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Receive a report on the implementation of water and sewer infrastructure projects funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and managed by the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Budget Committee receive a report on the implementation of water and sewer infrastructure projects funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and managed by the Department of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP).
SUMMARY:
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which provided funding to help address the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, businesses and individuals. Among other programs, ARPA provided direct funding aid to counties, and the County of Monterey was allocated approximately $84.3 million. The adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 budget contemplated using the County's allocation over several fiscal years in the following major categories: Economic Recovery, Pandemic Response, Revenue Loss Revenue Backfill, and Water, Sewer, and Broadband Infrastructure Projects. Approximately $15.9 million was allocated toward the completion of a number of water and sewer infrastructure projects which are being managed by the Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP). This report provides an update on implementing these water and sewer infrastructure projects.
DISCUSSION:
Per the FY 2021-22 budget process and the Board-adopted ARPA spending plan, ARPA funding was allocated for repair and improvement of water and sewer infrastructure at the following facilities:
* Lake San Antonio (South Shore)
* Lake Nacimiento
* Day Use Parks (Toro, Jack's Peak, Manzanita and Royal Oaks)
* Pajaro and Boronda County Sanitation Districts (CSDs) - to include water system improvements in San Jerardo
* Chualar Wastewater County Service Area (CSA) No. 75
* Laguna Seca Wastewater
* Laguna Seca Drinking Water
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