Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Galveston County to allocate eighteen percent (18%) of the City’s CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to Galveston County for continued nasal swab and antibody testing for residents (Emergency Management Coordinator)
Background:
Council approval of this interlocal agreement will allocate 18 percent ($1,042,600) of the City’s CARES Act Corona virus relief funds of $5,734,300 to Galveston county to be used for continued testing of residents. Galveston County has entered into an agreement with UTMB to provide no cost testing to Galveston County residents, or residents of cities within Galveston county but outside county limits. The county is using a portion of their allocation of CRF to pay for these tests for uninsured residents. The county is asking that all jurisdictions contribute 18% of their allocations. Should all jurisdictions contribute, the county provided the figures below as the anticipated the breakdown of funds as:
Total 18% share from Galveston County Cities $3,002,749
Total Contribution from Galveston County $1,300,000
Total Funding Available $4,302,749
Countywide Testing thru End of 2020 $3,510,000
GCHD Staffing & Resources $500,000
Total Anticipated Costs $4,010,000
Leftover for Unanticipated Needs $292,749
Galveston County’s total CRF allotment is $2,300,000. To date, Galveston County has spent $750,000 for testing at UTMB, allotted $400,000 the Galveston County Health District for an additional 15 nurses and epidemiologists, and $500,000 for public service announcements and personal protective equipment.
The text of the request from the county is attached for further information on their allocation and use.
City staff has met and developed a list of reimbursable expenses to date, as well as a list of projects we would like to fund with the CRF (attached). Should all current expenses be deemed eligible for reimbursement, 18 percent of the total funds be allocated to Galveston County, and suggested projects be funded, $2,966,000 would remain available for further City testing and unanticipated needs through the end of 2020.
Attachments:
1. Data Sheet
2. Proposed Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Interlocal Agreement
4. COVID CARES Cost Worksheet
5. County Request email
CONTRACT ORIGINATION: Emergency Management/ Assistant City Manager
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