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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); Consider reallocating eligible unspent funds to the Radio Interoperability Project
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a presentation providing an update on projects utilizing Solano County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and consider reallocating eligible unspent funds to the Radio Interoperability Project.
SUMMARY:
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 June 30, 2025 (the latest Treasury Reporting period), $71,807,350 has been expended (82.6%). 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 58 active projects, 32 projects are completed and 26 are still in progress. Attachment A provides an update on expenditure and a brief project status of all projects as of June 30, 2025. Attachment B is the Annual Recovery Plan which was submitted to the Tr...
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