SUBJECT
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Approve Second Amendment to American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Bradley Community Project 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.
The Bradley Community Project Inc. was founded in 1991. The organization assists families in need with food, clothing, and toys, tutor students, and provides the community with a safe environment to gather.
The original agreement was approved by the Board on June 21, 2022, awarding a total of $210,000.00 to the Bradley Community Project Inc. Of this amount, $150,000.00 was allocated to the Parks and Recreation Division for the purchase and installation of a new playground and a screened pavilion. The remaining $60,000.00 was designated for interior and exterior building renovations. Upon completion of the playground/pavilion project, a balance of $7,122.13 remained unspent.
An amendment is being requested to authorize the use of the remaining $7,122.13. This amendment will allow Bradley Community Project, Inc., to submit additional expenses not covered under the original agreement, increasing the total building-related renovation allocation amount to $67,122.13.
RECOMMENDATION
Request the Board approve the Second Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery Funding Agreement with Bradley Community Project Inc.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in American Rescue Plan Funds.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alice Brown, Health and Human Services Division 863-534-5385