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Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 08, 2020 Board Members 1:30 PM Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4 Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1 Steve Chucri District 2 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Bill Gates, District 3 Maricopa County, Arizona Steve Gallardo, District 5 (and the Boards of Directors of the Flood Control District, Library District, Stadium District, Improvement County Manager Districts, and/or Board of Deposit) Joy Rich Clerk of the Board "The mission of Maricopa County is Fran McCarroll to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary public services to its residents so Meeting Location they can enjoy living in healthy and Supervisors' Auditorium safe communities” 205 W Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, convened in Special Session at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 08, 2020, in the Supervisors' Auditorium, 205 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85003, with the following members present: Clint Hickman, Chairman, District 4; Jack Sellers, Vice Chairman, District 1; Steve Chucri, District 2; Bill Gates, District 3; and Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board; Joy Rich, County Manager; Andrea Cummings, Legal Counsel (telephonically); and Lori Medaris, Minutes Coordinator. 1. PRESENTATION REGARDING CARES FUNDS (C-06-20-551-P-00) Presentation and discussion regarding the allocation of CARES funds. Lee Ann Bohn, Assistant County Manager Marcy Flanagan, Public Health Director Bruce Liggett, Human Services Director LeeAnn Bohn began the presentation and stated Maricopa County received. $399 million for COVID-19 mitigation to be spent by December 30, 2020 and noted the virus is constantly evolving. The U.S. Treasury Department is updating guidelines approximately every two weeks. The categories are broad and allow for flexibility. She said $83.5 million will be used for Essential Health and Emergency Response aimed at protecting residents and the most vulnerable. She introduced Marcy Flanagan. Ms. Flanagan explained that $67 million is being allocated for the following: Protecting our residents: Contact Tracing: $15 million COVID Testing Services: $25 million Enhanced Flu Vaccinations: $7 million Ongoing Emergency Preparedness & Response: $20 million Supervisor Gates asked how many people the County will have working on contact tracing and Ms. Flanagan responded there will be approximately 500 individuals involved. She also explained that privacy concerns with contact tracing are being met with stronger stipulations than those used by HIPPA. Bruce Liggett stated $40 million is being allocated for the County’s response to homelessness. Many community agencies are being utilized and he explained what the money will be used for. There is a contract for rooms that can be used for quarantine purposes and tent areas with hand Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 08, 2020 Page 2 of 3 washing stations available. Eviction Prevention is being allocated $30 million for a program designed to provide assistance to 6,000 people for 18 months. Chairman Hickman stated how important this issue was and invited Supervisor Gallardo to share his comments concerning the Homeless Campus. Supervisor Gallardo said he took a tour of the campus and explained what he found. He commented on the Eviction Prevention Program and how it is helping people to avoid homelessness. He stated the County is on the right track and everyone is doing a good job. LeeAnn Bohn explained $77.5 million is being allocated toward Safe County Services and Workspaces which is directed toward the following: Serving our Residents: Parks Enhancements: $5 million Expanded Online Services: $12 million Physical Safety Enhancements: $24.5 million and Protecting Our Employees: Expanded Remote Working Capabilities: $11 million COVID-Related Leave: $25 million Mr. Liggett explained allocations being made toward Healthy Individuals and Families as seen below: Providing Safe Spaces: Rental Assistance Weatherization Linked to Utility Assistance and Promoting Stability: $5.5 million* Rent, Utility, & Deposit Assistance: $4.4 million Senior Services: $125,000 Early Education & Family Services: $1.1 million *Funded through CARES Act, but outside of Coronavirus Relief Funds. Ms. Bohn addressed the support of small businesses and explained $23 million is being allocated toward the development of a Small Business Grant program that would provide financial assistance for small businesses and non-profits located within Maricopa County, outside of Phoenix and Mesa. Ms. Bohn stated that $175 million is being set aside for planning for the future. She said COVID- 19 is changing constantly and the County needs to stay flexible as seen below: EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED: Second wave of COVID-19 Supporting essential public health and safety workers Changes in Federal guidance Special Meeting Minutes Monday, June 08, 2020 Page 3 of 3 The Board expressed their approval of this plan, the allocation of the funds, and the importance of setting aside funds for the future. They thanked everyone for their time and effort during the pandemic. 2. ALLOCATION OF CARES FUNDS Approve the allocation of CARES funds and direct the Assistant County Manager to develop a small business grant program. (C-06-20-552-M-00) Motion to approve by Supervisor Sellers, seconded by Supervisor Chucri, to approve the allocation of CARES Funds, as outlined in the Presentation above, and direct the Assistant County Manager to develop a Small Business Grant program Ayes: Sellers, Chucri, Gates, Hickman, Gallardo MEETING ADJOURNED There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ______________________________ Clint Hickman, Chairman of the Board ATTEST: ____________________________ Fran McCarroll, Clerk of the Board