Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael Callagy, County Manager
Subject: Measure K: Contribution to San Mateo County Immigrant Relief Fund
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. A second contribution of $2,000,000 in Measure K funds to the San Mateo County Immigrant Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to residents of San Mateo County who have been economically impacted by COVID-19, and who are ineligible for federal financial assistance programs because of their immigration status; and
2. The County Manager, or designee, to amend the grant agreement with Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County and Mission Asset Fund for the contribution of a total amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to the San Mateo County Immigrant Relief Fund and distribution of this amount to selected recipients for a term of July 15, 2020 through December 31, 2020; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $2,000,000, transferring revenue from Measure K to Mission Asset Fund.
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BACKGROUND:
On March 3, 2020, pursuant to Section 101080 of the California Health and Safety Code, the San Mateo County Health Officer (the "Health Officer") declared a local health emergency throughout the County related to COVID-19. This ratified and extended this declaration of local health emergency, which remains in effect.
In addition, on March 3, 2020, pursuant to Section 8630 of the California Government Code and Chapter 2.46 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code, the San Mateo County Director of Emergency Services proclaimed a local emergency throughout San Mateo County related to COVID-19. The Board ratified and extended the proclamation of local emergency, and this local emergency remains in effect.
On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom issued a Proclamation of State of Emergency related to COVID-19 effective throughout Cali...
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