Submitted By
Lisa Shelley, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
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Agenda Item Title
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A Motion to Direct Staff to Create a Day Care COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
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Overview
Overview
President Scaman, Trustee Robinson and Trustee Walker-Peddakotla requested this item be on the next agenda for discussion.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
If directed by the Village Board, staff will propose a program similar to the one for the Village’s existing COVID-19 business recovery grants by which a standard amount could be sought by day cares upon receipt of recquired documentation.
Fiscal Impact
A standard amount, similar to the business recovery program, will be recommended after staff contacts the Early Childhood Collaboration to understand the need.
Background
As noted above, if the Village Board directs, staff will contact the Early Childhood Collaboration to understand the needs expressed by the day cares and will recommend a program similar to theone of the COVID-19 business recovery programs. The Village Board would then review a draft program for adoption at the April 11, 2022 special meeting.
Alternatives
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Previous Board Action
There are a variety of ARPA sponsored programs the Village Board has approved over the last year. These programs are listed on the Village’s website on the page dedicated to ARPA.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
Previously, the Village Board directed some of the programs be reviewed by the Community Development Citizen Advisory Commission. Other programs were approved directly by the Village Board.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
If directed, staff intends to bring forward a draft recovery grant program for day cares at the April 11, 2022 special meeting.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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