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Recommendation to approve the Substantial Amendment to the City of Long Beach’s 2021-2022 Action Plan and the proposed programs and budget for the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP); and
Adopt Specifications No. RFP HE-22-061 and award a contract to El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center of San Bernardino, CA, for training, technical assistance, culturally- and linguistically-tailored education materials, and to perform evaluation activities, in a total amount not to exceed of $1,000,000, for a period of two years; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Long Beach Recovery Act
On March 16, 2021, the City Council adopted the Long Beach Recovery Act (LB Recovery Act), becoming one of the first major cities to approve COVID-19 recovery programs made possible through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and other federal and State funding sources. Additional funding adjustments to the LB Recovery Act were made as part of the Adopted Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 22) Budget and periodic adjustments have been brought to the City Council as needed. The LB Recovery Act funding and program details were originally outlined in Attachment A to the March 16, 2021, City Council letter and in subsequent updates brought to the City Council. Since then, over 80 programs have been developed with collective impact and equity in mind, focused on the three main funding categories: Healthy and Safe Community, Economic Recovery, and Securing Our City’s Future. Additional information can be found on the LB Recovery Act website: https://longbeach.gov/recovery.
1. Homeless Relief Programs
The Federal American Rescue Plan provides $5 billion in grants as part of HOME-ARP for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to distribute to local agencies to reduce homelessness and increase housing stabilit...
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