TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the Application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: Phase 4 General Distribution and any future phases and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City
Recommended Action
Approve the Application to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services CARES Act Provider Relief Fund: Phase 4 General Distribution and any future phases and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review, Should the Grant be Awarded to the City
Background Information
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has made an additional $17 billion in new funding available for Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 distribution for health care providers affected by COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is to be used for lost revenues and changes in operating expenses attributable to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fire Rescue previously received PRF Phase 1 Distribution on April 17, 2020 totaling $62,202.93 and PRF Phase 3 Distribution on December 16, 2020 totaling $2,068.90.
It is undetermined at this time what amount North Port Fire Rescue will be eligible for. The funding is a formula/methodology grant from the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act originating from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A formula grant means that the funding allocation is determined based on assessed revenue losses and expenses attributable to COVID-19, 2% of annual patient care revenue (if not previously received) and prior Provider Relief Fund distributions.
The funding application will be submitted by October 26, 2021. Formula grants are generally awarded as soon as the granting agency review is complete. The City Attorney previously determined on a prior Phase that legal review was not required for the attestation since it is conditions for accepting grant money and is not a contract.
Strategic Plan
Health and Public Safety
Financial Impact
Matching funds are not required for this grant.
Procurement
Not applicable
Attachments:
1. Grant Application - For reference purposes
Prepared by: Deanna Marshall, Business Manager
Department Director: Scott A. Titus, Fire Chief