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6.G. - Page 14 of 23 Page 14 associated with non-compliance. This is an issue that will be ongoing as we seek a more permanent solution in the 2021-22 legislative session. CARES Act Funding Increase of $192,500: The recent COVID-19 global pandemic has caused uncertainty for vital areas of local government funding and has also fundamentally shifted the way that legislative advocates must engage to effectively represent their clients. To that end, RPPG engaged in a concerted effort with the Newsom Administration, the San Mateo County Legislative Delegation, and the League of California Cities to advocate for an increase in the overall amount of CARES Act dollars directly allocated to small and medium sized cities (e.g., cities under 100K population). During budget negotiations, our coalition reached an agreement with the Newsom Administration to increase the per capita funding formula from $10.10 (per city resident) to $12.28 per resident (approximately a 20% increase). For Redwood City this equated to an increase in funds of approximately $192,500 totaling, approximately $1,048,121.00 of CARES Act dollars ($12.28 @ 84,754 residents). Prior to our efforts the original allocation was projected to be approximately $855,629.00 (based on a formula of $10.10 per resident). COVID-19 Ongoing Information: Throughout this pandemic, RPPG has provided Redwood City with on-going updates on both state and federal response. We have continuously researched and provided real-time updates on any information regarding to state actions, executive orders, local compliance guidelines, and federal action. Actions include but are not limited to: • Sent multiple updates to city staff regarding State Government's and Governor Newsom's ongoing response to COVID-19. Provide various information and analysis of executive orders, legislative funding package, statewide facemask requirements, county watchlist updates, suspension of various local government laws, and etc. • COVID-19 budget deficit projections and federal actions. • Update city staff on a newly formed Western States Pact regarding to COVID-19 response. • Prepared and sent a detailed briefing on the Governor outlining the critical factors that need to be met prior to reopening businesses, restaurants, schools, etc. • Provide updated state guidance on COVID-19 reopening process. • Conducted research and an initial assessment of CARES Act funding opportunities. • Attend meetings with city staff and stakeholders for potential funding from CARES Act and other potential sources. • RPPG Strategic Advisors attend White House telephonic briefing with State officials regarding COVID-19 and CARES Act. • Have provided multiple updates on the Support Local Recovery Coalition efforts. Grant Funding Assessment for Redwood City: In February of 2020 after our team met with a number of Redwood City department heads, RPPG prepared and sent a detailed analysis of both state and federal grant funding opportunities in policy areas of importance to the City including housing and homelessness, transportation, fire protection, and youth. 316