Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Authorize the County Administrative Officer or the designee to execute an Agreement for ARPA Economic Recovery Hospitality and Tourism Standard Agreement for Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau to perform all tasks necessary to develop and implement hospitality and tourism support services in Monterey County, for the period of three (3) years, for the term March 29, 2022 through December 31, 2024, in the amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2021-22 County Administrative Office Development Set-Aside Adopted Budget 001-1050-CAO036-8512 to increase appropriations by $300,000, financed by an increase in non-program revenue 001-1050-CAO019-8041 funded by ARPA revenue (4/5th vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Authorize the County Administrative Officer or the designee to execute an Agreement for ARPA Economic Recovery Hospitality and Tourism Standard Agreement for Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau to perform all tasks necessary to develop and implement hospitality and tourism support services in Monterey County, for the period of three (3) years, for the term March 29, 2022 through December 31, 2024, in the amount not to exceed $1,800,000.
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2021-22 County Administrative Office Development Set-Aside Adopted Budget 001-1050-CAO036-8512 to increase appropriations by $300,000, financed by an increase in non-program revenue 001-1050-CAO019-8041 funded by ARPA revenue (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
On June 2, 2021, the Board 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 t...
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