| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 3.d.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | John Montanchez
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Community Services
| | Subject: | Appropriation of $22,950 in grant funds related to Coronavirus relief funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). (Action Item) | Date: | 10/13/2020 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To obtain approval from the City Council to appropriate grant funds related to coronavirus relief funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided through the County of Orange Social Services Agency, designated for the Magnolia Park Family Resource Center. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the declaration of national, State, and local emergencies in February and March 2020. On March 27, 2020, Congress signed into law the CARES Act, which provided funding to people, businesses, and local agencies affected by the pandemic. The CARES Act established the Coronavirus Relief Fund providing $26 million to the County of Orange. The Orange County Social Services Agency (OCSSA) has received CARES Act funds that are designated for FaCT funded family resource centers.
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| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
The City will receive $22,950 from the OCSSA. Funds are to be used for COVID-19 related expenses incurred by the Magnolia Park Family Resource Center between July 1, 2020 and November 2, 2020. Funding is to specifically support clients affected by COVID-19 as well as support service delivery. Eligible expenses include the following:
- Protective supplies and equipment
- Reconfiguration for social distancing
- Emergency assistance for clients
- Resources and equipment to conduct HIPPA compliant video platform meetings
Staff will work with the OCSSA office to determine the eligible expenses. Unspent funds after November 2, 2020, will be returned. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding is available for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to COVID-19 in the amount of $22,950. These funds are not included in the City’s existing Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget allocation, and will be appropriated in FY 2020-21. Any unspent funds after November 2, 2020 shall be returned to the OCSSA. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Appropriate the Coronavirus Relief Funds allocated to the Magnolia Park Family Resource Center in the amount of $22,950 in Fiscal Year 2020-21.
By: Janet Pelayo
Community Services Manager
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