Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/6/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Allocation of ARPA Funds for Baldwin County Commission Staff Administrative Costs
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (299.44881) in the amount of $3,780.15 to cover direct administrative costs (29970010.51140) for Baldwin County Commission staff from April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.nd
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 involved in administering the program. Direct administrative costs encapsulate ARPA-specific personnel costs including Accounting, Grants, and Purchasing. These costs are specific to personnel involved in the planning, administration, and implementation of various projects as approved by the Commission.
Previous Commission action/date: See attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $3,780.15
Budget line item(s) to be used: 29970010.51140 - Salary Offset
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
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: Finance and Accounting staff reclass the quarterly administrative costs to Fund 299.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A