Title
Human Services Department (DHS) providing update on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant Contract 09C-1808 and proposed Amendment 1 for the Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE ARRA WAP) for the term of June 30, 2009 through March 30, 2012 in the amount of $756,212 and requesting Board direction regarding continuation of activities under the grant.
FUNDING: Federal ARRA funds through grant administered by the California Department of Community Services and Development.
Body
The attached Staff Report (Attachment "A") provides:
· Background Information
· Actions to date relative to DOE ARRA WAP grant
· New developments and concerns regarding financial and administrative challenges presented under the grant contract and the proposed Amendment I to the grant contract
· Options for Board consideration to continue or discontinue activities under the DOE ARRA Weatherization Assistance Program grant
Action to be taken following Board approval:
The Department of Human Services will implement actions as directed by the Board of Supervisors.
Contact: Daniel Nielson, 642-7275