The county is directing its ARPA Steering Committee, Focus Area Teams, and county departments to develop funding requests totaling $13,945,480 for high-priority ARPA programs to be considered in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget process, excluding the Apprenticeship Advantage program.

What it means for you

This sets in motion the process for continuing certain federally funded ARPA programs beyond their current funding, potentially affecting residents who rely on those programs, though which specific programs are continued is not decided here.

Outcome

Two separate motions were made and votes were taken on Item 124. A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to approve Item 124 as presented, minus the Apprenticeship Advantage. The motion carried by the following vote: