Agenda Item Name:
Title
American Rescue Plan - State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Program Update - Alachua County Food Security - Strike Out Hunger, Household Assistance Food Program for Disadvantaged Communities (ARP2021x008)
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Presenter:
Sean McLendon, Office of SEEDS
Description:
Presentation of a program update for the in-process Household Assistance Food Program for Disadvantaged Communities
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Hear presentation
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Prior Board Motions:
October 26, 2021 - Food Insecurity Program
Food Insecurity Program
Strategic Initiatives Manager Sean McLendon stated that the purpose of the program is to provide food to areas that are experiencing food insecurity. The local food banks and other charitable entities will be involved in distributing gift cards using American Recovery Act funds.
Commissioner Alford presented comments.
Commissioner Alford moved to approve the plan presented to the Board and the associated budget amendment.
2nd Commissioner Wheeler
Commissioner Prizzia, Deputy County Carl Smart, and Commissioner Wheeler presented comments.
The motion carried 5-0.
June 22, 2021 - American Rescue Plan - State and Local Fiscal Revenue Recovery Funds
Fiscal Consideration: $26,129,224.50 has been received from the U.S. Treasury
Recommended Action: Approve the Plan, adopt the resolution for unanticipated revenue and accompanying budget amendment, and authorize the County Manager to: (i) approve and sign any recipient grant agreements and related documents necessary for the County to receive American Rescue Plan funding from the Federal Government; (ii) develop for subsequent BOCC approval guidelines and criteria for implementation of each Plan element, and (iii) negotiate for subsequent BOCC approval interlocal agreements and other contracts to implement the Plan.
Commissioner Prizzia moved to Approve the Preliminary Plan presented with a modification to increase local food line item to $4 million and decrease ...
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