Agenda Item 2a_COVID 19 Funding framework — original pdf

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COVID‐19 Spending Framework Emergency Response: $105.5 Million Estimate Program Details Covid‐19 Emergency  Management Department operating  expenses substantially  dedicated to Covid‐19  response Emergency Response  Contingency Total Emergency Response Emergency Operations Center activation, direct pandemic  response, and operational adjustments necessary for  responding to the COVID‐19 pandemic Payroll expenses for public safety, public health, health care,  human services, and similar employees whose services are  substantially dedicated to mitigating or responding to the  COVID‐19 public health emergency Contingency for disallowed expenditures by grantors and  higher than projected COVID‐19 department expenses Medical and Public Health Needs: $62.9 Million Estimate Program Details Testing Epidemiology Response Planning & Research Shelters & Quarantine  Facilities Public Health & Safety  Measures  Miscellaneous Items Costs of providing COVID‐19 testing, including Public Health  laboratory, testing, and equipment Includes case investigation, contact tracing, and active  monitoring Activities designed to study approaches to create greater  resiliency in the community Emergency housing, supportive housing, and isolation of  individuals related to the COVID‐19 pandemic and  supportive services APH facility renovation funds to modify lobbies and  reception areas; behavioral health/counseling support;  sanitization Education and outreach; expenses for acquisition and  distribution of medical and protective supplies, including  sanitizing products and personal protective equipment;  software; teleworking and distance learning Funding for additional medical and public health expenses  that may be needed to combat the pandemic Public Health Contingency Total Medical and Public Health Needs * Subject to change. Estimates are inclusive of prior Council actions. Protection of Vulnerable  Populations Support for preventing and reducting the risk and incidence  of spread of COVID‐19; nursing home worker assistance;  nursing home study; testing Residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities,  and long‐term care facilities; people experiencing  homelessness; seniors; populations with underlying  health conditions Target Population Funding Sources Timeline Estimate* Community members; first responders June 1 ‐ December 30 $4.5M Individuals who do not have the ability to self‐isolate  during the COVID‐19 pandemic FEMA; CRF; General  Fund June 1 ‐ December 30 $14.5M Target Population Funding Sources Timeline Estimate* FEMA; Justice  Assistance Grant Operating Funds March 1 ‐ December 31 $30M CRF CRF March 1 ‐ December 30 $68M March 1 ‐ December 30 $7.5M $105.5M FEMA; CRF; General  Fund; CDBG; ESG;  HOPWA; Ryan White;  EMS Grant FEMA; CRF; General  Fund FEMA; CRF; General  Fund FEMA; CRF; General  Fund May 1 ‐ December 31 $7.1M June 1 ‐ December 30 $4.7M June 1 ‐ December 30 $1.7M FEMA; CRF; General  Fund June 1 ‐ December 30 $2.9M FEMA; CRF; General  Fund June 1 ‐ December 30 $2.5M CRF March 1 ‐ December 30 $25M $62.9M Page 1 Immediate financial support for individuals; APH gift cards CRF; General Fund June 1 ‐ December 30 $15.5M $7.6M from RISE Funding Sources Timeline Estimate* Funding Notes Small Business Assistance Grants and loans to businesses for COVID‐recovery purposes CRF; General Fund $23.5M $10M from CLEAR  Grants deployed June  and July Grants deployed June  and July Non‐profit Assistance CRF; General Fund $7M $6M from ANCHOR COVID‐19 Spending Framework Economic Support: $103.2 Million Estimate Program Financial and Other Direct  Support Details Sustainability, operational, technical, or crisis support for  organizations focused on health and human services,  workforce development, social/legal services,  education,  arts and culture, and environment and animals Creative Sector Assistance Mini‐grants to individual creative‐sector workers, to sustain  Austin's music industry, and to to provide rental/mortgage  relief and other assistance Technical Assistance Classes, workshops, and individual coaching for grantees’  relevant needs (e.g., Board training support, lease terms  assistance, business legal assistance, business model  retooling)  Available first to current grant awardees; Open to  broader audiences as capacity allows CRF; General Fund $1M Training can be  delivered throughout  the grant period  (through 12/30/2020) Childcare Service Provider  Assistance Grants to childcare centers in Austin; grants capped at  $20,000, which would allow support for 50 childcare centers CRF; General Fund;  CDBG Grants deployed late  May $2M $1M from the Childcare  Support Fund  CRF; General Fund Grants deployed June  and July $8.5M $1.5M from the Music  Disaster Relief Fund;         A1$1M from the Austin Artist  Disaster Relief Fund Worker and Customer Safety  Food Assistance Rental Assistance Grants for the procurement of personal protective  equipment and the modification of businesses to COVID‐ compliant standards for safe re‐opening Contract with counseling services provider to expand access  for workers dealing with COVID‐related mental health  challenges (Employee Medical Assistance Program) Direct and contracted food provision to address food  insecurity created by COVID‐19; expenses for food delivery  to residents Grants to landlords that agree to enter into long‐term leases  with tenants that deliver community benefits  (Long‐Term  Lease Stability Fund) CRF; General Fund Grants deployed in  June $1M $1M from CLEAR CRF; General Fund Services delivered  through 12/30/2020 CRF; General Fund June 1 ‐ December 30 $1.5M $5.4M CRF; General Fund;  CDBG‐CV; ESG;  HOPWA CRF; General Fund Grants deployed June  and July $2M $2.2M from RISE; $2.2M  approved by Ordinance 20200507‐058 Page 2 Payment of rent directly to landlords on behalf of tenants June‐December 2020 $23.8M $5.2M from RISE Target Population Vulnerable populations; Individuals who are waiting  for test results and/or test positive Small businesses, prioritizing businesses from  Austin’s most vulnerable communities Locally based organizations (primarily within the city  of Austin, Texas) classified as a “public charity” with  tax‐exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)  of the Internal Revenue Service Code that have been  in existence for three or more years that have been  impacted by COVID‐19 Low‐ to moderate‐income creative‐sector  independent workers; local musicians, live music  venues, and professionals within music‐related  industries Childcare centers that serve families that receive  childcare subsidies; have at least a 2‐star rating  under the Texas Rising Star system; have not already  received PPP funds; have been impacted by COVID‐ 19; have virus mitigation and protective equipment  needs Targeted to customer‐facing retail & services, food,  and manufacturing facilities Targeted to low‐and moderate‐income employees in  customer‐facing industries (e.g., food service, retail,  personal services) Caregiver meals delivered through Austin ISD and Del  Valle ISD school meal distribution sites; vulnerable  populations Households under 80% of median family income who  have been impacted by COVID‐19 COVID‐19 Spending Framework Program Utility Bill Assistance Workforce Development Total Economic Support Details Suspension of utility disconnects and late fees; reduction of  certain water and electric rates; increased discount provided  through the customer assistance program (CAP); and  expanded CAP eligibility Training and skills development; Austin Civilian Conservation  Corp Utility customers * Subject to change. Estimates are inclusive of prior Council actions. Total Spending Framework Estimate Target Population Funding Sources Estimate* Funding Notes Timeline March 15 ‐ September  30 July 1 ‐ December 31 Austin Energy; Austin  Water CRF; Operating Funds;  Regional Partners $10M $10M approved by Ordinance 20200409‐083  Austin Civilian Conservation  Corp Resolution 20200507‐061 $2M $103.2M $271.6 M Page 3