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CARES Act Funding Final Report
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Issue/Request:
CARES Act Funding Final Report
Key Issues:
-The purpose of the written report is to provide the final update in regards to CARES Act funding disbursement activities.
-The City was assigned $5,921,527 in CARES Act fund from Jackson County
-The Council originally was presented with the proposed CARES Act budget and a draft intergovernmental agreement on August 18, 2020 with final approval occurring on September 1, 2020
-Council Reallocated funds from Public Health to Economic Support In October to increase support of Small Businesses and Not-for-profit organizations
-City Staff has completed or properly procured all items and services via CARES Act funding
Proposed City Council Motion:
A City Council motion is not needed. This item is for presentation and discussion purposes.
Timeline:
-June 22, 2020: Jackson County approves assignment of $5,921,527 to LSMO
-June 22, 2020: Staff continues research on Federal restrictions / guidelines relating to CARES Funds and JACO assignment of funds
-June 29, 2020 - present: Staff conducts search for qualified vendors and firms to fulfill COVID 19 operational needs
-August 18, 2020: Presentation to City Council regarding potential disbursement plan and draft intergovernmental agreement between LSMO and JACO
-August 19 - August 26, 2020: Legal review of intergovernmental agreement between LSMO and JACO
-August 27, 2020 - September 8: Solicitation of applications from local non-profits for relief funding
-September 1, 2020: Approval of intergovernmental agreement by City Council
-September 14, 2020: Presentation of disbursement plan including community-based awards
-October 13, 2020: Approval of an Ordinance allocating additional CARES Act Funds to non-profit entities
-December 8, 2020: Presentation providing a status update on CARES Act Funds
-February 23, 2021: Council approved an extension to the original agreement with JACO allowing use of funds through December...
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