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a. Provide direction regarding American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated for Economic Recovery Countywide Business Retention and Countywide Hospitality/Tourism.
b. Provide direction to the Economic Development Manager to leverage existing partnerships with Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) and Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) to develop COVID-19 relief programming for Countywide Business Retention and Countywide Hospitality/Tourism Recovery; or
c. Provide direction to the Economic Development Manager to work with internal County partners to develop a request for proposal (RFP), utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funding for specialized programming designed to assist with the recovery of the tourism industry and small businesses affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Provide direction regarding American Rescue Plan Act funding allocated for Economic Recovery Countywide Business Retention and Countywide Hospitality/Tourism.
b. Provide direction to the Economic Development Manager to leverage existing partnerships with two (2) organizations to develop COVID-19 relief programming for Countywide Business Retention and Countywide Hospitality/Tourism Recovery; or
c. Provide direction to the Economic Development Manager to work with internal County partners to develop a request for proposal (RFP), utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funding for specialized programming designed to assist with the recovery of the tourism industry and small businesses affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 2, 2021, the Board approved ARPA funding allocation for Economic Recovery for Countywide Business Retention and Hospitality/Tourism support. The remaining allocated amounts subject to these agreements is estimated at $3.1 million of which $1.8 million is allocated for Countywide tourism/hospitality and $1.2 million for Countywide Business...
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