Title
Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Award (B)
Explanation
The City of Gainesville was awarded $213,171.00 in Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Solicitation CFDA # 16.034 (Formula Grant). The CESF Program provides funding to assist eligible states, local units of government, and tribes in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus. Funds will be used for expenses related to preventing, preparing, and responding to the coronavirus to include, but not limited to, overtime, equipment, supplies (such as gloves, masks, sanitizer) and other items. The proposed period of performance is January 20, 2020- January 31, 2022. There is no match requirement and no fiscal impact on the General Fund Budget.
Recommendation
This is a request for the City Commission to 1) authorize the City Manager to accept and execute the 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Funding (CESF) grant award and any other necessary documents subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and 2) approve the expenditures as outlined in the approved grant award if awarded.