County of Kern

Recovery Plan 

State and Local Fiscal Recovery 

Funds

As of July 31, 2021 Report
County of Kern 2021 Recovery Plan Performance Report 1

County of Kern

2021 Recovery Plan

Table of Contents

General Overview......................................................................................................................2

Executive Summary.................................................................................................................2

Uses of Funds .........................................................................................................................3

Promoting Equitable Outcomes .............................................................................................10

Community Engagement .......................................................................................................10

Labor Practices .....................................................................................................................11

Use of Evidence ....................................................................................................................11

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category.........................................................................11

Project Inventory.....................................................................................................................14

Ineligible Activities: Tax Offset Provision ............................................................................14
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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Executive Summary 

The County of Kern is the southernmost county of the State of California’s San Joaquin Valley. It 

spans 8,161square miles of which 8,132 square miles is land and 31 square miles is water, 

making it the state’s third largest county by geographical size.

Based on the United States Census data, Kern County’s population is 900,202 as of July 2019. 

54.6% of the population is from Hispanic or Latino origin. The county’s economy is heavily linked 

to a large agricultural base and is a significant producer of oil, natural gas, hydro-electric power, 

solar power, and wind power.

Despite its geographic size, the County of Kern is considered a rural community. The impact of 

the COVID-19 pandemic on rural populations has been severe, with significant impacts on 

unemployment, mental health, and homelessness. A significant number of children fell behind 

due to school closures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19. To keep the children 

learning, school districts implemented remote education, yet many children, particularly those in 

poor households, do not have internet access. Early on, research showed that preexisting 

conditions such as asthma, hypertension, and obesity increased the risk of severe illness from 

COVID-19. The most recent community health assessment indicates that the top health problems 

in our community are obesity, sexually transmitted illness, mental health, and asthma. The top 

challenges and barriers to a healthy living include limited income, unemployment, unsafe 

neighborhoods, and lack of health insurance. A person’s physical environment can impact their 

health in several ways based upon the Social Determinants of Health including health and health 

care, social and community context, neighborhood and build environment, and education and 

economic stability.

The recovery plan proposes to respond to the public health emergency and related negative 

impacts by supporting programs that increase access to healthcare, behavioral health, substance 

use services, provide training for individuals in industries severely affected by the public health 

emergency, provide education through our countywide libraries, and make investments to restore 

our tourism industry. It also includes investments in neighborhoods through necessary 

improvements in water, sewer, and internet infrastructure. The plan also addresses economic 

stability by compensating essential workers that continued to provide services despite the 

heightened risk created by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The public health emergency 

has not only affected the economic stability of individuals in our community, but our County 

experienced significant budget shortfalls which affect the ability to provide services and improve

the health of our community. 

The initial plan, while subject to change as more information is known (COVID-19 Developments, 

final guidance, actual revenue losses and other emerging needs), provides the framework to 

respond to the pandemic and its economic impacts through the accountable, transparent, and 

careful use of the $174,853,685 allocated to Kern County:
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A. To respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus disease or its 

negative economic impacts:

Description Amount

Support for homelessness, behavioral health, and substance use $15,000,000

Access to health care services through the Public Hospital $10,000,000

Improve educational opportunities through the Countywide Library System $2,450,000

Economic stability of tourism industry $600,000

Improve job training opportunities $150,000

B. To improve neighborhoods and build environment through investments in water, sewer, 

or broadband:

Description Amount

Flood mitigation $10,000,000

Water improvements $6,487,000

Sewer improvements $15,000,000

Public Wi-Fi at Kern County Parks $10,000,000

C. To respond to workers performing essential work during the public health emergency by 

providing premium pay for eligible workers:

Description Amount

Economic stability – Premium pay for eligible workers $25,836,000

D. For the provision of governmental services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due 

to the public health emergency:

Description Amount

Estimated revenue loss to be used for governmental services To be 

determined

Uses of Funds

Support for homelessness, behavioral health, and substance use ($15,000,000)

COVID-19 has had a clear and direct impact increasing homeless and substance abuse issues 

and exasperating mental health conditions. While this project is still being developed, we 

recognize the need to provide services to this unsheltered population that has been

disproportionately impacted by the public health emergency. Many of these individuals have been 

unable or unwilling to seek traditional help through our homeless shelters or behavioral health 

services. This funding will allow for a proactive approach to engaging with those in need.

1. Implementing four co-response teams pairing mental health workers and conservators 

with public safety to directly engage with the homeless community throughout the County.

2. Adding four additional Mobile Evaluation Team units to increase mental health response 

to those in crisis including the homeless population.
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3. Funding rapid response teams to respond to unsafe and illegal encampments and mitigate 

the public health and safety risk to the community. 

4. Expand capacity in City and County navigation centers to move individuals out of 

homelessness and into permanent supportive housing. 

5. Create new temporary housing solutions for individuals not able to function in congregant

settings where substance abuse and mental health services can be administered.

6. Create safe camping and parking spaces to provide alternatives for unsafe and illegal 

encampments for those unwilling or unable to go into a shelter or navigation center.

The intent of the project is to create a multi-agency approach to engage individuals impacted by 

homelessness, COVID-19, mental health, and substance use.

Data Collection will include:

a. Number of calls for service received by type.

b. Number of individuals engaged

c. Number of individuals linked to Navigation Centers, homeless shelters, temporary 

housing, and/or permanent housing. 

This project will include collaboration with incorporated cities as well as other non-profit agencies 

that deliver direct services to this population. 

Access to health care services through the Public Hospital ($10,000,000)

Since 1867, the County’s public hospital, Kern Medical, has served as an integral part of the 

community, caring for the most underserved in Kern County. As a safety net and designated 

public hospital, Kern Medical has the unique opportunity to serve the most vulnerable populations. 

As an academic institution, their role in the community is critical to the important health issues 

residents face. In addition to being the only trauma center, Kern Medical operates 11 outpatient 

clinic sites that provide primary services and most physician specialty services. Nearly all of Kern 

County is in a medically underserved area and as the safety net and largest healthcare service 

provider for the County, Kern Medical has a pivotal role in delivering affordable, accessible, quality 

care to the most vulnerable populations of our community. The patient population (e.g., 

underserved, undocumented, unsheltered, incarcerated, impoverished, linguistically isolated) is 

often uninsured or underinsured with a payer mix of over 50% Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal). 

Since the beginning of the public health emergency, Kern Medical has been providing several 

COVID-19 related services to all residents, including housing and medical care for COVID-19 

patients that required isolation, drive-thru testing sites, and mobile vaccination clinics for 

farmworkers and other high-risk populations. Since then, Kern Medical has made large strides in 

increasing vaccine accessibility to Kern County’s most vulnerable populations. Kern Medical’s 

mobile clinic team has been working diligently to improve access to vaccination throughout 

different areas of Kern County, including some of the most underserved areas such as Wasco, 

Taft, Lamont, and Arvin. 

The proposed allocation seeks to continue with the existing efforts to address the medical needs 

of the community as a result of COVID-19 including the long-term medical effects of the virus, 

Valley Fever awareness, mental health awareness and navigation, preventative screening, and 

mobile vaccination sites for COVID-19 – all free for our community.
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Improve educational opportunities through the Countywide Library System ($2,450,000)

The Kern County Library system includes 24 branches and 2 bookmobile routes across the 

County. Over the last fiscal year, operations at all locations have been impacted due to capacity 

and social distancing guidelines, coupled with budgetary and staffing concerns. Due to loss of 

revenue, only 12 branches remain open for public use.

The proposed plan allocates $2.45 million in funds to be used within the next three years to backfill 

for positions lost during the Coronavirus pandemic. This funding will be used to hire employees 

to run operations at 22 branches across the county. Each branch will have a team of staff 

providing dedicated service to each individual community. With this additional funding and through 

the libraries reopening plan, the county will be able to provide full indoor service while continuing 

to provide curbside service at 22 library branches across the county. Restoring and expanding on 

these library services will provide community members of all ages access to programs in various 

forms. This improved service is all for the shared goal to continue providing reading and other 

educational opportunities to communities across the county.

Economic stability of tourism industry ($600,000)

Kern County’s tourism industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. These funds 

will be used to reinvigorate tourism in this region through internal and external programs. This is 

an opportunity to use diverse multimedia campaigns to showcase Kern County’s abundance of 

activities to out-of-towners and reintroduce residents to the opportunity of adventure right in their 

own backyards. Through various multimedia campaigns, these funds will pay for video production 

and graphic design services with the intention of increasing the attraction of Kern County. It is 

anticipated that this will result in increased spending in our region, and a more positive view of 

our area throughout the state. 

Content is king in today’s world. Through thoughtfully produced and well-executed videos and 

online multimedia campaigns, the positive attributes of the diverse communities and areas of Kern 

County will be shown to millions of potential tourists through the reach of social media (including 

paid promotional content), television, and the Kern County website. This will greatly market Kern 

County to outside areas, as well as to existing residents, encouraging people to visit or move 

here, and spend their money locally, boosting Kern County’s economy and aiding in COVID-19 

Pandemic recovery efforts. This will be tracked through data analytics by using carefully targeted 

social media advertisements. 

Kern County can be seen as a historically underserved and marginalized region of the state. 

Rarely is Bakersfield, and other communities within Kern County, a top destination in for tourists. 

However, with proper education through these multimedia campaigns, Kern County can be 

properly showcased. This fresh content will educate people about the opportunities that lie within 

this region of the Central Valley, both for recreation and business. 

The success of these campaigns will be measured through number of visitors and growth in 

spending at various locations. The County will partner with organizations such as Kern Economic 

Development Cooperation and various chambers of commerce to create measurable outcomes. 
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Improve job training opportunities ($150,000)

The restaurant industry was especially hard-hit during the past year of COVID-19. Many 

restaurants closed and those that remained opened had to adapt quickly to the impacts of the 

public health emergency. Although many restaurants are beginning to foresee a normalizing of 

business conditions, the recovery for the restaurant workforce will be longer. Many employees 

left for other jobs and are not returning to this industry. This project proposes using the existing 

training program to reintroduce individuals to this restaurant business.

The training will provide career opportunities and require mastery of entry-level skills, including 

knowledge and professional attitude related to food preparation and service. Students will be 

given career-oriented hands-on experience in the planning, preparation, and delivery of meals in 

the on-campus restaurant by serving the community, as well as through community classroom 

events and internship training.

The pandemic has changed the way food is prepared, as well as the job training of servers and 

cooks. With the proposed allocation, improvements to the training facility will provide training in 

the digital world which is instrumental to hiring within the restaurant business. These

improvements will provide additional equipment as and online learning library materials.

The socio-economic backgrounds of students are varied. The overwhelming majority of students 

have barriers to employment including criminal records or prior substance use issues. This

program provides students the opportunity to gain confidence and enter the workforce of an 

industry in need of employees. The goal of the program is to enroll 50 students per session. 

Flood mitigation ($10,000,000)

The Lamont Stormwater Mitigation Infrastructure Project will divert and mitigate hazardous 

stormwater delivered from the Caliente and Walker Basin Creeks that has been the source of 

regular flooding in Lamont, California, and surrounding communities. 

The intent is to create the most natural landform and geomorphology possible in the Caliente 

Creek riparian area to spread and slow flood flows of water, maximizing flood mitigation of a 500-

acre portion of land, and protecting the communities from stormwater using landform and 

vegetation communities. Stormwater mitigation will ensure roads remain open for emergency 

services, workplaces, schools, and commercial needs for economic sustainability, as well as 

reducing potential damages, hazardous contamination, and loss of life or property for these 

already economically burdened communities.

The communities served include census tracts (CT) 62.01, 62.02, 60.04, 64.01,64.03, and 64.04. 

The census tracts are predominantly Hispanic or Latino (of any race), estimated at 89.16% of the 

population (2019 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates, table DP05). The identified 

census tracts have an average California Healthy Places index of 10.9, or worse conditions than 

89.1% of other census tracts in the State of California for clean environments. The census tracts 

have a Disadvantaged Community Percentage (DAC) of 74.17, meaning 74.17% of these census 

tracts are disproportionately burdened by exposure to multiple sources of pollution and 

heightened social and economic vulnerability. An average of 31.82% of the census tracts’ 

residents lives below the poverty line (2021 FFIEC Geocode Census Report).
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This project has received significant public input. A feasibility study was completed, and multiple

public meetings were conducted to review the outcome of the study.

Water improvements ($6,487,000)

COVID-19 has shown we all need public space more than ever. Public space is an essential part 

of mental health and public health. During the public health emergency, we faced an immediate 

need for outdoor space that allowed for safe physical distancing and provided our community with 

the necessary amenities. The proposed three projects include water improvements to camp 

facilities and recreational areas. 

Camp Condor. This project involves the restoration of a sustainable potable water source to the 

Camp Condor facility. The camp consists of two distinct areas: the upper group camp and cabins 

and the lower camp and caretaker cabins. Both areas of the camp were previously served by a 

spring water system which originated above the upper camp. Because of the extended drought 

period the spring’s water production has reduced to a level that is not consistent enough to open 

the facility for use. It has been shuttered for a few years. A charter school currently occupies the 

lower camp facilities. Because of the lack of potable water, the school received a grant from the 

State Department of Public Health to have hauled water brought to a temporary tank and pressure

system to serve the school only.

In order to identify a permanent water source, the County engaged a hydrogeologist to provide a 

recommendation for water well siting, size and depth and expected water production. The 

preliminary design of the system involves the rehabilitation of the existing water system currently 

reliant on water collected in the spring boxes. A new water well is planned to be constructed 400-

feet deep towards the lower part of the facility per the hydrogeologist recommendation. A new 

84,000-gallon tank will be sited near the new well and will serve as the main supply and fire flow 

for the lower portion of the camp. New 4- and 6-inch water lines will provide potable and fire water 

to the lower area. A booster pump and connection to an existing 2-inch pipe will connect the 

supply water to the Camp Condor tank located in the upper area. The Camp system will also be 

pressure-tested, and leaks repaired. A new chlorination system will be installed to disinfect the 

spring water system which will serve as a backup supply.

Camp Okihi. This project involves the restoration of a potable water service line from the south 

side of the Kern River at the water purveyor connection to the north side of the river at the camp 

distribution system connection. The previous water line was encased in a submerged conduit 

across the river. The conduit was damaged over time by water scour resulting in the ultimate loss 

of the conduit and internal potable water line.

This project will involve the underground installation of 280 lineal feet of 30-inch steel casing using 

the bore and jack method to cross the Kern River a minimum of 15 feet below the river bottom. A 

30-inch casing is recommended due to the size of the rocks and cobbles expected during the 

boring operation. Temporary bore pits located on both sides of the river will be utilized to align the 

bore machine and install the casing and water line. A 4-inch ductile iron water pipe will then be 

installed within the casing and connected to the existing Camp Okihi water system and the existing 

Cal Water connection. The ends of the casing will be sealed with grout, the pits will be backfilled,

and the ground surfaces restored. This construction method will also avoid the need for a Section 

404 (US Army Corps of Engineers) and a Section 401 (State Water Quality) permit. It will also 

avoid a Streambed Alteration Notification to California Fish and Wildlife.
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Making the camps available again for community use including for underserved and at-risk groups 

is the primary goal. Improving the camp condition is a secondary goal; without potable water, it is 

not feasible to improve the camp condition if basic services cannot be provided. Upon project 

completion, a successful outcome will result in the use of the facility for groups or individuals 20 

times per year.

Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area. This project involves improving the production capacity 

of the replenishment water wells for the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area (BVARA). BVARA 

is a regional recreation facility that serves all community groups, including those underserved and 

at-risk groups in Kern and Los Angeles counties.

The facility was created through a State Davis-Grunsky Act Grant in 1971. The recreation lakes 

were created with the intention to use agricultural irrigation water conveyed from the Kern River 

to the Buena Vista Water Storage District and Henry Miller Water District. Essentially, the 

conveyance canals that connected the water source to the agricultural water system were

expanded to allow the water to flow into the lakes with an outlet at the other end for continued 

agricultural use. The agreement with the water districts requires the County to be responsible for 

all water losses in the lakes, including losses via evaporation and percolation. In exchange, the 

agricultural water is used for recreation in the lakes.

The water wells at BVARA used to replenish losses in Lake Evans and Lake Webb, and their 

current operational statuses are:

Well Depth (ft) Casing (in) Status

9 300 16 Operating

10 300 10 Abandoned

11 300 16 Operating

12 300 16 Operating

13 1000 16 Operating

14 1000 16 Operating

15 1000 16 Operating

In the worst summer water loss conditions, the existing wells system is unable to overcome the 

total losses. An improvement of 15% of capacity is needed to match the worst-case loss 

conditions. This project involves the installation of 2 new water wells to replace Well 10 and either 

11 or 12 with 1000-foot-deep wells with 16-inch casings. The project will also involve the 

investigation and rehabilitation of the remaining wells and pumps. The project is estimated to 

improve water production capacity by 20-25 percent. 

Over the years, the capacity and efficiency of the wells has diminished, resulting in the County 

not being able to keep up with losses during the summer growing season. This condition is not 

sustainable and results in the County having to purchase or lease water from other sources at 

market rates which are typically 400 to 1200 percent of the cost to pump ground water. This 

results in the diversion of resources from facility upgrades to serve all community groups, 

including underserved and at-risk groups.
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Sewer improvements ($15,000,000)

Three projects are proposed (one for new and two for repair) to reduce/remove the 

disproportionate economic and environmental burden of future sewer backup/failure and resulting 

property and roadway damages in the unincorporated communities of east Bakersfield, Ford 

City/Taft Heights, and western Rosedale.

The purposeful planning and careful implementation of these projects has prioritized the 

economic, social, and racial equity of disadvantaged communities in Kern County to reduce the 

burden that insufficient or outdated water and sewer infrastructure have on these traditionally 

marginalized communities. These projects serve residents in areas identified as disadvantaged, 

low income, and unhealthy. CalEnviroScreen 3.0 report was used to determine that most of the 

census tracts these projects serve, or benefit are disadvantaged, with high levels of exposure to 

pollution and increased vulnerability to the adverse effects of pollution. The Federal Financial 

Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) report was used to determine that most of the census 

tracts the projects serve are also significantly below the poverty line (5% - 38% below the poverty 

line). The California Healthy Places Index was used to determine that every community that these 

projects serve have the top 20% worst clean environment conditions in the entire state. Equity is 

and will continue to be measured by access to sufficient sewer infrastructure.

The sewer repairs in the communities of Ford City/Taft Heights and east Bakersfield will improve 

sewer infrastructure by providing much needed repair and maintenance on sewer lines that if left 

unattended will burden economically disadvantaged homeowners. The western Rosedale project 

is designed to reduce the disproportionate burden of old or nonexistent sewer infrastructure by 

providing access to sewer facilities which reduce cost and risk to homeowners for septic failure 

and associated economic and environmental health concerns. 

Public Wi-Fi at County Parks ($10,000,000)

The Public Wi-fi at County Parks project is designed to modernize and build out wi-fi infrastructure 

across Kern County Parks to address the digital divide and technology equity gaps. The public 

health emergency made abundantly clear that there is a gap in internet access throughout our 

community. Many households lack basic services. Forty-three Kern County parks, all of which 

are located or serve disadvantaged communities, will benefit from this program with each park 

servicing its unique communities. Providing public health information is challenging as many 

households and public facilities lack access that can be used to connect and provide 

communication and critical information related to the available resources for those affected by the 

public health emergency. Internet services provided through this investment will be provided to 

the community at no charge, allowing residents a no cost way to access the internet for essential 

functions such as applying for jobs, engaging in education, and connecting to their broader 

community.

Economic stability – Premium pay for eligible workers ($25,836,000)

The County of Kern continued to operate at all times throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. While 

some offices temporarily closed or reduced on-site staffing, core functions of County government 

and services to the public continued. County employees continued to work in some degree during 

the pandemic (outside of office closures or leaves of absence). Many employees fell ill with 
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COVID-19 or had family members or friends affected by the disease. Some employees assisted 

with efforts (including local, state, and federal programs) to test or vaccinate the general public 

locally during the pandemic. Employees continued to make sure the public was being served and

protected, while dealing with their own risks, stresses, and difficulties related to working and living 

through the global pandemic. The County is proposing premium pay of $3,000 for our public 

eligible employees. 

Estimated revenue loss to be used for governmental services (To be determined)

The public health emergency has not only affected the economic stability of individuals in our 

community, but our County experienced significant budget shortfalls which affect the ability to 

provide services and improve the health of our community. The County is currently working on 

the calculation of revenue loss using the allowable formula provided in the regulation. The actual 

loss will be determined annually, and funds will be used in accordance with the regulations to 

provide governmental services including but not limited to public health services. 

Promoting equitable outcomes 

The County, similar to many governmental agencies, is in the process of developing the 

framework and steps that will enable us to ensure equitable outcomes of each project. The 

following strategies will be utilized:

• Engagement of community groups by listening to their concerns. Our projects focus on 

areas identified to have inadequate conditions. Community groups have been engaged 

in the dialogue with our departments and members of the Board of Supervisors.

• Operate with urgency and accountability. The proposed projects were selected as urgent 

to support more equitable distribution of resources in our community.

• Data driven. This is one of the most challenging strategies for governments. While cost 

benefit analysis is used for most county activities, we will need to use data in a manner 

that identifies measurable and articulable outcomes to be responsible to those 

benefitting from these projects. 

Community Engagement 

The County incorporates multiple methods to engage the community. The proposed projects 

balance community goals and public master planning activities. The County has a demonstrated 

history of working with disadvantaged communities and advocacy groups, community-based 

organizations, and residents. Management of our different operational departments meet 

regularly with community groups and disadvantaged communities to hear their concerns, resulting 

in their influence on these selected projects.

In addition, through regular or special public meetings with the Board of Supervisors and Parks 

and Recreation Commission, public outreach and community discussion have been facilitated 

regarding parks facilities and projects. 

A community survey was recently conducted to determine the priorities of our community. 
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Labor Practices 

For all infrastructure projects, the County requires contractors and subcontractors to pay workers

no less than the applicable prevailing wage. Local and state funded infrastructure projects require

compliance with wage determinations set by the Director of the California Department of Industrial

Relations (DIR), whereas federally funded projects require compliance with wage determinations

set by the U.S. Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act.

The County contracts for construction services through the competitive bidding process as 

outlined in Public Contract Code. These requirements ensure full compliance with competitive 

bidding statues as a means of protecting the public from misuse of public funds; provide all 

qualified bidders with a fair opportunity to enter the bidding process, thereby stimulating 

competition in a manner conducive to sound fiscal practices; and eliminate favoritism, fraud, and 

corruption in the awarding of public contracts.

The County requires all contractors to comply with labor non-discrimination. Contractors shall not

discriminate in the employment of persons upon public works on the basis of race, religious creed,

color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital

status, sex, age, or sexual orientation, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940 of the

Government Code.

Use of Evidence 

Each project prior to its implementation is evaluated for a cost benefit analysis. Details are 

included in the narrative of each project above. 

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category

As of the July 31, 2021, the County has not incurred any expenditures or obligations. All the 

projects are in the planning stage. All expenditures and obligations will follow the County’s 

budgetary process and approval. 

Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

1 Expenditure Category: Public Health

1.1 COVID-19 Vaccination 0 0

1.2 COVID-19 Testing 0 0

1.3 COVID-19 Contact Tracing 0 0

1.4 Prevention in Congregate Settings (Nursing 

Homes, Prisons/Jails, Dense Work Sites, 

Schools, etc.)

0 0

1.5 Personal Protective Equipment 0 0

1.6 Medical Expenses (including Alternative Care 

Facilities)

0 0

1.7 Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes 

to Public Facilities that respond to the COVID19 public health emergency

0 0
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Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

1.8 Other COVID-19 Public Health Expenses 

(including Communications, Enforcement, 

Isolation/Quarantine)

0 0

1.9 Payroll Costs for Public Health, Safety, and 

Other Public Sector Staff Responding to 

COVID-19

0 0

1.10 Mental Health Services 0 0

1.11 Substance Use Services 0 0

1.12 Other Public Health Services 0 0

2 Expenditure Category: Negative Economic 

Impacts

2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs 0 0

2.2 Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and 

Utility Aid 

0 0

2.3 Household Assistance: Cash Transfers 0 0

2.4 Household Assistance: Internet Access 

Programs

0 0

2.5 Household Assistance: Eviction Prevention 0 0

2.6 Unemployment Benefits or Cash Assistance to 

Unemployed Workers

0 0

2.7 Job Training Assistance (e.g., Sectoral jobtraining, Subsidized Employment, Employment 

Supports or Incentives)

0 0

2.8 Contributions to UI Trust Funds* 0 0

2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance (General) 0 0

2.10 Aid to nonprofit organizations 0 0

2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality 0 0

2.12 Aid to Other Impacted Industries 0 0

2.13 Other Economic Support 0 0

2.14 Rehiring Public Sector Staff 0 0

3 Expenditure Category: Services to 

Disproportionately Impacted Communities

3.1 Education Assistance: Early Learning 0 0

3.2 Education Assistance: Aid to High-Poverty 

Districts

0 0

3.3 Education Assistance: Academic Services 0 0

3.4 Education Assistance: Social, Emotional, and 

Mental Health Services 

0 0

3.5 Education Assistance: Other 0 0

3.6 Healthy Childhood Environments: Child Care 0 0

3.7 Healthy Childhood Environments: Home Visiting 0 0
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Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

3.8 Healthy Childhood Environments: Services to 

Foster Youth or Families Involved in Child 

Welfare System 

0 0

3.9. Healthy Childhood Environments: Other 0 0

3.10 Housing Support: Affordable Housing 0 0

3.11 Housing Support: Services for Unhoused 

persons 

0 0

3.12 Housing Support: Other Housing Assistance 0 0

3.13 Social Determinants of Health: Other 0 0

3.14 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Health Workers or Benefits Navigators 

0 0

3.15 Social Determinants of Health: Lead 

Remediation

0 0

3.16 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Violence Interventions 

0 0

4 Expenditure Category: Premium Pay

4.1 Public Sector Employees 0 0

4.2 Private Sector: Grants to other employers 0 0

5 Expenditure Category: Infrastructure

5.1 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater treatment 0 0

5.2 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater collection 

and conveyance

0 0

5.3 Clean Water: Decentralized wastewater 0 0

5.4 Clean Water: Combined sewer overflows 0 0

5.5 Clean Water: Other sewer infrastructure 0 0

5.6 Clean Water: Stormwater 0 0

5.7 Clean Water: Energy conservation 0 0

5.8 Clean Water: Water conservation 0 0

5.9 Clean Water: Nonpoint source 0 0

5.10 Drinking water: Treatment 0 0

5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution 0 0

5.12 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution: 

lead remediation

0 0

5.13 Drinking water: Source 0 0

5.14 Drinking water: Storage 0 0

5.15 Drinking water: Other water infrastructure 0 0

5.16 Broadband: “Last Mile” projects 0 0

5.17 Broadband: Other projects 0 0

6 Expenditure Category: Revenue Replacement

6.1 Provision of Government Services 0 0

7 Administrative and Other
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Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

7.1 Administrative Expenses 0 0

7.2 Evaluation and data analysis 0 0

7.3 Transfers to Other Units of Government 0 0

7.4 Transfers to Nonentitlement Units 

(States and Territories only)

0 0

See Section C (7) on page 27 of the Reporting Guidance for additional information.

Project Inventory 

See Attached.

Additional Projects 

None

Ineligible Activities: Tax Offset Provision (States and territories only)

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Project Community Served Project Description Expenditure Category Intended Outcomes Delivery Mechanisms Estimated Project Timeline Cost Estimate Funding Allocated Census Tracts (CT) Benefitted

(California Healthy Places Index) - 

Clean Environment Percentile 

Ranking (These census tracts 

have worse conditions than __% 

of other census tracts in the State 

of California for Clean 

Environments category)

Disadvantaged Community 

(DAC) % (CalEnviroScreen 3.0) 

- These census tracts are 

disproportionately burdened 

(____%) by exposure to 

multiple sources of pollution 

and heightened social and 

economic vulnerability

Average % of Census 

Tract below Poverty 

Line

Support for Homelessness Countywide

Proactive approach for engaging 

homeless population by co-response 

teams, crisis mobile units, expansion of 

capacity at navigation centers, 

temporary housing for individuals 

unable to function in congregant 

settings and creation of safe 

alternatives for unsafe and illegal 

encampments. 1.12 Other Public Health Services

This project is designed to reduce the 

impact of COVID-19 in the homeless 

population and address the behavioral 

health impacts of the COVID-19 

pandemic. 

Implementation of co-response teams 

pairing mental health workers, 

conservators and public safety to 

directly engage 

Project plan development will be 

completed by December 2021, 

implementation and hiring of staff by 

March 2021, full implementation will 

begin April 2021 

Initial cost $15,000,000, ongoing 

cost beyond the ARPA funding 

will be covered with existing 

resources or through the 

allocation of loss revenue. $15,000,000 All All All Countywide

Support for Public Hospital Countywide

Financial support for public hospital to 

continue providing services to 

medically underserved population. 1.12 Other Public Health Services

Ensure the stability of the public 

hospital. Continue with existing 

programs to mitigate the public health 

emergency. 

Will deliver medical care to the 

medically indigent population. Testing 

and vaccination to the entire 

community.

This project is an extension of the 

existing services currently being 

provided by the hospital.

Support will be limited to 

$10,000,000 $10,000,000 All All All Countywide

Library system- Rehire Staff Countywide

Will rehire staff to the pre-pandemic 

levels to open libraries that were closed 

and provide educational opportunities 

across the entire community. 2.14 Rehiring Public Sector Staff

The County will rehire 23 staff that 

were reduced due to the economic 

impacts due to the pandemic. The 

County will utilize staff to reopen library 

branches and provide educational 

opportunities across the entire 

community.

The County will rehire staff and will 

begin the reopening phase of the 22 

libraries. Services to the communities 

will be based on the specific needs.

Rehiring of staff began in July 2021, 

reopening of libraries will begin Mid 

September 2021, with completion of 

reopening no later than November 

2021. $2,450,000 $2,450,000 All All All Countywide

Economic Stability of Tourism 

Industry Countywide

Will complete countywide tourism 

outreach through multiple mediums to 

reintroduce the County's amenities to 

our residents and individuals in other 

communities.

2.11 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or 

Hospitality

This project will include an education 

about the opportunities that are within 

the County for tourism. At the same 

time it will assist the industry that has 

been impacted by the pandemic. Multi-media campaign

This project will begin August 2021 and 

will continue until through December 

2024. $600,000 $600,000 All All All Countywide

Job Training Opportunities

Will provide training in the restaurant 

industry for individuals that have 

difficulty obtaining employment. 2.7 Job Training Assistance

Train a minimum of 50 individuals per 

semester.

In-person training, classroom activities 

and operation of the County café.

Project development in progress. 

Purchase of necessary material 

completed by September 2021. 

Training beginning began August 23, 

2021. This program has two semesters 

per years. $150,000 $150,000 All All All Countywide

Water Improvements - Camp 

Condor Countywide

This project involves the restoration of 

a sustainable potable water source to 

the Camp Condor facility.

5.11 Drinking Water: Transmission & 

Distribution

Rehabilitation of the existing water 

system, new water well and installation 

of a 84,000-gallon tank for the site to 

make the site usable for the 

community. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 4-8 months, 

Construction complete16-20 months. $1,100,000 $1,100,000

Water Improvements - Camp 

Okihi Countywide

This project involves the restoration of 

a potable water service line.

5.11 Drinking Water: Transmission & 

Distribution

This project involves underground 

installation of service line to make the 

camp usable to the community. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 4-8 months, 

Construction complete8-12 months. $625,000 $625,000 51.03 location but serving all County All All Countywide

Water Improvements - Buena 

Vista Aquatic Recreational Area Countywide

This project includes improving the 

production capacity of the 

replenishment water wells of the 

recreation area in order to make the 

aquatic recreational area available to 

the community.

5.15 Drinking Water: Other water 

infrastructure

Make the aquatic recreational area 

accessible to the community year 

round. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 6-12 months, 

Construction complete 15-21 months. $4,762,000 $4,762,000 33.03 location but serving all County All All Countywide

Park Improvements - Wi-Fi 

Parks Countywide

This project is designed to modernize 

and build Wi-Fi infrastructure across 

Kern County Parks

Provide the community at no charge 

internet access, allowing residents 

essential access.

In house design. Construction and 

service provider contracts.

Project development in progress. 

Project will begin September 2021 with 

implementation at regional park 

followed by community parks. $10,000,000 $10,000,000 All All All Countywide

Economic Stability Premium 

pay for eligible public workers Countywide

The county is proposing one-time 

premium pay for our public eligible 

employees. 4.1 Public Sector Employees

Provide economic stability to eligible 

public workers. Payment of one-time premium pay.

Estimated payment before end of 

December 2021. $25,836,000 $25,836,000 All All All Countywide

American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - County of Kern

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Project Community Served Project Description Expenditure Category Intended Outcomes Delivery Mechanisms Estimated Project Timeline Cost Estimate Funding Allocated Census Tracts (CT) Benefitted

(California Healthy Places Index) - 

Clean Environment Percentile 

Ranking (These census tracts 

have worse conditions than __% 

of other census tracts in the State 

of California for Clean 

Environments category)

Disadvantaged Community 

(DAC) % (CalEnviroScreen 3.0) 

- These census tracts are 

disproportionately burdened 

(____%) by exposure to 

multiple sources of pollution 

and heightened social and 

economic vulnerability

Average % of Census 

Tract below Poverty 

Line

American Rescue Plan Act - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - County of Kern

Revenue Loss for the provision 

of governmental services Countywide Governmental Services

6.1 Provision of Governmental 

Services

The County is in the process of 

completing the revenue loss 

calculation. 

The County will utilize the funding to 

provide governmental services.

The County will finalize its calculation 

by mid-September 2021 and will 

prepare a plan for the use of the funds. To be determined To be determined All All All Countywide

Caliente Creek Lamont

Design and construction/acquisition for 

stormwater/flood mitigation activities 

to reduce flooding experienced from 

Caliente Creek. 5.6: Clean Water: Stormwater

Reduced economic and public health 

burden from stormwater damages. 

Increased public health and safety by 

promoting equal opportunities, 

implementing sustainable 

development, and promoting growth 

and better quality of life. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 12-18 months, 

Construction/Acquisition - start in 18-24 

months, complete 36-48 months. $10,000,000 $10,000,000

62.01, 62.02, 60.04, 64.01,64.03, 

64.04 (94.65) 74.17 31.82

Ford City - Taft Heights (FCTH) 

Sanitation District - Ford City & Taft Heights

Design and construction of 

approximately 12,505 ft of sewer 

replacement

5.5: Clean Water: Other Sewer 

Infrastructure

Reduced economic and public health 

burden from sewer damages. Increased 

public health and safety by promoting 

equal opportunities, implementing 

sustainable development, and 

promoting growth and better quality of 

life. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 6-9 months, 

Construction - start in 12 months, 

complete 24 months. $7,000,000.00 $7,000,000.00 34.00, 35.00, 36.00 (83.10) 75.83 27.87

Kern Sanitation Authority (KSA) Southeast Bakersfield

Design and construction of 

approximately 3,652 ft of sewer 

replacement

5.5: Clean Water: Other Sewer 

Infrastructure

Reduced economic and public health 

burden from sewer damages. Increased 

public health and safety by promoting 

equal opportunities, implementing 

sustainable development, and 

promoting growth and better quality of 

life. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 6-9 months, 

Construction - start in 12 months, 

complete 24 months. $2,008,600.00 $2,000,000.00

7.00, 9.04, 9.05, 9.09, 11.03, 12.01, 

12.02, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 23.01, 

23.02, 24.00, 25.00, 30.00 (98.94) 78.17 38.36

County Service Area (CSA) 71 Western Rosedale

Design and construction of 

approximately 21,900 ft of new sewer 

trunk line construction 

5.5: Clean Water: Other Sewer 

Infrastructure

Reduced economic and public health 

burden from septic maintenance and 

failure. Increased public health and 

safety by promoting equal 

opportunities, implementing 

sustainable development, and 

promoting growth and better quality of 

life. In house design. Construction contract.

Design - complete in 6-9 months, 

Construction - start in 12 months, 

complete 24 months. $19,046,500.00 $6,000,000.00 38.03, 38.09, 38.13 (98.83) 29.17 5.31

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