On March 8, Long Beach unveiled the Proposed Long Beach Recovery Act . The $207 million proposal focuses on various economic, fiscal and public health priorities that promote inclusive, effective and prosperous economic and social recovery for Long Beach residents, business owners and workers critically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The proposed plan outlines various initiatives identified under three key areas of focus:
Economic Recovery ($51 million)
Healthy & Safe Community ($72.8 million)
Securing Our City’s Future ($83.2 million)
The proposed plan outlines three federal, state and county funding sources to carry out the plan’s key initiatives:
$151 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to be used for various initiatives outlined under each of the three focus areas.
Nearly $29 million in Emergency Rental Assistance funding, including $13.75 million in federal funds and $14.74 million from the State, to be used exclusively for the City’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Nearly $27 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases Grant, received by Los Angeles County, to be used for various public health initiatives.
The City Manager has provided recommendations on how funds will be used and upon Council approval of a final plan will further develop program specifics and make adjustments to programs to ensure funds are meeting the appropriate need.
On March 16, the proposed plan will be presented to the Long Beach City Council, where it will be further reviewed and ultimately approved along with any modifications, recommendations or additional input from the Council.