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a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer and/or designee to execute Amendment #1 to Agreement No. A-15675 between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) to expand program services to include support for broadband with no change in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000 for the term of January 25, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and Authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer and/or designee to execute Amendment #1 to Agreement No. A-15675 between the County of Monterey and Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) to expand program services to include support for broadband with no change in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,000,000 for the term of January 25, 2022 to December 31, 2024.
SUMMARY:
On June 2, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved ARPA funding allocation for Economic Recovery support. The remaining allocated amounts subject to these agreements is estimated at $4.8 million of which $1,800,000 is allocated for Monterey County Hospitality and Tourism Recovery. In total the County has allocated $9.6 million in ARPA funds towards economic endeavors which are required to be utilized within the next three years or be subject to return.
On January 25, 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to execute an agreement for ARPA Economic Recovery Countywide Business Retention Standard Agreement for Monterey County Business Council to perform all tasks necessary to develop and implement business retention programming in Monterey County, for the period of three (3) years, for the term January 25, 2022 through December 31, 2024, in the amount not to exceed $3,000,000.
With this program sunsetting at the end of calendar year 2024 the Monterey County Business Council has requested to expand the scope of services to include support for broadband. This request is appropriate as these utilities impact underserved businesses and residents throughout Monterey County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has approved the amended agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
Approving the amended agreement will have no impact on the current budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The American Rescue Plan Act funding for Countywide Business Retention will provide programs and services that support the Board approved strategic initiatives.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
X Economic Development
_ Administration
_ Health & Human Services
_ Infrastructure
_ Public Safety
Prepared by: Isela Sandoval, Management Analyst, x7514
Reviewed by: Richard Vaughn, Economic Development Manager, x5602
Approved by: Deborah Paolinelli, Assistant County Administrative Officer, x5309
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Agreement between County and MCBC
Attachment B - MCBC Amendment 1