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AGENDA BILL *** UPDATED 8/27/20*** McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-240
Meeting Date August 27, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for Approval of CARES Act Grant Funding for Broadband from Idaho Department of Commerce
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$771,063
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Federal CARES Act funding through the State of Idaho
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Completion before 12-15-20
Information Systems
CC
Originator
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a Federal Program to provide
emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Under the CARES Broadband Program, The City of McCall is eligible to receive an apportionment of CARES Act funding distributed through the State of Idaho, Department of Commerce.
On August 26, 2020, the Idaho Dept of Commerce announced that The City of McCall has been approved for $771,063 in CARES Act funding. Funds can be used for a wide range of operations,
maintenance and capital improvement projects. This funding will be used to install and splice fiber throughout the entirety of conduit already in the ground (~12 miles), Provide wireless
in 5 separate locations across the City for public access for distance learning and complete the bid alternate route of the Buried Conduit, Phase 2 project.
These funds are required to be spent on shovel ready projects that can be completed before December 15, 2020. Staff believes that this deadline can be met for the projects outlined
above.
The reviewed Agreement will come back to Council for approval on the September 10, 2020 Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve acceptance of the grant amount ($771,063) subject to review of the grant agreement by the City Attorney.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE
ACTION
June 18, 2020
Council approved submission of an Idaho CARES Act Broadband Grant application