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Consent-General Government   # 19.
Board of Supervisors
County Administrator
Meeting Date:
08/29/2023
Brief Title
American Rescue Plan - Broadband Funding Agreement for Guinda Grange Hall
From:
Gerardo Pinedo, County Administrator, County Administrator's Office
Staff Contact:
John Rowe, Management Analyst, County Administrator's Office, x5775
Supervisorial District Impact:
District 5

Subject

Approve agreement with Western Yolo Grange #423 in the amount of $3,785 to fund broadband improvements at Guinda Grange Hall. (No general fund impact) (Pinedo/Rowe)

Recommended Action

  1. Approve agreement with Western Yolo Grange #423 in the amount of $3,785 to fund broadband installation and service for one year at Guinda Grange Hall; and
     
  2. Delegate authority to the Manager of Procurement to sign the agreement.

Strategic Plan Goal(s)

Thriving Residents

Reason for Recommended Action/Background

On September 28, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the initial American Rescue Plan (ARP) Expenditure Plan, which included $500,000 for projects under the Broadband strategic plan category.

At the July 25, 2023, Board meeting staff presented a recommendation to fund a broadband installation at the Guinda Grange Hall using $3,785 in ARP funds. This funding would allow installation of broadband and pre-pay for service for one year.

Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)

County Administrator's Office
Information Technology Services
General Services - Procurement
County Counsel
Financial Services

Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance

No competitive bid is required. The countywide ARP funds were allocated as part of the Board's FY2021-22 budget hearing on September 28, 2021. The Board provided initial approval of this usage of Broadband funding at the Board meeting on July 25, 2023.

Fiscal Impact

Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)

Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)

Total cost of recommended action:
$    3,785
Amount budgeted for expenditure:
$    3,785
Additional expenditure authority needed:
$    0
One-time commitment:
Yes

Source of Funds for this Expenditure

American Rescue Plan
$3,785

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
Mark Bryan Mark Bryan 08/23/2023 02:16 PM
Financial Services Laura Liddicoet 08/24/2023 11:36 AM
County Counsel Phil Pogledich 08/24/2023 01:32 PM
Form Started By:
jrowe
Started On:
08/16/2023 11:08 AM
Final Approval Date:
08/24/2023