AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2025-177R, amending a funding agreement with Blanco River Regional Recovery Team (BR3T) allowing for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to be applied toward administration of a rental and utility assistance program for residents of the City of San Marcos negatively affected by COVID-19 to increase the funding amount from $250,000.00 to a not to exceed amount of $400,000.00 over a two-year term with an option to extend; revising the Program Policies and Procedures; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the appropriate documents to implement the amendment on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: September 16, 2025
Department: City Manager's Office
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $150,000
Account Number: ARP-EC 2.2-DEV05-2021; 12073326-56556
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: BR3T Rental Assistance
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: City Council approved the agreement with BR3T on December 3, 2024 in the amount of $115,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funding. Council amended the agreement on March 4, 2025 to increase the amount to $250,000.
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Background Information:
In December 2024, City Council approved a funding agreement in the original amount of $115,000.00 with Blanco Rive...
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