Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
A Resolution to Appropriate Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund Proceeds Assigned To Grant Fund #258, Reserved For District 2 Appropriations To The DeKalb Library Foundation, Inc. For The Purpose Of Reimbursement for Maintaining Security By Providing Technology For Broadband Access by the DeKalb County Public Library To Residents In DeKalb County Affected By The COVID-19 Pandemic. (Estimated Cost of $69,500)
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Information Contact: Commissioner Jeff Rader
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To approve a resolution to appropriate District 2 Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund proceeds assigned to Grant Fund #258, for the purpose of reimbursement for 200 hot spots for 200 DeKalb County residents, providing technology for broadband access within DeKalb County for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEED/IMPACT:
Public relief is needed to counter the impact of the Coronavirus. This District 2 CARES ACT Funding from Grant Fund #258, will place resources with the DeKalb Library Foundation, Inc. who will coordinate with DeKalb County Public Library to provide relief and support to residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
200 Verizon hotspots for monthly subscription reimbursement for a Total estimated cost of $69,500.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The funding will come from District 2 CARES ACT Funding from Grant Fund #258 and be appropriated via the DeKalb Library Foundation, Inc. to the DeKalb County Public Library as listed in the Resolution.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the resolution to appropriate District 2 Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund proceeds assigned to Grant Fund #258, as provided in the attached resolution attached.