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Receive a presentation providing an update on projects utilizing Solano County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
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Published Notice Required? Yes_______ No___X__
Public Hearing Required? Yes_______ No ___X___
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The County Administrator’s Office (CAO) recommends the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation providing an update on projects utilizing Solano County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Solano County received a direct federal funding allocation under the ARPA SLFRF program of $86,949,405. These funds are intended to provide support to the County in responding to the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19 and impacts on our communities, residents, and businesses. The Board of Supervisors has had multiple discussions on ARPA guidelines, received significant public input, and in March 2023 the Board of Supervisors completed its initial allocation of project funding for the full amount.
In 2024, staff and the Board closely monitored projects and reallocated when necessary to ensure all ARPA SLFRF funds were fully obligated by the Treasury deadline of December 31, 2024. A total of 61 projects were approved by the Board and the obligation deadline was fully met for 100% of the funds.
As of March 31, 2025 (the latest Treasury Reporting period), $62,858,532 has been expended (72.3%). Out of the total of 61 projects, three projects were cancelled prior to the obligation deadline and their funds were obligated elsewhere. Out of the remaining active projects, 23 projects are fully expended, 35 are in progress with many nearing completion at the end of FY2024/25. All projects are currently on track to be fully expended by the expenditure deadline of December 31, 2026.
Attachment A provides an update on expenditure of all projects. Attachment B provides an update on the Revolving Loan Fund implemented by the Solano Economic Development Corporation who will also provide a verbal update at the Board Meeting. Additionally, the City of Vallejo will provide the Board a verbal update on the Permanent Supportive Housing Project at Broadway Street, Vallejo and the Vallejo Navigation Center. Further project updates on activities and outcomes will be provided in the Annual Recovery Plan which is due to the Treasury July 31, 2025 and will be provided to the Board.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Solano County received a direct federal funding allocation of $86,949,405 under the ARPA SLFRF program. These funds were obligated by the deadline of December 31, 2024 and must be fully expended by December 31, 2026. This item provides an update to the Board on the status of the projects and expenditure. There is no impact to the County General Fund.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to receive a status update. This is not recommended as the Board has requested ARPA status updates.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrator’s Office and the Auditor Controller’s Office has been working together to ensure the County is meeting ARPA administrative reporting requirements and to identify administrative costs. Many departments are involved with implementation of projects.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION