BOCC MEETING AGENDA

SUPPLEMENT

MEETING DATE: September 1, 2021

G-3: Additional Material Submitted by the Florida Health

Department

AGENDA ITEM No.: G-3

This information will be uploaded and available on COIN.

Hillsborough County
Covid -19 Information
Based upon 8/28/21 FDOH update

Health Care Services Department •

9/1/21
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7-day Average Number of COVID-19 Cases Per Day and 7-day Average Positivity in
Hillsborough County, 3/1/2020 – 8/28/2021

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7-day Average COVID-19 Case Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) in Hillsborough, Pasco,
Pinellas Counties and the State, 5/23/2021 – 8/28/2021

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Hillsborough County COVID-19 Case Rate ( per 100,000)
by Pediatric and College Age Groups

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COVID Hospital Visits in Hillsborough County, based ESSENCE-FL
Emergency Department Data, as of 8/28/2021

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Percentage of Hillsborough County Residents Vaccinated, as of 8/28/2021

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Number of Hillsborough County Residents Vaccinated by Age Groups and
Gender, as of 8/30/2021

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 G-3

A report presented to the

Board of County Commissioners
on 9/1/2021
from Management and Budget

Receive a report on Local Pandemic-Related

Data, Recovery Programs and Strategic
Investments related to COVID-19.

Sign-Off Approvals
Kevin Brickey 8/26/2021
Department Director Date

Kevin Brickey 8/26/2021

Management and Budget – Approved as to Financial Impact Accuracy Date

Samuel Hamilton 8/26/2021

County Attorney – Approved as to Legal Sufficiency Date

Tom Fesler 8/26/2021

Assistant County Administrator Date

Tom Fesler 8/26/2021

Deputy or Chief County Administrator Date

Consent Section – Informational purposes only. (No discussion anticipated)

Consent Section – Board requested report. (No discussion anticipated)
Staff Reports Section

Note: Staff reports scheduled for the Consent or Staff Report sections may not contain any recommendations.
Hillsborough County
COVID-19 Update

September 1, 2021
R3 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Update

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R3 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Update

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Landlord Tenant
Registration Application
Start (3/16) Start (3/23)

Emergency Rental $149,423 disbursed per working day

Assistance Program
Priority Applicants All Applicants
(up to 50% AMI or 90 (up to 80% AMI or 90
days unemployed) days unemployed)

Program Metrics as of August 23

14,027 Applications Submitted $21,014,766 Total Financial Assistance Approved
6,238 /6,525 Applications Approved/Denied $15,988,231 Total Financial Assistance Disbursed
48.9% Application Eligibility Approval Rate 2,651 Registered Landlords
$3,168 Avg. Shelter Award (Amount) 9,080 Registered Properties
2.5 Avg. Shelter Award (No. Months) 403,325 Residences Available for Tenant Matching
$218 Avg. Electric Utility Award 53,638 Call Center Calls since 3/16
4,882 Applicants Paid (via Payments to Landlords) 48 / 435 Landlord/Applicant Calls (daily avg.)

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American Rescue Plan (ARP) - Overview

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American Rescue Plan (ARP) Overview

• Signed by President on March 11, 2021 - $1.9 trillion

• $362 billion to state and local governments

• $285.9 million in direct payments to Hillsborough County

• 50% payment in FY 21, 50% payment in FY 22

• Expenditures eligible beginning March 3, 2021 (some exceptions)

• Expenditure incurred deadline December 31, 2024 (some exceptions)

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ARP – Overview & State/Local Eligible Uses

• Public Health Response

• Equity Focused Services

State & Local
$362 Billion • Negative Economic Impact Offsets

• Premium Pay
All Other Funding
$1.55 Trillion • Revenue Replacement Funded
Projects/Programs

• Infrastructure (Water,
Stormwater, Sewer, Broadband)
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ARP – Overview & State/Local Ineligible Uses
• Extraordinary pension fund contributions

• Infrastructure spending, except:

• Water, sewer, and stormwater
State & Local
$362 Billion • Broadband
• Projects funded through revenue
replacement

All Other Funding • Reserve replenishment

$1.55 Trillion
• Debt service, legal judgments, and
settlements

• Cash match for federal grants

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Revenue Replacement - Eligible / Ineligible Uses

Eligible: Ineligible:
• Pay-go infrastructure • Debt service
(including maintenance)
• Judgments
• Cybersecurity
• Settlements
• Health services
• Replenishment of reserves
• Environmental remediation
• Educational services
• Fire, law enforcement, and
other public safety services

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ARP Community Support beyond State/Local
Housing / Shelter Stability
• Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Supplement
• Housing Counseling
State & Local • Emergency Housing Vouchers
$350 Billion • Homeless Assistance and Supportive Services
• Homeowner Mortgage Assistance
• Additional FEMA Funding at 100% Federal
Cost Share
• Supplement to Low-Income Home Energy
All Other Funding Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
$1.55 Trillion
Healthcare
• Community Health Centers, Mental Health
Services, Vaccine Delivery, Contact Tracing, Etc.
Individuals / Families
• Direct Payments to Individuals
• Unemployment Insurance
• Child Tax Credits
Small Business Assistance
• Paycheck Protection Program
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans
• Restaurants and Bars Program
• Shutter Venues Operator Grants (arts
organizations, live performing arts,
museums, theatrical producers, etc.)
Additional Support
• Assistance to Elementary, Secondary
Schools, and Universities
• Child Care Grants to Providers
• Transit
• Broadband and Telecommunications
for Schools and Libraries (off-site)
• Separate funding to cities
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Proposed ARP Investment Guiding Principles

• Focus on funding projects and/or programs not available through other funding
sources
• Develop a plan of investment – minimize unsolicited funding requests
• Select investments with a broad community impact while prioritizing underserved
and vulnerable communities
• Partner with local municipalities and others where appropriate
• Be judicious in the creation and operation of temporary programs
• Pursue investments with one-time versus recurring operating impacts
• Apply sound and transparent financial management practices
• Minimize administrative efforts while recovering staff costs where appropriate

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Hillsborough County ARP Investment Plan

• 32 potential investment options grouped

by ARP categories
• Each option includes a statement of need,
an overview of how the option might be
implemented, and a broad cost range
• Projects/programs will be brought before
the BOCC for approval, with more details
provided at that time
• After the BOCC approves an option, status
reporting will begin immediately as part of
this report

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COVID-19 Cases / Vaccinations Update

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Florida Dept. of Health Update

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Florida Dept. of Health Update

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Florida Dept. of Health Update

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Florida Dept. of Health Update

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Florida Dept. of Health Update

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Florida Dept. of Health Update

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Hillsborough County EOC Update

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Hillsborough County EOC Update (as of 8/25)

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COVID-19 Funding & Financials Update

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Summary of COVID Funding (in millions)

Funding Source Amount

1. CARES Act $256.8
2. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)* $42.6
3. Various COVID-19 grants $40.3
4. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
Act (Emergency Rental Assistance Program 1.0) $32.4
5. Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
Act (Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.0)** $25.6
6. American Rescue Plan Act (ARP)*** $285.9

Total COVID Funding $683.6

* The FEMA amount represents actual expenditures to date while other amounts represent awards that may not yet be fully expended
** For ERAP 2.0, $10.25M (40%) has been received.
*** For ARP, $143M (50%) has been received. 22
CARES Act Expenditures
Category Expended
Economic Recovery Financial Assistance $ 93,594,900
City Allocations $ 38,900,000
Housing & Utility Financial Assistance - Phases 1 and 2 $ 34,904,953
Workforce Training $ 14,186,070
County Allocation for Employee & Resident Safety $ 14,177,772
Nonprofit Financial Assistance - Phases 1 and 2, Daycare Program, & $ 11,245,405
Community Venue Nonprofit Program
Sports Venue Public Safety $ 11,347,215
Public Health Support $ 9,588,948
Food Relief $ 10,034,008
Rapid Response Recovery Support $ 3,627,168
Constitutionals Support $ 2,969,340
Community Venue Public Safety $ 2,935,783
Tourism Recovery $ 2,000,000
Total (as of 8/19/21) $ 249,511,563

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FEMA Expenditures
Category Amount
County Facilities Improvements $ 33,101
Other (e.g. Call Center, Meals, Public Awareness) $ 2,070,679
PPE $ 5,148,575
Quarantine & Isolation Sites $ 6,679,282
Security - Non Quarantine & Isolation Sites $ 560,304
Teleworking and Other Technology $ 173,833
COVID-19 Testing $ 16,118,648
The Inn at University Village (Step Down Site) $ 7,499,555
Cleaning / Disinfecting / Medical Supplies & Services $ 1,360,753
Vaccination Sites $ 2,970,610
Total FEMA Fund (10793) & IT Project Fund (10140) as of 8/19/21 $ 42,615,342

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COVID-19 Grants
Grant Type Award Services
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $ 8,184,556 Rapid rehousing and shelter
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $ 9,914,421 Rapid rehousing and shelter
Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) $ 5,425,733 Low income housing energy assistance
State Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) $ 5,489,393 Rental and mortgage assistance
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) $ 2,333,993 Prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID
Older Americans Act - CARES Funding $ 1,982,505 Various senior services
Older Americans Act $ 860,699 Senior home-delivered and congregate meals
Ryan White Program $ 683,041 Prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID
United State Department of Justice $ 464,297 Prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID
CARES Act Provider Relief $ 618,976 Fire Rescue operations
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) $ 363,041 Personal Protective Equipment
HHS Administration for Children & Families $ 3,052,977 Prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID
HHS Senior Connection Center (EHEAP) $ 154,295 Senior low income housing energy assistance
HHS Senior Connection Center $ 735,207 Senior access to grocery services
Division of Library and Information Services $ 36,978 Increasing Circulating Hotspots for Remote Access
Total (as of 8/19/21): $ 40,300,112

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