate payment plans and other means of avoiding loss of housing.
Outcomes will include lower rates of eviction among persons served as detailed in the KPI
tables. The project began in 2022 with an agreement with a local not-for-profit housing
counseling agency and legal aid nonprofit is developed – anticipated to run through 2024.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The first goal for this project is to decrease eviction rates among persons served. A second
goal of this project is to extend housing services to Collier County’s most disadvantaged
residents and reduce homelessness and housing instability.
Evidence base for this project will be developed by the subrecipients and the FGCU impact
evaluation team and maintained by FGCU. An impact evaluation may be conducted. The
County intends to work with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC3.5) to
determine feasible evidence-based project expenditure amounts and other KPIs and
evaluation techniques.
Website https://collierlegalaid.org and https://floridahelp.org .
Timeline 2022-2024
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Project CC1.7: Collier Public Health Infrastructure
Funding
Amount $3,080,147.38
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 1.7 Other COVID-19 Public Health
Expenses
Project
Overview
This project will provide funding toward the acquisition of much-needed fleet improvements
for Collier County EMS. Pandemic-related calls increased strain on existing EMS
transportation capital stock, accelerating asset depreciation and impacting the ability to
provide a high level of service in public health and medical response. Through CC 1.7, up to
seven new ambulances will be added to the EMS fleet to enhance response to medical
emergencies throughout the recovery phase of the pandemic. Equipment supporting EMS
services will be purchased to further outfit the ambulances, including but not limited to:
radios, lighting, sirens, and health monitoring and healthcare equipment. This project will be
implemented by Collier County EMS through an MOU agreement.
This project provides funding for the purchase of one new ambulance for Collier County
EMS. Increased emergency call volumes during the pandemic accelerated the wear of
existing vehicles, affecting service delivery. The new ambulance, funded through initiative CC
1.7, will support continued medical response during the recovery phase. Funds will cover the
purchase of one new ambulance. The project will be implemented by Collier County EMS
through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
A written justification of the project will be maintained by the County in accordance with
Treasury Final Rule Capital Expenditure guidance for projects with total capital expenditure
between $1 and $10 Million.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The Goal of this project is to maintain and enhance a high level of service provided by Collier
County EMS in direct services to the public.
FGCU will work with the County subrecipient to finalize Key Performance Indicators and
metrics, which will be updated in future versions of the Recovery Plan. An impact evaluation
may be conducted. This Expenditure Category does not require an evidence base.
Website https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/county-manager-
operations/divisions/emergency-medical-services
Timeline 2022-2026
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Project CC1.8: Affordable Housing – Collier County Emergency
Rental Assistance
Funding
Amount $1,358,072.43
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.2 – Household Assistance: Rent,
Mortgage, and Utility Aid
Project
Overview
Collier County recognizes the deep rental debt and fear of evictions and the loss of basic
housing security experienced by many residents. COVID-19 has exacerbated an affordable
housing crisis that predated the pandemic and that has deep disparities that threaten the
strength of an economic recovery that must work for everyone and as such with the closure
of ERA many households need some assistance through their ERA obligation period. To
cover the needs of these impacted and disproportionately impacted families, Collier County
will use ARP funds to assist. The program requirements for this project will mirror those of
ERA2, families and expenditures will be administratively transferred from ERA2 to the
Emergency Rental Assistance program to prevent any undue burden. It is the intent that this
project will assist only through a current obligation, with a maximum amount of $25,000 in
assistance or 18 months whichever comes first, documentation requirements will mirror the
ERA2 program.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of Collier County’s Emergency Rental Assistance program is to decrease eviction
rates and provide utility assistance to Collier County’s most disadvantaged residents and
reduce homelessness and housing instability.
The County intends to work with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC3.5) to
determine feasible evidence-based project expenditure amounts and other KPIs and
evaluation techniques.
Website https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/
Timeline 2021-2024
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Project CC1.9: Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse
Services
Funding
Amount $315,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 1.12 Mental Health Services
Project
Overview
This project will provide $315,000 to assist impacted and disproportionally impacted
residents with access to mental health and substance abuse services in Collier County. As a
result of the pandemic, increased social isolation has exacerbated depressive and affective
disorders. The project funds will be used toward providing mental health and substance
abuse screening, education, outreach and referral services to promote healthy lifestyles.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The Goal of this project is to improve community prevention, advocacy, and education related
to mental health and substance use disorders for all persons served. Evidence will be
provided by sub-recipient to verify method, and impact evaluation will be utilized where
appropriate.
Nonprofit subrecipients will implement these services. Further evidence base will be detailed
by the subrecipient. An impact evaluation may be conducted. The County intends to work
with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC3.5) to determine feasible evidence-
based project expenditure amounts and other KPIs and evaluation techniques.
Evidence bibliography has been reviewed as sufficient by Impact Evaluation Team as
appropriate and can be provided upon request.
Website https://healthcareswfl.org/
Timeline 2021-2026
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Project CC3.1 Collier County Premium (Hazard) Pay for First
Responders
Funding
Amount $380,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 4.1: Premium Pay for Public Sector
Employees
Project
Overview
Collier County EMS workers provided critical COVID-19 response throughout the 2020 and
2021 pandemic. For these heroic efforts, Collier County will be providing a one-time, $2,000
hazard pay distribution to each EMS employee for services rendered between March 2020
and the initiation of this award cycle. Goals include recognition of essential frontline work and
increased employee retention. This project was implemented and completed during 2022.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
Expenditure Category 4.1 does not require an evidence-based approach. Evaluation will
include metrics on employee retention and job satisfaction, reported following the hazard pay.
This project expenditure category does not require an evidence-based allocation.
Website https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/
Timeline 2022
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Project CC3.2: Public Health and Safety Operations and Response
Funding
Amount $15,166,770
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 3.1 Public Sector Workforce: Payroll and
Benefits for Public Health, Public Safety, or
Human Services Workers
Project
Overview
This project will cover costs incurred by Collier County Emergency Medical Services to cover
payroll and benefits of employees responding to COVID-19. Staff will attest to COVID-19
related work activities. This project will begin once monitoring protocols have been
established, following submission of the Recovery Plan. Outcomes include maintaining
employee retention.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
Goals for this project are maintained employee retention. While this project expenditure
category does not require an evidence base, activity will be monitored to ensure activities
correspond to COVID-19 response.
This project does not require evidence-based allocations.
Website https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/county-manager-
operations/divisions/emergency-medical-services
Timeline 2023-2024
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Project CC3.3: Administration
Funding
Amount $5,708,605.81
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 7.1 Administrative Expenses
Project
Overview
This project covers staff and consultant activities dedicated to ensuring program compliance,
monitoring, auditing, and administration. Staff are obligated through March 2027 to assist
with closeout and final reporting. This project will -be responsible for the submission of the
Recovery Plan and continue throughout the duration of allowable SLFRF funding timelines. It
will primarily involve Collier County and consultant partners. Outcomes include compliance
and monitoring for all other SLFRF Recovery Plan projects.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
Goals for this project are project success for all other areas within the Recovery Plan. While
this project expenditure category does not require an evidence base, Collier County is
committed to open, transparent, efficient government and is keeping administrative costs to
lower than 10%.
This project does not require evidence-based allocations.
Website https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/
Timeline 2021-2026
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Project CC3.4: Public Health and Safety Operations and Response
Funding
Amount $2,000,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 1.9 COVID-19 Assistance to Non-Profits
Project
Overview
The NCH Healthcare System is a not-for-profit, multi-facility healthcare system located in
Naples, Florida. NCH and the medical facilities and hospitals that fall under their jurisdiction
have been on the frontline of the public health emergency providing services to prevent and
mitigate COVID-19 to the general public. Responding to the pandemic required NCH to
increase their COVID-19 treatment capacity. The market for nursing staff was highly
competitive and staffing shortfalls were a challenge. In addition, due to staffing shortfalls in
the summer, the hospital was required to fill nursing positions through staffing agencies. The
goal of the grant to NCH is to mitigate financial hardship by offsetting the increased personnel
payroll costs due to COVID-19 and maintain safe nursing staffing levels to patient census to
ensure safety and quality of care delivery. Staff will attest to COVID-19 related work activities
and outcomes include maintaining nursing staffing levels to care for COVID-19 patients.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goals of this project are to offset increased personnel payroll costs due to COVID-19 and
maintain safe nurse staffing levels to patient census to ensure safety and quality of care
delivery.
This project does not require evidence-based allocations.
Website https://nchmd.org
Timeline 2022-2025
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Project CC3.5: Evaluation and Data Analysis
Funding
Amount $600,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective
Service Delivery
Project
Overview
This project will create the systems and evaluation processes to assist Collier County ARP
projects to measure impact transparently and with a focus on efficacy, equity, and efficiency.
It will include services procured to assist with meeting Treasury Guidelines on evidence base
and impact evaluation for all relevant Collier ARP projects.
Outcomes include evaluation and analysis that leads to optimized health, food security,
housing, medical, disadvantaged services, and economic support programs in Collier County.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
Goals for this project include high level of service in measuring and evaluating Collier County
ARP projects, such that residents, businesses, and nonprofits are served in ways that improve
community health and prosperity. This project will streamline and refine the use of evidence
and monitoring for all projects proposed in the recovery plan requiring evidence and
evaluation.
This project does not require evidence-based allocations.
Website https://www.fgcu.edu/
Timeline 2022-2026
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Project CC 3.6: Collier County Revenue Replacement
Funding
Amount $10,000,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 6.1 Provision of Government Services
Project
Overview
This project involves election of the use of Treasury’s standard $10 Million dollar Revenue
Replacement option, enabled via the 2022 SLFRF Final Rule. These funds will be utilized to
provide government services normally provided in Collier County. Collier County will
implement the project. Project Key Performance Metrics include tracking the dollars spent to
date on provision of government services, and number of Public Safety personnel supported.
This project addresses the need for government services traditionally provided by Collier
County, which have been impacted by pandemic related volatility, namely public safety.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of this project is to enable provision of government services typically provided by
Collier County, which have been negatively impacted by pandemic volatility. While this
expenditure category does not require an evidence based, these activities represent Collier’s
long-time commitment to excellence in the provision of public services. Evaluation will occur
via tracking of Key Performance Indicators.
This project expenditure category does not require an evidence-based allocation.
Website https://www.colliercountyhousing.com/
Timeline 2022-2026
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Project CC4.1 Collier County Library – Community Outreach,
Literacy, and Education (COLE)
Funding
Amount $450,462.90
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.24 Addressing Educational Disparities:
Aid to High Poverty Districts
Project
Overview
The Community Outreach, Literacy and Education (COLE) Program will provide educational
sessions at the Golden Gate and Immokalee libraries, both serving Qualified Census Tract
(QCT) populations. The library will offer a minimum of three sessions per week to support
literacy and improved educational outcomes of local school-age students in grades K-12. A
COLE coordinator will serve at each branch, preparing for and overseeing community outreach
and homework including English as a Second Language (ESOL). The COLE Program includes
the use of laptops for access to online educational resources and materials for instructional
sessions for use by students and staff. To support homework help through the COLE program,
additional visual, print and audio materials will be purchased to support instruction during the
session and for students to check out to practice reading comprehension. Outcomes include
increased positive attitude towards reading as self-reported by students participating in
homework assistance sessions.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The project will be measured in terms of program registration, attendance, and increased
positive attitude towards reading as self-reported by students participating in homework
assistance sessions.
This project expenditure category does not require an evidence-based allocation.
Website https://www.collierlibrary.org.
Timeline 2022-2025
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Project CC 4.2 University Extension, Reaching More – Extension
Education
Funding
Amount $527,396.64
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs
Project
Overview
This project involves nutrition education, healthy meals through food purchases, meal
preparation, and activities to improve dietary quality, nutrition literacy, and reduce health
disparities exacerbated by the pandemic. This project will be executed by the University of
Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF|IFAS) Extension Collier County (AKA
University Extension Services). A memorandum of understanding will be developed between
Collier County and University Extension Services (UES) to implement this project. Outcomes
include number of households in nutrition education programs who increase their knowledge
of cost-efficient healthy meal preparation and how fruit and vegetable consumption supports
nutrition for improved health.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of this project is to extend the outreach of Extension through increased support of
food assistance through nutrition education to low-income Collier County residents who have
been adversely affected by COVID, by providing nutrition education to SNAP-eligible
recipients in Collier County.
Evidence for nutrition education, nutrition literacy, and grocery store tours, particularly when
accompanied by healthy food demonstrations as a means of improving food security and
dietary intake, have been shown to be effective through research. Full evidence base will be
maintained by the FGCU Impact Evaluation Team. The program will be evaluated in
accordance with goals, such as by participant behavior change through pre- and post-test
measures.
Collier County UF Extension Office will implement these services.
This project involves collaboration with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team
(CC3.5) to evaluate evidence-based project expenditure amounts, KPIs and evaluation
techniques.
Website https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/collier/
Timeline 2022-2025
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Project CC4.3: Collier County Museums – Immokalee Pioneer
Museum
Funding
Amount $649,215.80
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs
Project
Overview
This project consists of recreating a 1.25-acre citrus grove and half-acre garden at Immokalee
Pioneer Museum, to provide access to healthier fruit and vegetable options to individuals
experiencing food insecurity due to hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The project will be implemented through a memorandum of understanding with Collier
County Museums. Outcomes will include lower food insecurity as tracked by produce
distributed over the life of the project.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
Goals of this project include decreased food insecurity for residents within the QCTs
surrounding Immokalee. Evidence base supports community gardens provide participants
with easier access healthier food options those who participate consume more fruits and
vegetables throughout the day than non-community garden program participants.
Collier County Museums will implement this service. Further evidence base will be detailed
through the MOU. Full evidence based is maintained by FGCU Impact and Evaluation Team
and is available upon request.
This project involves collaboration with an Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team
(CC3.5) to evaluate evidence-based project expenditure amounts, KPIs and evaluation
techniques.
Website https://colliermuseums.com
Timeline 2022-2026
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Project CC4.4: Collier County Affordable Housing Loan Fund
Funding
Amount $893,826.24
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.15 Long-term Housing Security:
Affordable Housing
Project
Overview
This project involves the creation of a Loan Fund that will provide capital to Internal Revenue
Code (IRC) Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), IRC Section 142 Tax
Exempt Bond-eligible projects, or other qualifying affordable housing projects located in
Collier County. Capital provided in the form of loans will be accounted for in accordance with
the Treasury Final Rule, “Treatment of Loans” section. Loans will be utilized to cover all
eligible development costs associated with delivery of new affordable housing units, to
include but not limited to construction, permitting, survey, developer fees, impact fee and
labor and materials.
Flexibility of capital access options is intended to facilitate maximum leverage of the program.
Loans will be available for investment in the County’s Affordable Workforce Housing Fund to
increase the number of affordable housing units in Collier County.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal for this program is to provide development assistance for affordable housing which
serves Collier County impacted and disproportionately impacted households.
While U.S. Treasury would prefer an evidence-based program, this project as conceived is
not evidence-based under EC2.15*^.
Website https://www.mcdprop.com/ and https://www.ruralneighborhoods.org/
Timeline 2023-2026
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Project CC4.5: Collier Access to Care
Funding
Amount $250,000
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 1.14 Other Public Health Services
Project
Overview
This project will provide medical services to Impacted and Disproportionately Impacted
Collier County residents, including primary, urgent, and specialized care. Individuals with
acute and chronic health concerns will be connected to physicians, nurse practitioners, and
other healthcare professionals offering pro-bono services through a nonprofit intermediary
organization. This project will be implemented through a subrecipient agreement with a
nonprofit partner organization.
Nonprofit subrecipients will report on KPIs and project progress through a web-based
software portal. Outputs include referrals made, services provided, and physicians recruited to
join the service provider network.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal of this program is to address general and specialized illness for beneficiaries served
through medical treatment. Individuals served will be Treasury Impacted or Disproportionately
Impacted populations.
While EC 1.14 does not require an evidence base, studies show that comorbidities exacerbate
COVID-19 (web link). Further evidence and evaluation will be determined by the
subrecipient’s work with the Evidence Base and Impact Evaluation Team (CC 3.5).
Website www.plancc.org
Timeline 2022-2026
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Project CC4.6: Collier County Affordable Housing Grant Program
Funding
Amount $10,585,310.76
Project
Expenditure
Category
EC 2.15 Long-term Housing Security:
Affordable Housing
Project
Overview
This project involves the creation of a Grant Program that will provide capital to Internal
Revenue Code (IRC) Section 42 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), IRC Section 142
Tax Exempt Bond-eligible projects, or other qualifying affordable housing projects located in
Collier County. Capital provided in the form of grants will be managed as a subrecipient
agreement with the Developer. Grants will be utilized to cover all eligible development costs
associated with delivery of new affordable housing units, to include but not limited to
construction, permitting, survey, developer fees, impact fee and labor and materials.
Flexibility of capital access options is intended to facilitate maximum leverage of the program.
Goals &
Use of
Evidence
The goal for this program is to provide development assistance for affordable housing which
serves Collier County impacted and disproportionately impacted households.
While U.S. Treasury would prefer an evidence-based program, this project as conceived is
not evidence-based under EC2.15*^.
Website https://www.ruralneighborhoods.org/renaissance-hall-at-old-course-94m/
Timeline 2023-2026
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PERFORMANCE REPORT
COLLIER KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), in addition to those mandated by the Treasury, reflect individuals, families,
and businesses served, with an emphasis on outcomes that increase access, decrease negative health
outcomes, and evaluate the efficiency, efficacy, and equity.
For the August 31, 2021, Recovery Plan, Key Performance Indicators – i.e., outputs and outcomes – have
been defined broadly in response to current project definition. As sub-recipient agreements and MOUs are
composed, outputs and outcomes may shift to reflect the implementing organization’s specific logic model.
Please see Appendix A: Collier County KPI Compendium for evaluation on KPIs. From the Collier County
inventory of projects, the following KPIs have been developed by expenditure category. The first table provides
an overview of KPIs; the second provides data inputs for the current year.
Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 1.7
CC 1.7 Collier
Public Health
Infrastructure
• Number of fully
outfitted
Ambulances
acquired for
Collier EMS
emergency
response
• Improved response
times for EMS services,
as measured by a year-
over-year comparison,
pre- and post-
acquisition of new EMS
vehicles
EC 1.9
CC 3.4 Public
Health and
Safety
Operations and
Response
• Maintain sufficient
nurse staffing
levels during the
pandemic to
ensure patient
safety
• Maintain the appropriate
level of nursing staffing
as evidenced by the ratio
of nursing FTE’s to
Patient Census.
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 1.12 CC 1.5 Mental
Health Services
• At least 8500 total
crisis stabilization
bed days
• At least 1100
clients served per
year
• Readmission rates
at 30, 90, and 180
days
• 75% of individuals
served in the Crisis
Stabilization Units will
receive evidence-based
suicide risk screening
using the Columbia-
Suicide Severity Rating
Scale (C-SSRS)
• 75% of individuals
served in the Crisis
Stabilization Units will
participate in evidence-
based safety planning
(Stanley-Brown Safety
Plan) to mitigate risk
factors and strengthen
protective factors post-
discharge
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 1.12
CC 1.9 Mental
Health and
substance abuse
Services
• A minimum of 90
Wellness
Screenings
performed
annually
• A minimum of 400
Narcan kits along
with substance
abuse education
and resources
distributed
annually
• No less than 6
outreach events
throughout the
term of the
agreement
• During the grant period,
for those individuals who
respond to the 30 day
follow up Patient
Satisfaction Survey, the
average survey score will
be a minimum of 3.5
• 75% of individuals
served throughout the
grant period will
complete the Patient
Health Questionnaire
(PHQ-9)
EC 1.14
CC 1.3 Collier
Comorbidity
Care
• Total number of
Home Food
Deliveries
• Number of
services
beneficiaries
received.
• Dollar value of
donated food and
services
• Number of
unduplicated
individuals and
families served
• Total individuals
served
• Increased number of
beneficiary services
provided, measured
quarter-over-quarter
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 1.14
(Continued)
CC 4.5 Health
and Wellness
Promotion
• Total number of
patients referred
by PLAN to
medical providers
in their network.
• Number of
services that
referred patients
received
• Dollar value of
donated services
as reported by
medical providers
in PLAN’s network
• Number of new
medical providers
enrolled in PLAN’s
network
• At least 370 patients
referred annually to
medical providers in the
PLAN network for
services
• Referred patients will
receive a minimum of
2400 services annually
• At least $3,000,000
worth of donated
services annually,
reported by medical
providers in the PLAN
network
• At least 2 new medical
providers will be
enrolled in PLAN during
the agreement period of
performance
EC 2.1
CC 1.4 Food
Security for
Collier County
Residents
• Support at least
five Food Banks or
Pantries serving
Residents of
Collier County
• Support a
minimum of
10,000
households in
Collier County
with food security
goods and
services, with
demographic and
QCT info for
populations
served
• 75% of distributed food
packages will include
nutrition and/or healthy
diet information
• Children ages 18 or
younger will be at least
25% beneficiaries of all
food pantry distributions
• At least 40% of funds
expended for food
distribution will be in a
Collier QCT
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 2.1
(Continued)
CC 4.2
University
Extension –
Reaching More
• Number of
households
participating in
evidence-based
nutrition education
programs.
• Number of households
in nutrition education
programs who increase
their knowledge of cost-
efficient healthy meal
preparation and how
increased fruit and
vegetable consumption
supports nutrition for
improved health.
EC 2.1
(Continued)
CC 4.3 Collier
County
Museums:
Immokalee
Pioneer
Museum
• Number of
households
served.
• Number of repeat
participants that self-
report increased fruit
and vegetable
consumption based on
Behavioral Risk Factor
Surveillance System
(BRFSS) Fruit and
Vegetable questions.
EC 2.2
CC 1.1
Affordable
Housing –
Mortgage and
Rent
• Number of
persons receiving
rent, mortgage, or
utility assistance
• 40% of persons or
households will be
impacted or
disproportionately
impacted population, as
defined by Treasury.
• 100% of homeowners
served will receive
housing counseling
services.
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 2.2
(Continued)
CC 1.6 –
Housing
Navigators and
Legal Services
• Number of
persons or
households
receiving eviction
prevention
services
• Number of
persons or
households
served that are
impacted or
disproportionately
impacted
population, as
defined by
Treasury
• Number of
persons or
households
referred to Legal
Aid
• 25% of persons or
households served will
be impacted or
disproportionately
impacted, as defined by
Treasury
• 25% of cases will result
in successful eviction
prevention
EC 2.2
(Continued)
CC 1.8
Affordable
Housing –
Collier County
Emergency
Rental
Assistance
• Number of
persons receiving
rent, or utility
assistance.
• 100% of households
assisted will be impacted
or disproportionately
impacted population, as
defined by Treasury.
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 2.15
CC 4.4 Collier
County
Affordable
Housing Loan
Fund
• Dollar amount
invested in
affordable
housing.
• Number of
affordable housing
units preserved or
developed.
• Number of
households
receiving eviction
prevention
services
(including legal
representation).
• Percentage increase in
number of affordable
housing units preserved
or developed.
EC 2.15
CC 4.6
Collier County
Affordable
Housing Grant
Program
• Number of
affordable housing
units preserved or
developed
• Number of
households
receiving eviction
prevention
services
(including legal
representation).
• Percentage increase in
number of affordable
housing units preserved
or developed.
• Percentage of units
developed benefitting
those 65% AMI and 80%
AMI.
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 2.24 CC 4.1 Collier
County Libraries
• Number of
students
participating in
evidence-based
tutoring programs.
• Increased positive
attitude towards reading
as self-reported by
students participating in
homework assistance
sessions.
EC 2.34
CC 1.2 Help for
Vulnerable
Individuals and
Families-Aid to
Not For Profits
• Number of
Nonprofit
Organizations
receiving
assistance (for this
reporting period)
• Number of
Nonprofit
Organizations
approved to
receive assistance
located in QCTs
(for this reporting
period)
• Total dollar amount of
salary support for
Nonprofit Organizations
provided (for this
reporting period)
EC 3.1
CC 3.2 Public
Health and
Safety
Operations
• Number of
government FTEs
responding to
COVID-19
supported under
this authority
• Maintain employee
retention
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Expenditure
Category
Associated
Projects Output KPIs Outcome KPIs
EC 3.4
CC 3.5
Evaluation and
Data Analysis
• Number of
projects for which
evaluation data
has been
negotiated with
subrecipient
• Number of
projects for which
evaluation plans
have been defined
and implemented
• Number of
projects for which
evidence base has
been refined
• Annual Key Outcome
Goal assessments
EC 4.1
CC 3.1 Collier
County Premium
(Hazard) Pay for
First Responders
• Number of staff
provided premium
(hazard) pay
benefits
• Lower turnover rate in
job categories receiving
premium (hazard) pay
EC 6.1
CC 3.6
Provision of
Government
Services
• Dollars spent on
provision of
government
services to date.
• Number of Public Safety
Personnel supported
EC 7.1 CC 3.3
Administration
• Dollar amount of
funds encumbered
to ARPA Projects
• Number of timely
Treasury submissions
for Collier County ARPA
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Collier Key Performance Indicators Data Inputs
EC 1.7 CC 1.7 Collier Public Health Infrastructure (Not
Started) YTD NUMBER
Output Number of fully outfitted Ambulances acquired for
Collier EMS emergency response
Outcome
Improved response times for EMS service, as
measured by a year-over-year comparison, pre- and
post-acquisition of new EMS vehicles
EC 1.9 CC 3.4 Public Health and Safety Operations and
Response
Output Maintain appropriate nurse staffing levels during the
pandemic to ensure patient safety
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome
Maintain the sufficient level of nursing staffing as
evidenced by the ratio of nursing FTE’s to Patient
Census
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC
1.12 CC 1.5* Mental Health Services
Output At least 8500 total crisis stabilization bed days 8,742
Output At least 1100 clients served per year 1,164
Output Readmission rates at 30, 90, and 180 days 10%, 17%, 21%
Outcome
75% of individuals served in the Crisis Stabilization
Units will receive evidence-based suicide risk
screening using the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating
Scale (C-SSRS)
100%
Outcome
75% of individuals served in the Crisis Stabilization
Units will participate in evidence-based safety planning
(Stanley-Brown Safety Plan) to mitigate risk factors and
strengthen protective factors post-discharge
97%
EC
1.12 CC 1.9 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(Not Started)
Output A minimum of 90 Wellness Screenings performed
annually 109
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Output A minimum of 400 Narcan kits along with substance
abuse education and resources distributed annually 359
Output No less than 6 outreach events throughout the term of
the agreement 47
Outcome
During the grant period, for those individuals who
respond to the 30 day follow up Patient Satisfaction
Survey, the average survey score will be a minimum of
3.5
3.8
Outcome 75% of individuals served throughout the grant period
will complete the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
EC
1.14 CC 1.3 Collier Comorbidity Care
Output
Total number of Home Food Deliveries (During the
year there were no home food deliveries due to the
lack of staff)
Output Dollar value of donated food and services $797,031
Output Number of services beneficiaries received 227,634
Output Number of unduplicated individuals and families
served. 10,678
Output Total individuals served 45,119
Outcome Increased number of beneficiary services provided,
measured quarter-over-quarter
EC
1.14 CC 4.5 Collier Access to Care
Output Total number of patients referred by PLAN to medical
providers in their network 403
Output Number of services that referred patients received 1,903
Output Dollar value of donated services as reported by medical
providers in PLAN's network $4,079,804
Output Number of new medical providers enrolled in PLAN's
network 1
Outcome At least 370 patients referred annually to medical
providers in the PLAN network for services 403
Outcome Referred patients will receive a minimum of 2400
services annually 1,903
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Outcome At least $3,000,000 worth of donated services annually,
reported by medical providers in the PLAN network $4,079,804
Outcome At least 2 new medical providers will be enrolled in
PLAN during the agreement period of performance 1
EC 2.1 CC 1.4 Food Security for Collier County Residents*
Output Support at least five Food Banks or Pantries serving
Residents of Collier County
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Output
Support a minimum of 10,000 households in Collier
County with food security goods and services, with
demographic and QCT info for populations served
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome 75% of distributed food packages will include nutrition
and/or healthy diet information
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome Children ages 18 or younger will be at least 25%
beneficiaries of all food pantry distributions
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome At least 40% of funds expended for food distribution
will be in a Collier QCT
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC 2.1 CC 4.2 University Extension - Reaching More
Output Number of households participating in evidence-based
nutrition education programs
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome
Number of households in nutrition education programs
who increase their knowledge of cost-efficient healthy
meal preparation and how increased fruit and vegetable
consumption supports nutrition for improved health.
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC 2.1 CC 4.3 Collier County Museums: Immokalee Pioneer
Museum
Output Number of households served 233
Outcome
Number of repeat participants that self-report increased
fruit and vegetable consumption based on CDC
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Fruit and Vegetable questions
31
EC 2.2 CC 1.1 Affordable Housing - Mortgage and Rent
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Output Number of persons or households receiving rent,
mortgage, or utility assistance 335
Outcome
40% of households will be impacted or
disproportionately impacted population, as defined by
Treasury
100%
Outcome 100% of homeowners served will receive housing
counseling services
EC 2.2 CC 1.6 Housing Navigators and Legal Services
Output Number of persons or households receiving eviction
prevention services 15
Output
Number of persons or households served that are
impacted or disproportionately impacted, as defined by
Treasury
14
Output Number of persons or households referred to Legal
Aid 3
Outcome 25% of persons or households served will be impacted
or disproportionately impacted, as defined by Treasury 100%
Outcome 25% of cases will result in successful eviction
prevention 33%
EC 2.2 CC 1.8 Affordable Housing – Collier County Emergency
Rental Assistance
Output Number of persons or households receiving rent or
utility assistance
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome
100% of households assisted will be impacted or
disproportionately impacted population, as defined by
Treasury
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC
2.15 CC 4.4 Collier County Affordable Housing Loan Fund
Output Dollar amount invested in affordable housing.
Output Number of affordable housing units preserved or
developed 82
Output Number of households receiving eviction prevention
services (including legal representation).
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Outcome Percentage increase in number of affordable housing
units preserved or developed 0.7%
EC
2.15 CC 4.6 Collier County Affordable Housing Grant
Program
Output Number of affordable housing units preserved or
developed.
Output Number of households receiving eviction prevention
services (including legal representation).
Outcome Percentage increase in number of affordable housing
units preserved or developed.
Outcome Percentage of units developed benefitting those 65%
AMI and 80% AMI.
EC
2.24 CC 4.1 Collier County Library – Community Outreach,
Literacy, and Education (COLE)
Output Number of students participating in evidence-based
tutoring programs. 218
Outcome
Increased positive attitude towards reading as self-
reported by students participating in homework
assistance sessions.
46%
EC
2.34 CC 1.2 Help for Vulnerable Individuals and Families
Output Number of Nonprofit Organizations receiving
assistance (for this reporting period)
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Output Number of Nonprofit Organizations approved to receive
assistance located in QCTs (for this reporting period)
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome Total dollar amount of salary support for Nonprofit
Organizations provided (for this reporting period)
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC 3.1 CC 3.2 Public Health and Safety Operations
Output Number of government FTEs responding to COVID-19
supported under this authority
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome Maintain employee retention Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC 3.4 CC 3.5 Evaluation and Data Analysis
Output Number of projects for which evaluation data has been
negotiated with subrecipient 26
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Output Number of Projects for which evaluation plans have
been defined and implemented 15
Output Number of projects for which evidence base has been
refined 7
Outcome Annual Key Outcome Goal Assessments 5
EC 4.1 CC 3.1 Premium (Hazard) Pay
Output Number of staff provided premium (hazard) pay
benefits
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
Outcome Lower turnover rate in job categories receiving
premium (hazard) pay
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC 6.1 CC 3.6 Provision of Government Services
Output Dollars spent on provision of government services to
date
Project Completed
No KPI data this year
EC 7.1 CC 3.3 Administration
Output Dollar amount of funds encumbered to ARPA projects $74,762,701.00
Outcome Number of timely annual Treasury submissions for
Collier County ARPA 100%
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Mandatory Performance Indicators (Federally Required)
a. Household Assistance and Housing Support:
• Number of people or households receiving eviction prevention services (including legal
representation)
• Number of affordable housing units preserved or developed
Collier County is pursuing projects in household assistance through its rental and mortgage assistance program and will
collect information about people and households receiving eviction prevention services via project CC 1.6. Additionally,
CC 4.4, Collier County Affordable Housing Loan Program, will report on number of affordable housing units preserved
or developed.
b. Negative Economic Impacts (EC 2):
• Number of workers enrolled in sectoral job training programs
• Number of workers completing sectoral job training programs
• Number of people participating in summer youth employment programs
Collier County’s assistance for negative economic impacts includes grants for business recovery and business resilience
counseling, technical services, and technology upgrade funding. While the projects are intended to positively benefit
workers, sectoral job training programs are not a current ARP funded project; thus, data thereon is not going to be
captured.
c. Education Assistance:
• Number of students participating in evidence-based tutoring programs
Collier County projects CC 4.1 and 4.3 target Education Services to high poverty districts, and to the extent that activities
within each project consist of tutoring services, data will be collected on students participating therein.
d. Healthy Childhood Environments:
• Number of children served by childcare and early learning (pre-school/pre-K/ages 3- 5)
• Number of families served by home visiting
Collier County has not allocated project funding directly for childcare, early learning, or home visitations at this time.
Should sub-recipient projects emerge that included childcare or home visits, data will be collected thereon.
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Ineligible Activities: Tax Offset Provision (States and territories only)
Collier County Florida is not required to report on these items.
Item Amount
a. Revenue-reducing Covered Changes $0.00
See Section C (11) on page 33 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information.
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SUMMARY AND NEXT STEPS
2021
This plan represents the first phase in a multi-year process of reporting and plan implementation. Through it,
Collier County has created a roadmap for utilizing the $74,762,701 awarded by the Treasury to spur recovery
in an efficient, effective, and equitable fashion.
As mentioned in the Executive Summary, six more iterations of this plan – delivered as an Annual Report – will
be created between August 31, 2021, and March 31, 2027. Per Treasury Guidance for States, U.S. territories,
metropolitan cities and counties with populations exceeding 250,000 residents, Collier County will also be
required to submit a one-time Interim Report on August 31, 2021, and a Project and Expenditure Reports
starting October 31, 2021, and then on a quarterly basis until 2027.
Given that the COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented leap – and precipitous drop – in Collier
County unemployment, it is likely that recovery needs will evolve over the five-year project horizon.
Additionally, as the County collaborates with implementation partners, projects and KPIs will be further defined
to best express organizational capacities and the needs of populations served. As such, Expenditure
Categories, Projects, KPIs, and Outcomes are likely to continue to change in the months and years to come,
which this plan has emphasized throughout. As recommended in Treasury Guidance, the County will notify
Treasury of substantial updates to the plan in months and years to come.
At this point, next steps will consist of finalizing subrecipient agreements and memorandums of understanding
with all implementation partners. The County will also work with administration partners to build out the
software data capture, project management, and reporting systems that underpin successful project
deployment. Staff will work to create policies and procedures for County grant and assistance programs,
targeting those disproportionately disadvantaged by the pandemic. An evaluation team will also begin “deep
dive” activities to define impact evaluation and additional evidence bases where needed.
Plan Amendments
Recognizing that Expenditure Category uses and Projects will evolve over time, amendments to the plan are
anticipated. Amendments can be processed on a continual basis throughout the year and will be shown on an
Amendment Log at the beginning of the document. The Amendment Log will note amendment number, date,
content of amendment, level of approval that has approved the content, and affected pages.
Amendments involving re-allocations of $50,000 or less may be processed administratively with County
Manager approval via memorandum. Recommendation to accept amendments over $50,000 will be routed to
the Board of County Commissioners via agenda material.
All amendments will be carried out in accordance with existing Collier County Grants and Procurement policies
and procedures.
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This plan will be posted on a public-facing website for the entirety of project activities (until 2027). For
questions, please contact the Collier County Community and Human Services Division at (239) 252-2273.
2022
Collier County responded to numerous changes between submission of the 2021 Recovery Plan, the amended
2021 plan submitted to Treasury (Amendment 5), and the 2022 edition (Amendments 6 and 7). Five projects
were added and five removed, in step with changing pandemic needs and local priorities. This included use of
the Revenue Replacement Expenditure Category, removal of infrastructure projects, and additions of an
affordable housing project and EMS capital expenditure project. Further, many of the County’s centerpiece
equity projects were re-crafted to better fit within Final Rule expenditure categories, and reasonable and
proportional responses to identified impacts or impacted/disproportionately impacted populations.
Subrecipient agreements experienced continual adaptation during this timeframe. As Treasury guidance
changed, so too did the corresponding agreements the County had in development. Key Performance
Indicators were improved and evidence bases were updated. This led to delays in project roll-outs; ultimately a
good development rather than to have projects in defunct Expenditure Categories or lacking justification, such
as the reasonable and proportional response. Collier County collaborated with subrecipients to access the
current need and realigned project budgets and expenditure categories to better serve the community.
Significant progress has been made pertaining to grant management software and oversight. Florida Gulf
Coast University will continue to assist with project monitoring & evaluation, which may also impact projects
and expenditure categories utilized in years to come.
2023
Collier County submitted Amendment 8 which included several strategic adjustments to enhance project
evaluation and reallocate resources to address critical community needs. The amendment revises Key
Performance Indicators to better align with project outputs and outcomes, ensuring a comprehensive
evaluation process. Significant funding reallocations include reducing the Collier County Libraries COLE
project by $880,000 and the Small Business Resiliency by $1,000,000 to support affordable housing.
Additionally, the Small Business Recovery fund is reduced by $315,000 to create a new project for mental
health and substance abuse outreach services, and by $2,495,863 to further support affordable housing.
Housing Assistance is reduced by $513,982 to cover ongoing costs, with an additional $50,000 allocated to
extend support for the Physician Led Area Network (PLAN) for another year.
Further adjustments include a $1,000,000 reduction in the EMS Public Sector Workforce fund to facilitate the
purchase of additional ambulances and light-duty trucks. These changes aim to ensure funds are utilized
effectively and address the evolving needs of the community.
2024
Collier County SLFRF Amendment 9 focuses on reallocating funds and updating project narratives to better
support community needs and enhance public services. One major change is the reduction of Project CC 4.2
Extension Education by $1,017,140.31, redirecting these funds to support the David Lawrence Center for an
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additional year. Additionally, the Small Business Recovery fund is decreased by $2,689,137 to bolster
affordable housing initiatives, addressing a critical need within the county.
Further adjustments include modifications to the Collier Public Health Infrastructure project narrative, now
allowing EMS to purchase up to seven new ambulances, thereby enhancing emergency response capabilities.
These modifications were made to provide clearer and more comprehensive reporting on project progress and
performance, ensuring effective management and utilization of the SLFRF funds.
2025
As Collier County enters the fifth year of its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds (SLFRF) implementation, the County continues to adapt its strategies to meet the evolving needs of
residents and ensure long-term recovery. The 2025 Plan Update reflects thoughtful amendments, enhanced
monitoring practices, and a sharpened focus on affordable housing, healthcare access, and support for
historically underserved populations.
Amendment 10, approved on October 22, 2024, includes updates to project scopes, funding reallocations, and
refined performance metrics to support the County’s goals of efficiency, transparency, and community impact.
These changes were informed by subrecipient performance, evolving federal guidance, and extensive
community feedback gathered through public forums and stakeholder engagement. Specifically, the
amendment decreased the budgets for Affordable Housing: Mortgage and Rent by $36,533.59, Collier
Comorbidity Care by $69,600, Housing Navigators and Legal Services by $1,845.52, Affordable Housing:
Emergency Rental Assistance by $77,945.57, Collier County Library – Community Outreach, Literacy, and
Education by $50,000, and University Extension Education) by $1,463.05. Conversely, funding for
Administrative was increased by $237,387.73 to support grant management and compliance costs as the
program approaches closeout.
Collier County has obligated 100% of its American Rescue Plan State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
(SLFRF), with approximately 72% expended to date. All subrecipient agreements have been executed, and
projects remain in full compliance with U.S. Treasury guidelines. The County is now focused on the final
implementation phase, which includes the construction of a 252-unit affordable rental housing development,
the delivery of new ambulances to enhance emergency response services, and the completion of the citrus
and vegetable grove at the Pioneer Museum. In addition, Collier County has continues the support of the
PLAN program, which connects uninsured and at-risk individuals to free medical care, improving access to
critical health services. The County’s Community Mental Health Outreach Team also continues to play a vital
role in providing behavioral health support. Collier County remains on track to fully expend all SLFRF funds by
the end of 2026, ensuring that these strategic investments deliver lasting community benefit and resilience.The
County remains committed to transparency and will continue to post all plan updates and amendments on the
publicly accessible SLFRF webpage. The County will also notify the U.S. Treasury of any substantial changes
to projects, performance goals, or expenditure categories as required.
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