Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/21/2023
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator, Interim Clerk/Treasurer; Brian L. Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Brian L. Underwood, Grants Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Allocation of ARPA Funds for Baldwin County Commission Legal Costs
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in the amount of $1,867.50 to cover legal costs incurred by the Baldwin County Commission through Stone Crosby, P.C. from June 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Final Rule issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022, details a number of administrative processes and requirements. Funds may be used for direct and indirect administrative expenses including the legal review of ARPA-specific projects and associated documents.
Previous Commission action/date: A summary of previous ARPA Commission action is attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1,867.50 from American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 29970010.51540
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Yes, request for budget resolution has been submitted to Beth Hodges, Budget Director.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Budget staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Make necessary transfer of funds.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A