AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2026-92R, approving an amendment to the funding agreement with Operation Triage, or another non-profit entity as designated by City Council, to provide an additional $100,000.00, for a total allocation in the amount of $600,000.00 from American Rescue Plan funds, for the purpose of continuing a Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program to support community recovery; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said amendment on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: June 16, 2026
Department: Neighborhood Enhancement, CMO
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $100,000
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): ARP-EC 2.15-NE03-2021
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Home Repair / Rehabilitation
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-45R on March 31, 2026 allocating an additional $200,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding toward a Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program. On April 21, 2026, City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-60R that included an amendment to the funding agreement with Operation Triage to provide an additional $100,000.00 for a total allocation in the amount of $500,000.00 from American Rescue Plan funds.
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Background Information:
The US Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund totaling $350B approved through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). San Marcos has received an allocation of $18,101,483. The City received half of the funds in June 2021 and the remaining funds in June 2022. Funds were required to be allocated by December 31, 2024, with funds expended by December 31, 2026.
At the April 21, 2026 meeting, City Council approved an amendment to the funding agreement with Operation Triage to provide an additional $100,000.00 for a total allocation in the amount of $500,000.00 from American Rescue Plan funds.
Some concerns were also raised regarding work completed by Mission Able at 719 Centre Street. City staff met with both the resident and representatives from Mission Able and Operation Triage. It was determined the clearest path to move forward is to make an amendment to the agreement with Operation Triage for the additional amount of $100,000 that would go toward providing a modular home at 719 Centre Street. Mission Able also provided notice that they were no longer seeking additional ARPA funds.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution.