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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - COVID-19 ExpensesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: MAY 19, 2020 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR RECEIPT FUNDS FOR COVID-19 ELIGIBLE EXPENSES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for the receipt of funds for COVID-19 eligible expenses. FUNDING SOURCE: Tarrant County reimbursement for COVID-19 eligible expenses BACKGROUND: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act) was approved by Congress in March 2020 and provides payments to state, local, and tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The $150 billion relief fund is accessible directly to cities and counties that have a population that exceeds 500,000. Although Grapevine's population does not meet the required threshold, Tarrant County received funding in the amount of $210 million, which it will distribute to cities within Tarrant County. It is anticipated that Grapevine will receive $2.7 million from the county. Staff recommends approval. 11-V