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17 <br /> 4. Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who <br /> have borne and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical <br /> infrastructure sectors; and, <br /> 5. Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary investments to <br /> improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and stormwater <br /> infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet. <br /> County departments were once again asked to submit proposals consistent with the interim <br /> guidance and the goals established by the Board of Commissioners in prior funding allocations. <br /> County departments submitted requests totaling over $6.4 million. $3,345,793 is recommended <br /> for funding in this round based on project eligibility, ability of the project administration to meet <br /> required reporting guidelines, and the positive impact on long term recovery in our community. <br /> Those projects recommended for funding in this allocation are listed below by department. <br /> Project descriptions may be found as an attachment to this item. <br /> FY 21-22 <br /> Department Program Name Request <br /> Round 2 <br /> Asset Management Install Point Ionization equipment in new detention center $68,800 <br /> Services & Sheriff <br /> Economic Development Tourism and Hospitality Recovery $150,000 <br /> Emergency Services County First Responder Behavioral Health Program $45,000 <br /> Emergency Services Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRS) $124,000 <br /> Finance Contract ARPA Coordinator $66,886 <br /> Housing Direct EHA Program Expenditures $2,700,000 <br /> Housing Housing Helpline Coordinated Entry Specialist $32,202 <br /> Housing Landlord Incentive Program $55,000 <br /> Information Technologies, Software to administer the Long Time Homeowner $8,905 <br /> Tax, & Housing Assistance Program <br /> Social Services Food and costs to support distribution and storage $60,000 <br /> Social Services Stabilization Program for Former Foster Youth $10,000 <br /> Social Services Support for Low Income Families $25,000 <br /> Grand Total $3,345,793 <br /> ARPA Funding Status Update as of December 14, 2021: <br /> • Total Award: $28,839,722 <br /> • Total Approved as of June 15, 2021: $8,283,869* <br /> • Total Remaining to be Distributed as of June 15, 2021: $20,555,853 <br /> • Total FY 2021-22 Round 2 for BOCC Consideration: $3,345,793 <br /> • Total Remaining to be Distributed if Round 2 Approved: $17,210,060 <br /> *$4,182,392 in previously approved projects were replaced with general fund support after new <br /> guidance from the Treasury Department deemed them ineligible or that reporting requirements <br /> would cause an undue burden on our local partners. These projects include Outside Agency <br /> funding, Visitor's Bureau revenue replacement, Sportsplex revenue replacement, and some <br /> Information Technologies projects. <br />