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a. 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); and
b. Authorize the Director of PWFP to make such internal funding allocation adjustments between Laguna Seca Water, Laguna Seca Sewer, Parks & Lakes Water and Wastewater, CSD and CSA Wastewater, and Contingency project categories as may be necessary to permit obligation of all allocated ARPA funds prior to December 31.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. 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); and
b. Authorize the Director of PWFP to make such internal funding allocation adjustments between Laguna Seca Water, Laguna Seca Sewer, Parks & Lakes Water and Wastewater, CSD and CSA Wastewater, and Contingency project categories as may be necessary to permit obligation of all allocated ARPA funds prior to December 31.
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...
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