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Home My WebLink AboutTRC packet for 8 19 21Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission Agenda Thursday, August 19, 2021, 7PM Emma J. Harvat Hall Iowa City City Hall 410 E. Washington Street In order to encourage input from the public, the Commission intends to offer the opportunity to participate in the meeting remotely. HOWEVER, THIS MEETING IS IN-PERSON, AND THOSE WISHING TO ENSURE THEIR ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING IN-PERSON. If you instead wish to participate remotely, you may attempt to do so by joining the meeting via Zoom by going to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z1lKoUxcSB2o-XLnk7tQlA. If you are asked for a meeting ID, enter Meeting ID: 923 5355 5433 to enter a 'Waiting Room' for the meeting. If you have no computer or smartphone, or a computer without a microphone, you can call in by phone by dialing (312) 626-6799 and entering the meeting ID when prompted. Meeting Agenda: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. READING OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & DISCUSSION 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 5, 2021 MEETING DATE 5. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Commentators shall address the TRC for no more than 5 minutes. Commissioners shall not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items). 6. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY KERNS AND WEST FOR TRC FACILITATOR AND NEXT STEPS*30-45 MINUTES 7. BUDGET PROPOSAL, REVISED BUDGET AND DISCUSSION ON WORK SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL FROM AUGUST 17, 2021 *10-15 MINUTES 8. PRESENTATION ON THE FOREST VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT BY CHARLIE EASTHAM *20-25 MINUTES 9. FUTURE MEETING DAY/TIME *5-10 MINUTES 10. DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY TOPICS: A. THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN & EXCLUDED WORKERS FUND UPDATES I. JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS II. RESPONSES FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS B. ENGAGING THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES C. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT 11. CORRESPONDENCE 12. COMMISSIONER & STAFF ANNOUCEMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT *The times listed in the agenda are the anticipated duration of that particular agenda item. The actual discussion may take more or less time than anticipated. If you will need a disability-related accommodation to participate in this meeting please contact the Equity Director, Stefanie Bowers, at 319-356-5022 or at stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your accessibility needs. AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 2021 MEETING PACKET CONTENTS AGENDA ITEM #3 • LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT AGENDA ITEM #4 • DRAFT MINUTES FROM AUGUST 5, 2021 MEETING DATE AGENDA ITEM #7 • DRAFTS 1 & 2 OF THE AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION ITEMIZED BUDGET PROPOSAL AGENDA ITEM #10 • EXCLUDED WORKERS COALITION SUPPORTING EVIDENCE FOR COMPLAINT • ARPA JOHNSON COUNTY INFORMATION • ARPA PRESENTATION (AUGUST 4, 2021) AGENDA ITEM #11 CORRESPONDENCE • EXAMPLE STRATEGIC PLANNING OUTLINE August 5, 2021 Draft Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Minutes Emma J. Harvat Hall City Hall Commissioners present: Amel Ali, Chastity Dillard (via Zoom), Wangui Gathua (via Zoom), Eric Harris, Clifton Johnson, Sikowiss (Christine Nobiss via Zoom), Kevin Rivera, Mohamed Traore. Commissioners not present: Daphney Daniel. Others present: Charlie Eastham (on behalf of the Center for Worker Justice) Staff present: Stefanie Bowers. Recommendations to City Council: Yes, the Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the land acknowledgement at their meetings and formal events and also require other City boards and commissions to do the same. Motion passed 8-0. Meeting called to order: 7:11. Reading of Land Acknowledgement: Rivera read the Land Acknowledgement, Approval of Minutes from the July 22, 2021: Traore moved, and Rivera seconded. Motion passes 7-0. Gathua not present for vote. Public Comment of Items not on the Agenda: None. Joint Recommendation with Human Rights Commission to the City Council on the use of Land Acknowledgement: Commissioners were updated on conversations with the Human Rights Commission on recommending that not only City Council, but also other boards/commissions be required to read/use the land acknowledgement. As a part of this joint initiative with the Human Rights Commission the TRC will work with them on creating a working group of TRC and HRC members to explore Indigenous issues and to meet with elders and Indigenous leaders on an ongoing basis. Lindley (HRC)and Rivera (TRC) will serve on this workgroup/taskforce. Motion by Rivera, seconded by Ali. Motion passes 8-0. There also was a brief discussion on “backlash” that has come to the attention of two TRC members on them supporting a land acknowledgement to the City Council. It was encouraged that persons or groups that may not agree with actions or opinions of the TRC or its members should come forward and speak to them about their concerns. Proposal and Budget Updates: Staff went over the requirement that in order to move to the next steps on this proposal which would include a presentation by the firm, members would need to score the submission at an 80% or higher. There appeared to be consensus by members to meet with the firm. The cost of this RFP is nearly $200,000 and so the TRC will need to discuss with the City Council how the hiring of this firm will raise the TRC’s budget submission. The work session with City Council scheduled for August 17, 2021, will be an opportunity to present their project plan and provide justifications on their budget. Some members of the TRC are surprised by the push back from the public and some City Council members but they plan to keep moving forward and progressing. They also acknowledge and thank those in the public who have supported them. Date Selection for Work Session with the City Council: The date selected for the City Council Work Session with the TRC is Tuesday, August 17, 2021. This date works for a majority of the TRC members, but some have prior conflicts and will not be able to attend. Update on Future Meeting Dates: Staff will send out a Doodle poll to see what days and times work best for a majority of Commission members. This will be an item of discussion at their next meeting. Update from the Education Subcommittee on Responding to the State of Iowa ban on Critical Race Theory (CRT): The subcommittee is working on and conducting research to look at CRT from a lot of different angles. The TRC would like to receive public feedback on CRT, provide educational outreach on CRT, and make a public statement in support of CRT. There are plans to reach out to other TRC commissions in other communities across the country to create a coalition of persons working on these same issues. It was also mentioned that the TRC should be calling/referring to CRT by what it really is which is anti-racism work. Strategic Planning Session: The Framework(s) used to complete the work: An overview of Strategic Doing was presented. The framework outlines: Where are we going? How will we get there? What assets do we have that we can build upon? What could we do? What opportunities emerge when we link and leverage assets? What should we do? Which opportunity is the “big easy”? What will we do? This framework wraps up by determining a time to review, what to do next? What did we learn? This will be discussed in more detail once a facilitator is on board with the TRC. Community Topics for Discussion: Excluded Workers Fund: Charlie Eastham representing the Center for Worker Justice asked the TRC to expand on their support for the Excluded Worker Fund by advocating for a variety of affordable housing options that would include mobile homes and other alternative structures that provide safe and affordable housing to persons. By expanding the reach, the TRC would be better able to assist more persons of color. Commission Announcements: Dillard thanked other members for their support of National Night Out and invited members to participate in the Pheasant Ridge Back to School Bash being held on Saturday, August 14 from 11-2. Rivera noted that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently expanded their definition of general assistance to include the elimination of a persons immigration status in order to qualify. Staff Announcements: None. Adjourn: 9:16 PM AD HOC TRUTH & RECONCILIATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE RECORD YEAR 2021 (Meeting Date) NAME TERM EXP. 4/15 4/29 5/13 5/27 6/10 6/24 7/8 7/22 8/5 8/19 9/2 9/16 9/30 10/7 Ali 6/22 X X X X X X X X X Daniel 6/22 X X X X X X O X O Dillard 6/22 X X X X O X X X X Gathua 6/22 X X X X X X X X X Johnson 6/22 X X X X X X X X X Harris 6/22 O X X X X X X X X Nobiss 6/22 X O X X X X X O X Rivera 6/22 X X X X X X X X X Traore 6/22 X X X X X X X X X KEY: X = Present O = Absent August 16, 2021 Iowa City Human Rights Commission Office of Equity and Human Rights HumanRightsCommission@iowa-city.org , humanrights@iowa-city.org Complaint of Discrimination In Public Accomodation, Retaliation, and Intimidation Against Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan, the County of Johnson County, and the City of Iowa City Iowa City Human Rights Commission: We are among the thousands of essential immigrant workers in Johnson County disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic but excluded from pandemic relief, stimulus checks, and unemployment insurance. Johnson County and Iowa City’s delay in investing millions of dollars in American Rescue Plan money to address these inequalities is an unfair discriminatory practice and a potential violation of the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance found in Title II of the City Code. According to the March 2019 Inclusive Outreach and Public Engagement workshop delivered to Iowa City, the disregard for minority group expression of urgency for prioritized allocation of financial relief is an example of institutional systemic implicit bias for racial injustice. The burdensome red tape restricting equal access to the city and county’s general assistance programs is also a form of unfair discrimination against excluded workers who, because of our precarious placement in the shadows of society, do not always have written documents proving income, expenses, financial losses, and other mandated but unnecessary requirements. The city and county’s delay removing these restrictive barriers to access is also a potential violation of the Title II Human Rights Ordinance. Need-based aid is not a substitute for universal pandemic relief like stimulus checks, and unemployment insurance. The general assistance programs are not, by themselves, a remedy for the on-going discrimination against excluded workers the city and county are complicit in. For the last four months, we have petitioned local governments for a redress of these grievances through the creation of an Excluded Workers Fund. The City Council continues to stall decision-making based on an artificially fixed timeline, as stated by City Manager Geoff Fruin, regardless of the urgent needs we have repeatedly expressed. Our financial struggles for the past 18 months without relief have yet to be recognized as urgent. We have nothing but urgency to keep working, to put food on the table and to keep a roof over our heads. We cannot be more clear about our challenges. In the meantime, instead of actively listening to our voices, on August 13, 2021, Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan appeared to retaliate against the immigrant community on social media by publicly questioning our immigration status and work history, another potential violation of Title II and the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. Sullivan’s comments ignore the reality of how undocumented immigrants and essential workers survive in this country. We will not allow elected officials to erase the lived experience of thousands of people who work, produce value, and pay taxes without being able to fully access earned benefits. According to an August 2020 report by the American Immigration Council, “u ndocumented immigrants in Iowa paid an estimated $82.5 million in federal taxes and $58.3 million in state and local taxes in 2018,” without access to benefits. Nearly 28,000 U.S. citizens in Iowa live with at least one family member who is undocumented. Mixed-status families lose out when even one of their loved ones is excluded from relief. In a Spanish-language pandemic impact survey circulated by the Fund Excluded Workers Coalition, 78 percent of 249 respondents reported losing their job or income since March 1, 2020. 93 percent reported they did not receive unemployment insurance. 62 percent reported they did not receive a stimulus check. An additional 16 percent reported one or more of their family members received a stimulus check but that others in their household did not. 78 percent of respondents reported that not everyone in their household received a stimulus check. In order to be made whole again, we call on the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to direct the leaders of Iowa City and Johnson County to stop their unfair discriminatory practices against essential immigrant workers and pass a fully-vested Excluded Workers Fund now, with no restrictions. On behalf of the Fund Excluded Workers Coalition, Ninoska Campos Cindy Zapata Manny Galvez Dr. Kathy Lee-Son Dr. Kevo Rivera Dr. Emily Sinnwell Mohamed Traore Eric Harris Barb Stanerson Katie Biechler Maureen Vasile Ann Houlahan Pat Bowen Kenn Bowen David Sterling Enclosures $54 Million Fund Excluded Workers Coalition demands: $20 million in direct cash assistance for up to 6,000 excluded workers, undocumented immigrants, previously incarcerated people, cash economy workers, and their families. $20 million in hazard pay bonuses of $1,600 each for up to 12,000 low-wage, public-sector, and essential workers in Johnson County who make less than $15 an hour. $5 million to purchase 54 new units of affordable and cooperative housing for immigrants, refugees, and previously incarcerated people. $3 million to expand public transit to late-nights and Sundays. $3 million for agrarian reform, to return stolen land back to Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color. $3 million to grassroots, BIPOC-led nonprofits and faith institutions, with annual budgets less than $250,000 and demonstrable bases of community support, who do not primarily rely on government funding. The 16-group Fund Excluded Workers coalition includes Iowa City Catholic Worker, Iowa City Ad-Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Iowa Freedom Riders, LULAC 308, LULAC Statewide Council, Great Plains Action Society, Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) Iowa, Iowa Student Action, SEIU Local 199, AFSCME 12, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, Corridor Community Action Network, Iowa City Mutual Aid Collective, Iowa City Democratic Socialists of America, Community Transportation Committee, and Veterans for Peace Iowa City. Source : Johnson County Iowa website ( https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/arpa ) US Treasury Interim Final Rule (link to PDF) - 151 page document 1 A framework for inclusive long-term economic recovery in Johnson County AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUND 1 2 CONTENTS BACKGROUND • American Rescue Plan Act • Local Fiscal Recovery Funds • Johnson County ARPA Leadership Team • Framework for Funding Priorities TIMELINE • Planning and Outreach • Informed Decision Making • Allocation and Administration • Oversight and Evaluation of Outcomes RESPONSIBILITY & ADMINISTRATION • Compliance • Capacity • Transparency FUNDING NEEDS ASSESSMENT • Progress Update • Public Input Session Schedule • Internal Funding Needs Assessment 3 RESOURCES TO RESPOND AND RECOVER Since the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was discovered in the United States in January 2020, the disease has infected over 32 million and killed more than 575,000 Americans. The disease impacted every part of life—social distancing became a necessity, businesses closed, schools transitioned to remote education, and millions of Americans lost their jobs. In April 2020, the national unemployment rate reached its highest level in more than 70 years following the most severe month-over-month decline in employment on record. Amid this once-in-a-century crisis, local governments have been called on to respond at an immense scale. On March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law by President Biden. The Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund is intended to provide support to local governments in responding to the impacts of COVID-19 in their communities. -U.S. Department of the Treasury, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Interim Final Rule (p. 2-6) OVERVIEW 4 ARPA FUNDING BREAKDOWN 5 LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS PREMIUM PAY FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS Offer additional support to those in critical infrastructure sectors. REPLACE PUBLIC SECTOR REVENUE LOSS Provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue. SUPPORT PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE Fund COVID-19 mitigation efforts. BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE Provide unserved or underserved locations with new or expanded broadband access. WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE Improve access to clean drinking water and invest in wastewater and stormwater infrastruture. ADDRESS NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS Respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, and the public sector. >To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality; >To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers; >For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year prior to the emergency (FY2019); and >To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. ALLOWABLE USES Action Plan STEP 5 Engagement STEP 4STEP 3 Preparation STEP 2 Stakeholder Mapping STEP 1 Engagement Strategy Engagem en t S t r a t e gy Stakeholder M a ppi ngAction Pl anEngagem e n t Preparation5-Step Approach to Stakeholder Engagement Set vision and develop best-practice formats for engagement and outreach efforts. Define criteria for identifying and prioritizing stakeholders, and select engagement mechanisms. Focus on long-term goals to drive the approach, determine logistics for engagement, and set the rules. Conduct the engagement itself, ensuring equitable stakeholder contributions and mitigating tension while remaining focused on priorities. Identify opportunities from feedback and determine actions, revisit goals, and plan next steps for follow-up and future engagement. 6 ARPA LEADERSHIP TEAM The Board of Supervisors is taking necessary steps to ensure Johnson County acts swiftly, responsibly, and equitably in the administration of our $29.3M ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocation. Planning and implementation will reflect the importance of public input, transparency, and accountability. This process involves engagement with residents, County departments and offices, surrounding public entities, and community stakeholders. MEMBERS Pat Heiden Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass Supervisor Mike Hensch Executive Director Donna Brooks Grants Coordinator Ray Forsythe Special Projects Manager Allison Wells Grants Assistant Kelli Andresen Communications Coordinator Ryan Maas Assistant County Attorney Dana Aschenbrenner Finance Director Dan Grady Budget Analyst The ARPA Leadership Team convened in February 2021, meets weekly, and is comprised of County staff, department heads, and elected officials responsible for the planning, compliance, disbursement, and reporting of federal funding. The purpose of the APRA Leadership Team is to: • create structure and operational support; • conduct research and outreach; • make informed recommendations to the Board; and • develop processes and procedures to ensure federal requirements are met and funding is effectively and equitably administered. 7 ACTION ITEMS ITEM 1 Lead with compliance ITEM 2 Recommend framework ITEM 3 Create work plan ITEM 4 Report activity ACTION ITEMS ITEM 1 Define long-term objectives ITEM 2 Identify opportunities ITEM 3 Develop metrics ITEM 4 Monitor and report ACTION ITEMS ITEM 1 Build website ITEM 2 Conduct surveys ITEM 3 Hold public input sessions ITEM 4 Apply the input BUILD STRUCTURE THROUGH FUNDING FRAMEWORK AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES Create procedures to ensure consistent and equitable processing. EVALUATE OUTCOMES FOR IMPACTS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Monitor activities through regular reporting, site visits, and SMART goals. CONDUCT OUTREACH TO DEVELOP FUNDING PRIORITIES AND INFORM DECISION-MAKING Develop mechanisms for consistent communication and equitable feedback. ARPA LEADERSHIPTEAM ACTIVITIES 02 0301 • Replace County budget deficits incurred as a result of COVID-19 closures and pandemic-related economic slowdown. • Respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector. • Prioritize short-term investments with lasting impacts. • Move quickly to stimulate recovery. ARPA allows local governments to invest in infrastructure and launch programs to support economic recovery and growth, with additional flexibility for the hardest-hit communities and families. • Immediacy • Inclusivity • Future Prosperity • Complementarity • Build a collaborative team for effective and equitable deployment of funds. • Explore Joint Entity committee for strategic investments and impact monitoring to avoid duplicated efforts. • Conduct a series of public input sessions in varying formats to meet the people where they are. 8 JOHNSON COUNTY It is the mission of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to enhance the quality of life of residents by providing exceptional public services in a collaborative, responsive, and fiscally- accountable manner. True to our mission, the Board will take a three-pronged approach to investing Johnson County's ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funding: STABILIZE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EQUITY- FOCUSED RESPONSE STRATEGIZE TOGETHER TO INVEST IN FUTURE PROSPERITY ORGANIZE OUR RESOURCES TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE RECOVERY 9 02 INCLUSIVITY ARPA funding should be used to address the systemic public health and economic challenges that contributed to more severe impacts of the pandemic among low-income communities and people of color. Public benefits navigators or "community navigators" can be funded to assist community members and ensure equitable access to technical and capital assistance. 04 COMPLEMENTARITY ARPA investments can boost Johnson County priorities all ready in place through strategic planning, economic development planning, and comprehensive planning. Johnson County will utilize ARPA funds to complement existing County plans and priorities. 01 IMMEDIACY Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide an infusion of resources to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. Funding objectives support urgent COVID-19 response efforts, replace public sector revenue loss, and prioritize immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses.03 FUTURE PROSPERITY Johnson County will receive two ARPA disbursements over a year. Funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026. Local leaders have a chance to invest in future prosperity by prioritizing long-term inclusive economic growth over brief stimulus spending. 10 Guiding Principles for ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Investments 1. Assess government operations and community needs to develop a plan for recovery. Build a framework that supports consistent, responsive, and inclusive action. Rebuild public sector capacity by rehiring staff and implementing economic relief programs. 2. Mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through equity-focused services. Enhance public health data systems, make capital investments in public facilities to meet pandemic operational needs, and support medical and public health services for vulnerable populations. 3. Use each revenue source strategically. Identify linkages between community needs and other funded programs under the American Rescue Plan Act. Align funding priorities with other public entities. Save Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for gaps and priorities not eligible for other federal and state assistance programs. 4. Prioritize relief and recovery efforts to help disproportionately impacted populations and communities, including residents, workers, and small businesses. 5. Invest in housing, address educational disparities, and promote healthy childhood environments. >Promote healthy childhood environments, including new or expanded high-quality childcare. >Address educational disparities through new or expanded early learning services. >Expand services to address social, emotional, and mental health needs. >Address health disparities and social determinants of health through funding for community health workers, public benefit navigators, remediation of lead hazards, and community violence intervention programs. Serving the hardest-hit communities and families: 11 1 2 3 • Assistance to unemployed workers and job training • Food, housing, cash, and other assistance to households (proportionate) • Survivor's benefits for family members of COVID-19 victims • Loans and grants to mitigate financial hardship • Loans, grants, and in-kind assistance to implement COVID-19 prevention or mitigation tactics • Technical assistance • Rehire staff • Replenish state unemployment insurance funds • Administer economic relief programs WORKERS & FAMILIES SMALL BUSINESSES PUBLIC SECTOR ADDRESS NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS ASSISTANCE STRATEGIES FOR FISCAL RECOVERY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH To help alleviate the economic hardships caused by the pandemic, Local Fiscal Recovery Funds enable Johnson County to provide a wide range of assistance to individuals and households, small businesses, and impacted industries. To achieve these goals, Johnson County may employ this funding to execute a broad array of loan, grant, in-kind assistance, and counseling programs to enable small businesses to rebound from the downturn. 4 • Tourism, travel, and hospitality • Other similarly affected sectors IMPACTED INDUSTRIES 12 PREMIUM PAY FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES Fiscal Recovery Funds may be used to provide premium pay (an additional $13/hour up to $25k per individual) to eligible workers performing work during the COVID-19 public health emergency or to provide grants to third-party employers with eligible workers performing essential work. >Any work performed by an employee of state, local, or tribal government >Workers at farms, food production facilities, grocery stores, and restaurants >Janitors and sanitation workers >Public health and safety staff >Childcare workers, educators, and other school staff >Social service and human services staff >Staff at nursing homes, hospitals, and home care settings Essential work is defined as: • Work involving regular in-person interactions or regular physical handling of items that were also handled by others • A worker would NOT be engaged in essential work, and accordingly may not receive premium pay, for telework performed from a residence. Other previsions related to premium pay: • • Premium pay can be retroactive. • • Recipients have discretion to designate additional sectors. • • Additional reporting requirements in certain cases (grants to third-party employers). Planning & Outreach2 ARPA Enactment & Guidance1 Informed Decision Making & Board Action3 Allocation & Administration4 Oversight & Evaluation of Outcomes5 March 2021 December 2026 TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES AND PERTINENT DEADLINES AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT February 22, 2021: ARPA Leadership Team convenes at Johnson County March 11, 2021: President signs ARPA into law May 10, 2021: U.S. Treasury releases guidance May 20, 2021: Johnson County receives first tranche of Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocation August 31, 2021: Interim report due to U.S. Treasury October 31, 2021: First quarterly project and expenditure report is due to U.S. Treasury May 2022: Second tranche of allocation arrives December 31, 2024: ARPA funds must be obligated December 31, 2026: ARPA funds must be spent FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 14 >Follow allowable uses under ARPA >Comply with State and local laws and ordinances >Convene all stakeholders and build consensus >Communicate with other local public entities >Collaborate with community partners and service organizations >Ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance throughout >Use organizational planning documents for complementarity RESPONSIBILITY AND ADMINISTRATION The Board of Supervisors is the legislative body of Johnson County and has the ultimate decision-making authority on the use of ARPA Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The Board will use thoughtful strategic planning processes, including: ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES Consider Johnson County's current organizational capacity, including: • Core capabilities • What JC does well • What JC could do better • Knowledge base • Prerequisite knowledge and skills needed to carryout ARPA planning, oversight, management, reporting, and compliance. • What we have vs. what we need • Change capability • Consider the speed with which Johnson County is able to redirect its resources and mobilize toward providing new or different public services. • Organizational culture • Johnson County's current values and beliefs and how they affect ongoing development of capacity. Johnson County's structures, processes, and systems institutionalize procedures and expectations to ensure consistent execution regardless of staff or leadership changes. County systems and processes give structure to the organization, support its key functions, and embed routine practices. Consider: • Governance and decision- making structures • Policies, operating procedures, and process documentation needs. • Adopting a county-wide approach to ARPA processes and reporting. Inventory Johnson County's current organizational resources including: • Staffing • What we have • What we need • Fiscal resources • Leverage Local Fiscal Recovery Fund allocation with other funding sources. • Facilities, equipment, and technology • What we have • What we need • Information resources • What we have • What we need 15 EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION COMPLIANCE Johnson County will follow U.S. Treasury guidance, allowable uses, and federal requirements. TRANSPARENCY Johnson County will host public input sessions, provide regular updates at BOS work sessions and DHEO meetings, and use clear, consistent, and accessible communication. ACCOUNTABILITY Johnson County ARPA Leadership Team will develop guiding principles, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure equity and compliance. 16 INITIAL ACTION STEPS The ARPA Leadership Team will provide regular updates to the Board of Supervisors as we move forward. >Meet with Supervisors one-on-one >Present findings of funding needs assessment >Finalize framework and guiding principles for funding priorities >Schedule public input sessions and conduct targeted outreach >Set timeline and goals for ARPA funding deployment PROGRESS UPDATE Johnson County Board of Supervisors Work Session Wednesday, August 4, 2021 • Outreach and Engagement • Public Input Survey Update • Public Input Session Schedule • Funding Needs Assessment Results • Tuesday, June 1: ARPA Public Input Survey shared to Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor. • Thursday, June 3: ARPA Public Input Survey shared in JoCo Weekly. • Thursday, June 10: ARPA column shared in JoCo Weekly. • Friday, June 11: Updated ARPA Public Input Survey shared to Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor. • Friday, July 23: ARPA at the Johnson County Fair shared on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. • Monday, July 26: ARPA Day at the Johnson County Fair shared on Facebook and Twitter. • Monday, August 2: General Assistance funding and eligibility expansion shared on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor. Wrote and dissemminated news release. SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC MEETINGS COLLABORATION OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT The ARPA Leadership Team conducted the following outreach and communication efforts to increase local engagement, reach stakeholders, and initiate internal and external input efforts: • Tuesday, April 20: ARPA Update at DHEO Meeting • Wednesday, May 26: ARPA Update at BOS Meeting • Wednesday, June 9: ARPA Update at BOS Meeting • Tuesday, June 15: ARPA Update at DHEO Meeting • Wednesday, June 30: ARPA Update at BOS Meeting • Wednesday, July 7: ARPA Update on Bolton & Menk Contract at BOS Meeting • Thursday, July 22: Bolton & Menk Contract approved • Monday, July 26: Staffed Listening Posts at the Johnson County Fair to engage residents and share ARPA survey • Wednesday, August 4: ARPA Update at BOS Meeting • Tuesday, May 25 through Wednesday, August 11: Met with more than 15 Johnson County departments, offices, and committess to discuss funding needs assessments. • Monday, June 14 through December 31: Released RFP for public input development and facilitation. Procured professional services. • Tuesday, June 15: Met with City of Iowa City to discuss ARPA strategic planning. • Thursday, July 8: Met with City of Tiffin to discuss ARPA eligible projects. • Thursday, July 15: Met with City of Lone Tree to discuss ARPA eligible projects. • Wednesday, July 21: Met with City of University Heights to discuss ARPA eligible projects. • Monday, August 2: Attended Lone Tree Council Meeting and Work Session to discuss ARPA. 18 WHAT DO YOU VALUE ABOUT JOHNSON COUNTY? ◆ Diversity ◆ Range of opportunities for education ◆ Healthcare, recreation, art, and culture ◆ Technology, fine medical facilities, ease of traffic, and multicultural community ◆ Great school system ◆ Great neighbors ◆ Public health leadership ◆ Open mindedness of many residents ◆ ◆ Policy that support social needs ◆ Good neighborhoods ◆ Many activities for all ages and interests ◆ Multicultural with people from all over the world ◆ Good healthcare ◆ I love that Johnson County is a progressive beacon of light in a grim-looking Iowa ◆ The open-minded people that populate the county ◆ The breadth and depth of experiences, the cultural opportunities, and the health care facilities ◆ Schools and job opportunities ◆ Medical facilities ◆ The diversity of the population and progressive ideals ◆ Natural resources ◆ Coralville Reservoir ◆ All the green space ◆ The progressive people ◆ The farmland mixed with urban ◆ The general culture of inclusion ◆ The fact that our community is diversifying rapidly ◆ The opportunities for community engagement and support ◆ Essential services ◆ It's home ◆ Diverse population ◆ Clean roads and air ◆ All the parks ◆ Access to clear air/natural resources ◆ Cultural diversity/events ◆ Access to healthcare ◆ Community, amenities, and culture ◆ The people ◆ The strong sense of community and kindness of the residents ◆ Quality of life, fair governance, cost of living, and diversity ◆ Iowa City Public Library ◆ ◆The interplay between rural and urban settings and the way this interplay leads to intellectual rural folks and caring urban folks ◆ The people, the parks and open spaces, and the cultural offerings ◆ The open communication from Iowa City mayor and councilors ◆ I like living in a college town and a progressive community ◆ I like how Johnson County is a caring area ◆ Our progressive bend ◆ The values that create a desire to improve things ◆ Multitude of opportunities for work, recreation, and good education ◆ Nice place to live in general ◆ Educational opportunities, diversity, and friendliness ◆ ◆ Ease of living ◆ Ability to bike to work ◆ Love the small business community and arts access ◆ The Growth and Development of Iowa City, Tiffin, Coralville and North Liberty ◆ The push for bike friendly county ◆ Connecting and improving paths and trials allowing accessibility thoughtout Johnson County for commuting and recreational bikers ◆ Johnson County has a fierce commitment to social justice and it has so many organizations that cater to the different needs of a community ◆ The school system is excellent ◆ I was impressed that the Board considers what's good for the kids and pushes for it regardless of the politics ◆ My kids have been exposed to so many opportunities to learn ◆ The churches here are welcoming and also play a large role in social justice ◆ Being close to a Level I Trauma Center, University Hospitals, is very reassuring ◆ Diversity and access to the arts ◆ ◆ Running and biking trails, public parks and dog parks, safe place to live ◆ Access to outdoor recreation and trails ◆ Quality of life ◆ Vibrancy of college town ◆ Small city feel, but nice rural areas too ◆ Diversity and education ◆ Safety ◆ Community minded-ness ◆ Arts ◆ I value the diversity of Johnson County and acceptance of those including myself who have been marginalized and increasingly left out of public discourse and discriminated against at the state level ◆ That the local government reaches out with surveys like these to get public input on decisions ◆ Close-knit community, residents looking out for each other ◆ Its diversity and the community here working to create change to systemic oppression ◆ Strong conservative values on the north side of the County ◆ I like the people here and that there are a lot of trees ◆ The amazing trail system for running and biking ◆ ARPA PUBLIC INPUT SURVEY RESULTS As of July 31, 2021, Johnson County's public input survey had collected 298 total responses; 268 respondents finished greater than 60% of the survey. The survey is available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Thursday, August 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Social Hall 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City Date, Time, and Location Targeted Session 01 Visioning session and roundtable discussion for Johnson County nonprofits and service providers. 02 03 04 05 06 Monday, August 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center, Social Hall 220 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City Open-house listening session for urban communities (Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, and University Heights). Monday, September 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location TBD Addressing negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (residents, workers, business owners, impacted industries, and previously-excluded residents). Tuesday, September 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location TBD Facilitated session for rural residents and small communities in Northern Johnson County (Oxford, Tiffin, Solon, Shueyville, Swisher, and unincorporated areas). Tuesday, October 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location TBD Facilitated session for rural residents and small communities in Southern Johnson County (Hills, Lone Tree, and unincorporated areas). Wednesday, October 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Johnson County Administration Building, BOS Board Room 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City Comprehensive town hall session/public meeting (Zoom option available). 20 ARPA PUBLIC INPUT SESSION SCHEDULE Johnson County will host a series of public input sessions to engage the community by conducting interviews, questionaires, and forums with urban and rural residents, small businesses, early learning and childhood services, public health professionals, nonprofit organizations, impacted industries, workers, and other local governments and entities. Increased cleaning and training of SEATS drivers to introduce COVID-19 mitigation techniques. SEATS Paratransit Estimated Budget: $34,776 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Reduce spread of COVID-19 among a high-risk population. GPS Monitoring Program for domestic violence, sexual assault, and forcible felony offenders. Sheriff's Office Estimated Budget: Salary and benefits of two FT deputy sheriffs, one vehicle, and GPS hardware and software 02 Enhance safety for victims of violence, reduce jail population, and allow offenders access to employment and support systems. Johnson County Departments and Offices were asked to complete an internal Funding Needs Assessment to gauge economic impacts of COVID-19 and identify opportunities for expanded or improved public services based on allowable use. These results are organized by U.S. Treasury Expenditure Category. County of Johnson Funding Needs Assessment Results: 1.4 PUBLIC HEALTH: PREVENTION IN CONGREGATE SETTINGS Expenses for disinfection of public areas and other facilities in response to COVID-19. (b, 1, xi) Expand Johnson County Medical Examiner workspace to allow for socially-distanced offices and additional staff. Medical Examiner Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Increase employee safety and workspace in response to operational challenges presented by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Invest in new HVAC system for County buildings. Physical Plant and Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Improve ventilation to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other potential pathogens. 1.7 PUBLIC HEALTH: CAPITAL INVESTMENTS OR PHYSICAL PLANT CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACILITIES THAT RESPOND TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Capital investments in public facilities to meet COVID-19 related operational needs. (b, 1, i v) COVID-19 related expenses in congregate living facilities, including incarceration settings. (b, 1, iii) Expenses for the improvement of ventilation systems in congregate settings, public health facilities, or other public facilities. (b, 1, xvi) 03 04 Building adaptations and physical plant improvements to space out employees and public service areas. Physical Plant and Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided Keep employees socially distanced to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and other potential pathogens. Implement infection prevention measures while providing government services. Adaptation costs for public buildings to implement COVID-19 mitigation tactics. (IFR 18-19) Purchase RM Pay cashless payment system for SEATS Paratransit. SEATS Paratransit Estimated Budget: Not provided Reduce potential spread of COVID-19 by limiting contact between riders and drivers. Capital investments in public facilities to meet COVID-19-related operational needs. (b, 1, i v) 21 Hire an additional medical investigator to support data aggregation and public health reporting efforts. Medical Examiner Estimated Budget: $100,379.26 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Reduce overtime and staff burnout in response to increased caseloads seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, including higher rates of suicide and drug overdose deaths. 1.9 PUBLIC HEALTH: PAYROLL COSTS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND OTHER PUBLIC SECTOR STAFF RESPONDING TO COVID-19 Payroll and covered benefit expenses for public safety, public health, health care, human services, and similar em- ployees to the extent that the employee’s time is spent mit- igating or responding to the COVID-19 public health emer- gency. (b, 2) Expand eligibility and benefit amount for the General Assistance Program. Social Services and Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $775,000 to $1M Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide short-term relief to residents in the most need, enables self-sufficiency. Direct payments to workers who were ineligible for previous relief programs. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $2M 02 Provide short-term relief to residents in the most need, enables self-sufficiency. 2.2 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE: RENT, MORTGAGE, AND UTILITY AID Assistance to households. (b, 8) Assistance to households. (b, 8) 22 Eviction Diversion Program Social Services Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Decrease number of evictions, stabilize households in crisis, and reduce homelessness. 2.5 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE: EVICTION PREVENTION Programs or services that address housing insecurity, lack of affordable housing, or homelessness. (b, 12, ii) Provide infrastructure and capital needs funding for local nonprofit housing programs. Social Services and Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $1M Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide overhead support for organizations already operating programs in Johnson County. Fund the Wage Theft Recovery Program through the Center for Worker Justice. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $50,000 02 Provide resources for workers to recover legally-earned wages from employers, increasing economic security of those residents. 2.10 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: AID TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Assistance to nonprofit organizations, including loans, grants, in-kind assistance or other services that responds to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. (b, 7) Assistance to nonprofit organizations, including loans, grants, in-kind assistance or other services that responds to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. (b, 7) Hire a consultant to create an inclusive economic development plan for strong, equitable economic recovery and growth. Planning, Development, and Sustainability and Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $50,000 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide data collection services and create a plan for an increased tax base, more high quality jobs, and increased quality of life. Provide training and government navigation services for Johnson County residents interested in opening their own child care centers. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Increase number of licensed child care centers available in Johnson County; empower immigrant small business owners; increase intercultural child care opportunities. 2.9 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE (GENERAL) Assistance to small businesses including technical assistance. (b, 6); Aid to impacted industries. (b, 9) Assistance to small businesses including technical assistance. (b, 6) 03 04 Build commercial kitchen for residents and local businesses to use. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided Provide access for residents to get commercial kitchen experience and utilize commercial kitchens for small business ventures. Increase opportunities for members of under represented groups. Assistance to small businesses including technical assistance. (b, 6) Create a grant program specifically for minority businesses. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided Increase opportunities for members of underrepresented groups to open small businesses. Assistance to small businesses including technical assistance. (b, 6) 03 Provide capital needs of local arts organizations. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $250,000 Stabilize arts-centered nonprofits to improve quality of life for Johnson County residents. Assistance to nonprofit organizations, including loans, grants, in-kind assistance or other services that responds to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. (b, 7) 23 Provide discounted fares for low-income individuals utilizing Iowa City and Coralville buses by July 2022. Social Services Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Reduce the financial burden of transportation on some of the lowest income households, enable transportation of workers to local jobs. 2.13 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: OTHER ECONOMIC SUPPORT Programs or services that facilitate access to health and social services for disproportionally impacted communities. (b, 12, i) Fund proposed exhibits for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $275,000 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide interpretive and contextual signage and displays for education and tourism. Investigate alternative transportation options in Johnson County including CRANDIC rail system, Johnson County regional transit authority, and driverless buses in Iowa City. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Increase transportation options for residents of Johnson County. 2.11 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: AID TO TOURISM, TRAVEL, OR HOSPITALITY Aid to tourism, travel, and hospitality that responds to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. (b, 9) Aid to tourism, travel, and hospitality that responds to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. (b, 9) Rehire 5 FTE SEATS employees lost in FY21. SEATS Paratransit Estimated Budget: $180,000 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide salary and benefits to five employees to get back to 30 FTE and to accommodate planned increases in SEATS service. 2.14 NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS: REHIRING PUBLIC SECTOR STAFF Payroll, covered benefit, and other costs associated with the recipient increasing the number of its employees up to the number of employees that it employed on January 27, 2020. (b, 3) 24 Create affordable childcare program on county-owned property. Board of Supervisors and Social Services Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Increase number of trained childcare providers and increase affordable childcare options. Create public-private partnership to both train new providers (work with Kirkwood) and provide great care. Pay workers a living wage. 3.6 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: HEALTHY CHILDHOOD ENVIRONMENTS: CHILD CARE New or expanded childcare. (b, 12, iv, A) Increase opportunities for positive youth development and social, emotional, and mental health supports by December 31, 2022. Social Services Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Expand out-of-school time opportunities that increase social and emotional competence, reduce social isolation, and build youth protective factors. Increase access to mental health supports for youth especially youth from marginalized communities and those without medical insurance coverage. Reduce number of youth in the juvenile justice system, which will reduce detention costs. 3.4 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: EDUCATION ASSISTANCE: SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Educational and evidence-based services to address the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students. (b, 12, iii, C) Invest in the Wages Program. Board of Supervisors and Social Services Estimated Budget: $250,000 02 Improve quality of care, reduce the cost of care, and increase wages of childcare providers. New or expanded childcare. (b, 12, iv, A) Create incentive program for state-funded child slots. Social Services Estimated Budget: $200,000 03 Increase number of state-funded child slots by at least 20 percent.New or expanded childcare. (b, 12, iv, A) Increase number of county-owned affordable housing units, prioritizing households 30% AMI and below. Invest in Carquest project and renovate Capitol and Prentiss Street units. Social Services Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Increase number of affordable housing units in Qualified Census Tracts (QCT). 3.10 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: HOUSING SUPPORT: AFFORDABLE HOUSING Development of affordable housing to increase supply of affordable and high-quality living units. (b, 12, ii, B) 25 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Social Services Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Utilize one of the most successful methods of reducing poverty and concentrated areas of low economic opportunity. 3.12 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: HOUSING SUPPORT: OTHER HOUSING ASSISTANCE Housing vouchers and assistance relocating to neighborhoods with higher levels of economic opportunity and to reduce concentrated areas of low economic opportunity. (b, 12, ii, C) Home repair program, especially targeting rural and elderly residents. Board of Supervisors and Social Services Estimated Budget: $300,000 02 Maintain older housing stock. Allow individuals to age in place, increase housing value. Expand existing program. Programs or services that address housing insecurity, lack of affordable housing, or homelessness. (b, 12, ii) Community Health Worker partnership with local nonprofits. Public Health Estimated Budget: Training costs and part-time salary and benefits per employee. Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Strengthen community partnerships, reduce physical contact with public, and increase client hours. 3.14 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS OR BENEFITS NAVIGATORS Programs or services that facilitate access to health and social services. (b, 12, i) Expenses to improve efficacy of public health programs. (b, 10) Mobile health clinic van. Public Health Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Increase Johnson County residents’ access to health services, including testing for radon. Programs or services that facilitate access to health and social services. (b, 12, i) Expenses to improve efficacy of public health programs. (b, 10) Community-based doulas and scholarships for doula education. Public Health Estimated Budget: Not provided 03 Increase number of doulas in community, particularly BIPOC doulas. Increase number of safe births. Work with the State's doula program to build an incubator-style program. Programs or services that facilitate access to health and social services. (b, 12, i) Expenses to improve efficacy of public health programs. (b, 10) Increase hours and days of SEATS Paratransit service. SEATS and Social Services Estimated Budget: $406,966 04 Increase in rural ridership—up to 3,000 rural trips in FY22.Programs or services that facilitate access to health and social services. (b, 12, i) Hire additional Social Services Navigator. Social Services Estimated Budget: $90,000 in annual salary and benefits 05 Assist more residents in obtaining the services they need.Programs or services that facilitate access to health and social services. (b, 12, i) 26 Home repair program, including lead remediation to promote healthy homes and childhood environments. Board of Supervisors and Social Services Estimated Budget: $300,000 annually Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Address health disparities and social determinatnts of health by remediating lead paint and reducing lead hazards. 3.15 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: LEAD REMEDIATION Remediation of lead paint and other lead hazards for disproportionately impacted populations and communities. (b, 12, i, B) Provide material and social support for residents returning from incarceration to reduce recidivism. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Financial assistance through community-based organizations, financial coaching, and peer navigators. 3.16 SERVICES TO DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES: SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTIONS Community violence intervention programs. (b, 12) Create internship/apprenticeship program targeting youth of color at Secondary Roads. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 03 Increase employment opportunities for youth of color; provide job training (CDL licensing). Community violence intervention programs. (b, 12) Youth safety initiatives, including expansion of out-of-school activities for youth. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Provide activities for youth out of school to combat boredom and reduce opportunities for committing crimes. Community violence intervention programs. (b, 12) Premium pay for eligible Medical Examiner staff. Medical Examiner Estimated Budget: $71,431.25 (for additional $5 an hour) to $142,862.50 (for additional $10 an hour) Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Support to essential workers to alleviate staff burnout. 4.1 PREMIUM PAY: PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES Premium pay to essential workers. (c) Premium pay for eligible Treasurer's Office staff. Treasurer Estimated Budget: Not provided 03 Offer compensation for County workers who had the most exposure to alleviate staff burnout. Premium pay to essential workers. (c) Premium pay for eligible SEATS staff. SEATS Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Offer competitive pay to essential workers who faced high exposure. Premium pay to essential workers. (c) 27 Provide premium pay to Johnson County Historic Poor Farm staff and farm workers. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide premium pay to workers who grew food for 15 food assistance agencies in Johnson County. 4.2 PREMIUM PAY: PRIVATE SECTOR: GRANTS TO OTHER EMPLOYERS Premium pay to essential workers. (c) Fund a planning study for the creation of rural water and/or sewer system districts. Planning, Development, and Sustainability Estimated Budget: $50,000 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Data collection and would create a plan for more population den- sity, affordable housing options, coordinated growth, expanded economic development options. 5.4 INFRASTRUCTURE: CLEAN WATER: COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Investments. (e, 1) Improve Johnson County Historic Poor Farm sewer infrastructure. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 03 Provide the water and sewer infrastructure necessary to build a commercial kitchen facility and support activities outlined under the Johnson Couty Historic Poor Farm Master Plan. Clean Water State Revolving Fund Investments. (e, 1) Develop and implement Iowa River watershed projects, including management of wet weather discharges and watershed partnerships to address nonpoint sources of pollution. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 02 Plan and manage the Iowa River watershed to improve the quality of water and future flood resiliency. Clean Water State Revolving Fund Investments. (e, 1) 28 Provide broadband service to Johnson County Historic Poor Farm and surrounding area. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Increase the capacity for programming and future development at the JCHPF and surrounding area. 5.16 INFRASTRUCTURE: BROADBAND: “LAST MILE” PROJECTS Necessary investment in broadband infrastructure. (e, 2) Fund a study to determine broadband internet needs and necessary steps to expand and implement broadband access. Board of Supervisors and Planning, Development, and Sustainability Estimated Budget: $50,000 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Provide data collection services and create a plan for increased capacity and opportunties for business and residential development. 5.17 INFRASTRUCTURE: BROADBAND: OTHER PROJECTS Necessary investment in broadband infrastructure. (e, 2) 29 Replace County revenue loss and fill budget shortfalls. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $1,000,000 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Enable Johnson County to fully assist residents while ensuring the continuity of government operations. 6.1 REVENUE REPLACEMENT: PROVISION OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES Provision of government services to the extent of a reduction in the recipient’s general revenue, as calculated. (d, 1) Translation services for public input survey. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $750 Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Make survey accessible to residents who speak languages other than English. 7.1 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES “Treasury urges State, territorial, Tribal, and local governments to engage their constituents and communities in developing plans to use these payments, given the scale of funding and its potential to catalyze broader economic recovery and rebuilding.” (IFR, 9) Hire public input facilitation team to coordinate, facilitate, and analyze public input sessions. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: $37,479 02 Procure professional services to develop, facilitate, and report on public input to ensure inclusive funding recommendations and informed decision-making. “Treasury urges State, territorial, Tribal, and local governments to engage their constituents and communities in developing plans to use these payments, given the scale of funding and its potential to catalyze broader economic recovery and rebuilding.” (IFR, 9) Hire data analyst/administrative assistant for Medical Examiner’s Office. Medical Examiner Estimated Budget: $60,168.88 (Pay Grade 9) Project Description Measurable Outcome Allowable Use 01 Relieve administrative burden and 'other duties as assigned' workload from medical investigators to more sufficiently track data for public health and prevention programs. 7.2 ADMINISTRATIVE: EVALUATION AND DATA ANALYSIS Expenses related to establishing or enhancing public health data systems. (b, 1, xvii) 30 Provide technical assistance and guidance for Johnson County entities and organizations, as needed. Board of Supervisors Estimated Budget: Not provided 03 Provide staff expertise and compliance/reporting guidance to communities and organizations lacking capacity to ensure an inclusive and equitable recovery. Expenses to improve efficacy of public health programs. (b, 10) Hire student interns for Public Health. Public Health Estimated Budget: Salary costs for student interns 02 Provide work and training experience to students while making progress on nonemergent projects and strategic plan projects. Expenses related to establishing or enhancing public health data systems. (b, 1, xvii) Expenses to improve efficacy of public health programs. (b, 10) CONTACT INFO 913 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Donna Brooks, Grants Coordinator Phone: 319-688-8012 https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/arpa dbrooks@johnsoncountyiowa.gov THANK YOU! Example [Mini] Outline on Strategic Planning 1.Framing Question - “what are we here to do/accomplish?” 2.Mapping Assets - the asset has to be “offered or shared” by the individual that “possesses” it a.Physical/Natural Assets b.Skills/Knowledge Assets c.Social Assets d.Capital Assets - can be your own, or of those that you know or have access to 3.Linking Assets 4.Action Decisions a.What should we do? - test “Big Easy” over 30 days i.Rank all opportunities to find the “Big Easy” 1.High impact vs. Low impact / Difficult vs. Easy a.Looking for the best balance between “Easy”, and “High Impact” 5.** Pathfinder Project: “begin with the end in mind” a.Setting Guideposts (30/30/30) i.In the next 90 days I will have: ii.In 60 days I will need to: iii.In 30 days I will need to: 1.Something you can do for 45min - 1 hour each week