Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5 Vote
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Manager
Subject: Supplemental funding analysis for County Pandemic Recovery Initiatives
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution:
1. Accepting a $400,000 grant to the County of San Mateo from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to fund an agreement with Boston Consulting Group to prepare an assessment of federal, state, foundation and other funding options to supplement County allocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for County Pandemic Recovery Initiatives; and
2. Authorizing and directing the County Manager, acting in consultation with the County Counsel, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Boston Consulting Group for the term of October 20, 2021 through January 31, 2022 for an amount not to exceed $400,000 to prepare an assessment of federal, state, foundation and other funding options to supplement County allocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for County Pandemic Recovery Initiatives; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $400,000, recognizing unanticipated revenue from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation grant to Non-Departmental Services to fund the agreement with Boston Consulting Group to prepare an assessment of federal, state, foundation and other funding options to supplement County allocations of American Rescue Plan Act funds for County Pandemic Recovery Initiatives.
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BACKGROUND:
In April of 2020, San Mateo County formed the Recovery Initiative, a collaboration of local agencies, nongovernment organizations, private partners, and residents, to develop a strategic pandemic recovery plan ("strategic plan") designed to build a more equitable and inclusive County. Over the past 18 months, the Board has allocated Measure K and federal COVID-relief funds, including part of the first round of American Rescue Plan ...
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