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Resolution To Award American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for Race & Equity initiatives
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Town Council to approve this Financial Assistance Project to help Carrboro families as recommended by the Racial Equity Commission.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager’s Office
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anita Jones-McNair, Chief Race and Equity Officer, 919.918.7381, amcnair@carrboronc.gov <mailto:amcnair@carrboronc.gov>
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
_X_ Race/Equity ____ Climate ____ Comprehensive Plan ____Other
Council Direction Statement
The Town Council approved ARPA funding for race and equity initiatives on October 11, 2022 - Grant Ordinance #4 Fiscal Year 2022-2023
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Information
INFORMATION: The REC recommends providing up to $1,000 of financial assistance per household based on project criteria. Upon consultation with diverse community members and service providers, it has become evident that numerous families continue to face challenges resulting from the ongoing pandemic. These challenges primarily pertain to securing basic necessities such as food, housing, transportation, and childcare, reflecting a persistent struggle within our community. If the resolution is approved, staff will determine best practice for identifying families and a procedure for dispensing funding to help address food, housing, transportation, and/or childcare needs. This assistance can help lessen the burden. The intent is to have funding dispensed by February 2024. See Attachment C - Draft Racial Equity Commission minutes. The REC is scheduled to meet on November 22, 2023, to approve the minutes.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: $75,000 was approved through Grant Ordinance # 4 for race and equity initiatives. See Attachment B. Staff impact will be determined based on project implementation.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
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