Title:
Title
City Council COVID-19 Response: CARES Act Framework and Funding Priorities: Establishing the Youth Mental Health Program
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FileID
File ID: 2020-01289
Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution: 1) establishing the Youth Mental Health Program; and 2) establishing a $501,208 budget for the Youth Mental Health Program from the Federal CARES Act Program (G02610100) in the Federal CARES Act Fund (Fund 2704).
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Contact: Christopher Conlin, Assistant City Manager, (916) 808-8526; Lindee Lane, Youth Development Policy Manager, (916) 808-1171, Office of the City Manager; and Bridgette Dean, LCSW, PPSC, Interim Director, Office of Community Response
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Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Coronavirus Relief Fund Programs
3-Resolution
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: On March 13, 2020, the City declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 21, 2020, the City received $89.6 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Framework and Funding Priorities: On May 12, 2020, Council participated in a workshop to discuss a CRF framework and funding priorities and on May 26, 2020 adopted a general framework proposed by the Mayor for funding priorities. During the workshop, Council expressed overall interest in funding programs and projects that provide small business assistance, get people back to work, offer opportunities for youth enrichment, address homelessness and housing issues, and support families impacted by this pandemic. The deadline for expending CRF funds is December 30, 2020.
Over the last several months, departments have been working with the City Attorney's and Auditor's offices to quickly implement CARES Act funding appropriations in alignment with Council priority areas (see Attachment 2):
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