TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Senior Human Services Planner
TITLE:
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CARES Act Round 2 Funding Acceptance
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City has received notice that it is the recipient of additional Coronavirus Relief Funds made available through the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES). Through Round 2 allocations, the City will receive an additional $987,900. Staff is requesting fund acceptance in order to facilitate both the allocation and expenditure of this time-sensitive funding.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Council is being asked to accept CARES Act Round 2 funding and endorse the plan outlined in
Attachment A.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
Human Services staff has coordinated with community partners to gather information and assess community needs, identifying ways in which funds can quickly be disbursed and have the greatest impact. Based on Round 1 grants provided through OneRedmond, we are also more informed regarding small business needs in our community.
* Feedback Summary:
Rental assistance, food assistance, shelter and day center services, and small business support continue to be in high demand. The City is also seeking to cover various costs associated with mitigating COVID-19 and to secure additional Personal Protection Equipment as we enter the winter season.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Round 1: $1,975,800 (accepted and distributed) Round 2:...
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