ARPA Obligation Funding
Community Services Dept.
UPDATE & ACTION ITEM (Item #4)
Community Services Standing Committee
October 1, 2024
Community Services Department Initial
Allocation and Program Area
• Allocation was to be divided between the
following programs:
Recreation, Seniors, Paratransit, & Youth, School,
& Community Partnerships (YSCP).
• Initially, outside entity was going to run the
Scholarship Pilot Program. Staff needed to
pivot.
• This presentation will be broken into 2 Parts.
• Part 1: Rec., Seniors, & Paratransit.
• Part 2: YSCP
Fiscal Year Amount
FY 2022/23 $99,000
FY 2023/24 $203,834
FY 2024/25 $233,333
FY 2025/26 $223,833
TOTAL $760,000
ARPA Obligation Part 1. Funding
Recreation, Seniors, Paratransit
• Context & Background of the Original Items
• How have the funds been used thus far
• How remaining funds will be used for Recreation, Seniors, Paratransit City Council Adopted Priority Workplan
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
• 101. Continue to development of multi-diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in all city programs and services.
• 103. Improve connections to healthy eating and active living Scholarship Pilot Goals
1. Provide financial support in the form of scholarships that can be used by local senior citizens for programs and services at our Senior Center.
2. Senior/Disabled Paratransit Region Travel Training: Provide support in navigation of local and regional transportation systems.
3. Professional Training to Community Services Department Staff.
4. Pre-school technical advancement equipment and social interaction programming
5. COVID Supplies, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Recreation, Seniors, & Paratransit (RSP): Spent
to Date/Remaining Obligation
• Total Allocation for RSP: $77,500
• Have Spent to Date: $43,500 have been spent in the following areas:
• Senior Scholarships, Travel Training, Professional Development, Contract Classes for Adults, Equipment/Supplies, and COVID-19 PPE
• Remaining Balance to Obligate: $34,000 to similar programs, scholarships, professional development, and contracts.
ARPA Obligation Part 2.
San Pablo
Scholarship Pilot
UPDATE & ACTION ITEM
Community Services Standing Committee
September 24, 2024
Overview of Presentation Today
• Context & Background of the San Pablo Scholarship Program • Review of the Second Year of the San Pablo Scholarship Program • How is the San Pablo Scholarship used?
• Future of San Pablo Scholarship Program Pilot
• Obligate Funds to the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation City Council Adopted Priority Workplan
MAJOR POLICY GOAL: BUILD A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
• 102. Foster college and career readiness, education, youth leadership, and city/contra costa college/WCCUSD Partnerships (jointly with SPEDC)
• 113. Explore feasibility of developing a new college preparatory and workforce development program with analysis of future city-initiated funding mechanism for eligible San Pablo students.
Scholarship Pilot Goals
1. Provide financial support to City of San Pablo youth with their post-high school education and career training.
2. Reach as many students as possible, with the understanding that San Pablo youth have faced extraordinary circumstances and hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. Evaluate the program to understand the impact of the scholarship pilot and analyze possible future city-initiated funding mechanism for a permanent scholarship program.
Funding for Scholarship Pilot
In April 2022, the City Council
passed a resolution to adopt a
total ARPA Allocation/
Appropriation for Part II
Expenses that included $451,500
to support a College
Preparation, Workforce
Development, and Scholarship
Pilot
San Pablo Scholarship Pilot – Year 1 Snapshot
• Scholarship amount: $1000
• Applications received: 110 (14 High Schools)
• Eligible applications: 87 (80%)
• Final awards: 79 (72%)
• Top programs/schools attended:
1. Contra Costa College (15)
2. UC Berkeley (13)
3. UC Davis (12)
4. San Francisco State (10)
5. UC San Diego (7)
Type of Program % of Awardees
2-year College 16%
4-year College/
University
65%
Trade /
Career Technical
1%
Second Year of Scholarships
Student Eligibility
Eligible students for the scholarship must be:
• A resident of incorporated San Pablo
• Have graduated the academic year the
application is released OR have received
GED/HS equivalence in the last two academic
years
• Be under 25 years old at the time of application
• Complete the application by the deadline
Priority Considerations
Priority Level Priority Group(s)
First Priority
*Additional priority given to applicants who
have attended West Contra County schools for
all or majority of their time in high school.
• First time Trade / Career Education students*
• First time 2-year Community College students*
• First time 4-year College/University students*
Second Priority • Undergraduate students who are not in their first year, who haven’t previously applied
• Trade/Career Education students not in their first year who haven’t previously applied
Third Priority • Returning San Pablo Scholars (Awarded in Year 1) Marketing Activities
• School Site Workshops
• Tabling/flyers at local youth events
• Posters at School Sites
• Outreach to Partner Agencies
• Activity Guide Advertisement
• Program Information on City Website
• Social Media Posts
Method Count
Friends or Classmates 34
School College and Counselor 33
College is Real 29
Teacher 25
Scholarship Workshop 22
Richmond Promise 22
College and Career Fair 20
EAOP College Adviser 18
Social Media 15
How did you hear about the
San Pablo Scholarship Pilot Program?
San Pablo Scholarship Pilot – Year 2 Snapshot
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• New Applications received: 131 (15 High
Schools)
• Final Awards: 61 (46%)
• Top programs/schools attended:
1. Contra Costa College (11)
2. UC Berkeley (11)
3. San Francisco State (10)
4. San Jose State (6)
Type of Program % of New Awardees
2-year College 20%
4-year College/
University
80%
Trade /
Career Technical
0%
San Pablo Scholarship Pilot – Renewals
• Scholarship amount: $1,000
• Renewal Applications received: 51 (16 Colleges)
• Final Awards: 47 (92%)
• Transfer Students: 3 (CCC to SJSU & UC Davis)
• Top programs/schools attended:
1. UC Berkeley (13)
2. UC Davis (9)
3. San Francisco State (6)
4. UC San Diego (5)
Type of Program % of Renewal
Awardees
2-year College 5%
4-year College/
University
95%
Trade /
Career Technical
0%
How is the scholarship used?
• Tuition and Student Fees
• Books and Supplies
• Living Expenses
• Food and Daily Necessities
• Technology and Equipment
First Year Awardees
This scholarship will help me cover for
future college expenses such as tuition,
materials, and books. These are things I
would otherwise struggle to pay as my
parents can’t work because of certain
circumstances in their own lives.
– Contra Costa College first-year student
I will use this scholarship to help me pay
for some basic college expenses such
as books and supplies. I would also use
this scholarship to help me with housing
expenses since I am going to be living in
the dorms to make it more accessible and
healthy for my being.
– San Jose State first-year student
Renewal Awardees
The first year when I was awarded the scholarship, it
gave me and my family a sense of relief. I was able to use the money awarded to me for a portion of my
tuition as well as my lab coat, eye protection goggles, and a few textbooks.
My mom wasn’t sure how she was going to pay my
tuition on her own so this scholarship helped her feel
less stressed. I feel very grateful to have received this scholarship.
Similarly to last year, this scholarship will help me pay for a portion of my tuition and most likely a couple of textbooks.
-USC second-year pre-med student
This year I am looking to get my computer fixed
with the scholarship funding. My computer broke a
few weeks ago, ever since I have been doing
homework either at the public library or, on my iPad
and it is very difficult.
- UC Davis transfer student from CCC
First Generation College Students
Highest Degree attained by Parents
• 11% Bachelor’s Degree
• 5% Associate’s Degree
• 15% Some College
• 41% attained a High School Diploma
or equivalency
• 28% Did not Complete High School
College Students Work
Overall 42% of the Current Scholars work (new and
renewal)
• 27% Women or gender minority (29)
• 15% Men (16)
By College Type
• 40% of students at UC work (20/50)
• 55% of Students at CSU work (18/33)
• 86% of students at Private University work (6/7)
• 7% of Community College work (1/15)
Diverse Housing Experience
• Lives at home with family (28%)
• Lives off campus (20%)
• Lives on campus (45%)
Evolving Goals
Many things have evolved since I first applied and many of them are related to present and future plans, but my growth and aspirations have also changed. Overall the scholarship has been a great financial help, helping alleviate the cost of textbooks, supplies, housing, and tuition fees. However, receiving the scholarship has been a positive push to simply succeed academically and to make the most of the educational opportunities presented to me. As time passed, with the scholarship as a great opportunity, my goals have evolved from not just succeeding academically but also making an impact in my community and family. I have different summer plans in mind which include: engaging in community service, taking on leadership roles in school organizations, or conducting even more research intended to address the world’s problems. The scholarship has served as a confidence booster, reinforcing the belief that my educational pursuits and potential contributions have all been valued, which I’m very thankful for! Moreover, the evolution of my goals also reflects a deeper understanding of my field of study. I once might have been focused on what I thought it was.
For example, I have now developed what it means to educate others, and how to collaborate with professionals in my field and real-life experience.
- CSU Sacramento second-year student, renewal scholar
What’s Next?
• Evaluation Report for Years 1 & 2,
prepared by HTA anticipate receiving
in the fall of 2024.
• Year 3 Scholarship Release (TBD)
• Any questions before we get to the
Action Item?
Action Item for Community Services Standing
Committee (CSDSC) Item #4: ACTION
Currently, an ARPA-funded program, that comes with new federal guidelines under US Treasury, following the initial allocation and adoption by City Council of Resolutions No. #2022-055 & #2022-056 on April 4, 2022
Next Step: The city needs to obligate the remaining ARPA funds for expenditure by contract for services via Resolution, prior to December 31, 2024 for all ARPA program expenditures thru December 31, 2026.
Action Item for Community Services Standing
Committee (CSDSC) Item #4: ACTION
STAFF IS RECOMMENDING TO CSSC (TWO-PART ACTION DUE TO
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE ON CITY COUNCIL):
• (1) CSSC recommends a total allocation of $34,000 in Recreation, Seniors and Paratransit obligated contracts and services thru December 31, 2026 to the City Council for formal consideration; and
• (2) CSSC recommends a total allocation of $455,000 in obligated contract services with the San Pablo Economic Development Corporation (SPEDC) to support and sustain the College Preparation, Workforce Development and Scholarship Pilot Program thru December 31, 2026 for City Council formal consideration.