Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Manager
Subject: Emergency Food Relief
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Approving an allocation of $2,550,000 in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARP") funds to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to support emergency food assistance for vulnerable populations in San Mateo County, to respond to continuing increased need for food assistance and continuing increased costs in the distribution of food assistance due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and to establish a grocery delivery program for older adults; and
B) Authorizing and directing the County Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement or agreements with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to support food assistance for vulnerable populations in San Mateo County, to respond to continuing increased need for food assistance and continuing increased costs in the distribution of food assistance due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and to establish a grocery delivery program, for a total amount not to exceed $2,550,000 and for a term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
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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 declared a local health emergency throughout the County related to COVID-19. The Board of Supervisors 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...
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