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Planning and Building Department, Economic Development Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Authorize the Chair to sign a revised letter addressed to the Office of the U.S. Economic Development Administration in support of Sierra Business Council’s application for the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs; and
2) Delegate authority to the Director of the Planning and Building Department, or the Economic and Business Relations Manager, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to: applications, future or additional local match commitment letters, agreements, amendments, and payment requests necessary for the completion of Sierra Business Council's grant application process.
FUNDING: Transient Occupancy Tax Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On November 16, 2021 (File No. 21-1818, Item No. 28), the Board authorized the Chair to sign a letter addressed to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in support of a grant application through the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) program. This Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance grant will assist with the County’s efforts for the rebuilding of an economy in dire need of recovery from the impacts of a devastating fire, drought, and pandemic through additional funding resources.
The Sierra Business Council is prepared to assist with strategically aligning resources from various government, for-profit, and nonprofit entities to leverage efforts and funding in the planning effort towards a more resilient community. It’s anticipated that these efforts will include focusing on the necessary infrastructure to ensure residents can return to their homes and jobs, supporting sustainable economic development, fostering much needed high quality job creation, and rebuilding resilience into the local economy. This grant assistance will help the County effectively plan for rebuilding and provide the ...
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