SUBJECT
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Approve Third Amendment to American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Tri-County Human Services Inc. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The United States government has provided the County American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARP Funds) to assist in responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency. A portion of the ARP Funds have been allocated to address COVID-19’s impact on public health as well as its economic harm to households, small businesses, non-profits, and impacted industries. After requesting and receiving requests for an allocation of ARP Funds from small businesses and non-profit agencies located in Polk County, the Board selected recipients who will receive an ARP Fund award to address these impacts.
Tri-County Human Services (TCHS) provides services to the community to help individuals affected by behavioral health, substance abuse, and other life challenges. The COVID pandemic and its lingering side effects caused a global rise in anxiety/stress, depression, and other mental health issues. Although anxiety and depression rates are falling, they have not nearly fallen to pre-pandemic levels. TCHS is requesting a revision to the allocation of funds budgeted for licensed professional or master level staff member, fringe expense, training of experienced clinical staff, training of new TCHS hired and other identified peer and clinical staff, office supplies, and administrative fees.
With these revisions, TCHS will be able to continue educating staff and the community on how to identify and cope with these issues.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approve the Third Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Tri-County Human Services Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alice Brown, Aging and Social Services Manager
Phone: 863-534-5385