P I E R C E C O U N T Y , 

W A S H I N G T O N

R E C O V E R Y P L A N

S t a t e a n d L o c a l 

F i s c a l R e c o v e r y 

F u n d s

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Table of Contents

General Overview

Executive Summary.................................................................................................................1

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

Promoting Equitable Outcomes .................................................................................6

Community Engagement .........................................................................................................9

Labor Practices .................................................................................................................... 12

Table of Expenses by Expenditure Category.........................................................................13

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

*Including Promoting Equitable Outcomes and Use of Evidence

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), bill H.R.1319, was signed into law by President 

Biden on March 11, 2021 to provide relief towards an equitable economic recovery. The State 

and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) legislation, part of ARPA, includes $65.1 

billion in direct aid to all counties in America. 

Pierce County was allocated $175.8 million in pandemic response and recovery funding to be 

received in two tranches. As funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by 

December 31, 2026, Pierce County will address emergent needs now, and plan purposefully to 

use the remaining funds over the course of the next five years. 

In anticipation of receiving the ARPA funds, the Pierce County Council adopted Ordinance No. 

2021-32, which allocated an initial $50.3 million of the funds. Pierce County Executive Bruce 

Dammeier signed the ordinance on April 29, 2021.

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APRIL

MAY

2021

JULY

MARCH

2021

American 

Rescue Plan 

Act (ARPA) 

signed into 

law

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2021

Ordinance No. 2021-32 signed 

by Executive Bruce Dammeier, 

allocating $50.3 million

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Pierce County receives first 

tranche of $87.9 million

2021

19

2021

Pierce County allocates 

additional $23.0 million 

MAY

2022

Pierce County to receive 

second tranche of $87.9 

million 

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APRIL

MAY

JULY
 

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Economic stabilization topped the list of emergency funding needs in the first round of ARPA 

allocations. Allocations provided support to Pierce County’s small businesses, included funding 

for business assistance, entrepreneurship and technical assistance grants, and workforce 

development programs. Additional allocations were made for the County’s public health 

emergency response, summer youth programs, local food banks, and assistance for 

homelessness services.

In a second round of ARPA funding allocations, Ordinance No. 2021-53 was adopted and 

signed by Executive Dammeier on July 19, 2021. $15 million was allocated to support 

expansion of broadband infrastructure. Small businesses received another $8 million for grant 

programs designed to help businesses grow and adapt to the evolving marketplace. Additional 

funding was allocated for the acquisition of hotel/motel space to support unhoused individuals. 

A total of $79,405,000 

has been allocated to 

date:

− $38,075,000 for 

Economic Stabilization

− $16,365,000 for 

Essential Government 

Services

− $14,700,000 for 

Community Response 

and Resilience

− $10,265,000 for Public 

Health Emergency 

Response

Roughly $8.6 million remains to be allocated from the first tranche of ARPA funding. As part of 

the 2022-23 budget process, the Executive will evaluate program allocations and propose a 

plan to respond to the needs of Pierce County’s residents and recover from the pandemic. The 

Executive and County Council will address long-term needs facing Pierce County, with a focus 

on allocating funds to make sustainable improvements that can be built on moving forward.

As of July 31, 2021, Pierce County has expended $11.7 million of the $79.4 million in allocated

funds. 
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The lists below represent a selection of initial allocated funding uses by expenditure category. 

Public Health

• $8,715,000 for COVID-19 testing and personal 

protective equipment storage

• $1,550,000 towards Health Department Services

• $5,500,000 for modifications to County facilities to 

adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines and improve 

telework efficiencies

• $6,480,000 for court related services and backlog

Negative Economic Impact

• $15,000,000 in business assistance grants for 

Small Businesses and Non-Profits

• $5,000,000 for Entrepreneurship and Technical 

Assistance programs with a focus on Black, 

Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities

• $2,260,000 for Emergency Food Network and local 

Farmer’s Markets

Services to Disproportionately Impacted 

Communities

• $7,000,000 to house and support homeless 

individuals/families

• $3,335,000 in services and counselling for those in 

need, including domestic violence support, and 

summer youth programs

Infrastructure

• $15,000,000 to support partnerships and seed 

money for grants to provide or improve broadband 

services in underserved areas of Pierce County

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Use of Funds

Per U.S. Treasury’s 

eligible use of funds, 

projects will address the 

public health 

emergency, negative 

economic impacts from 

the pandemic, services 

to those most 

disproportionately 

impacted, and 

infrastucture needs. 

Pierce County will use 

evidenced-based 

interventions with 

proven outcomes where 

possible, and target

under and unserved 

communities. 

Public Health

As confirmed COVID-19 

cases continue to rise, 

testing remains one of 

the top priorities. In

August 2021, Pierce 

County saw one of the 

largest surges in 

confirmed cases since 

December of 2020. To 

ensure the broadest 

access to testing, Pierce 

County is investing over 

half of the currently 

allocated Public Health 

dollars to mobile and 

mass testing sites. 

Mobile testing allows 

greater access to 

testing and support 

throughout underserved 

and vulnerable 

populations.

To help build back

citizens’ access to 

timely justice, over 

$6 million has been allocated to alleviate the 

historic court backlog experienced 

throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds 

will go towards pretrial services, electronic 

monitoring, additional bailiffs, services to 

support facility requirements to mitigate 

spread of COVID-19, and other necessary 

support. 

Negative Economic Impact

In continuation of the efforts made in 2020 

with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and 

Economic Security (CARES) Act, Pierce 

County will focus on small businesses to 

further stabilize the local economy and 

reduce ongoing negative impacts. 

Approximately $20 million will be distributed 

in the form of grants to support varying 

needs. The grants will focus on support to 

stabilize and help small businesses grow, 

such as providing critical professional 

services (bookkeeping, tax advice, graphic 

design, web design, marketing strategies, 

and legal advice), one-time information 

technology, and capital needs, up to 

$400,000 for childcare businesses, and 

direct assistance grants. $5 million will be 

provided to Entrepreneurship and Technical 

Assistance programs with a focus on 

BIPOC communities. Through this grant, a 

training program will be created that 

addresses relevant business topics, 

financial education, profitability, marketing, 

business branding, hiring, leasing, 

insurance, and more. The program will also 

offer cash grants to participants for financial 

needs associated with building and 

sustaining their businesses. Though not 

exclusive to the BIPOC communities, there 

will be a strong focus on working with 

represententatives from BIPOC and 

marginalized communities to ensure the 

programs are tailored to meet all needs, and 

messages are delivered to areas that are 

not always represented. 

E L I G I B L E U S E S

1. Support public health 

expenditures

2. Address negative 

economic impacts 

caused by the public 

health emergency

3. Invest in water, sewer, 

and broadband 

infrastructure

I N E L I G I B L E U S E S

1. Changes that reduce 

net tax revenue

2. Extraordinary payments 

into a pension fund

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

USE OF FUNDS 
 

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Disproportionately Impacted 

Communities

To further assist those disporpoportionately 

impacted by the pandemic, Pierce County

Human Services will partner with the City of 

Tacoma and City of Lakewood to support 

the purchase of a local hotel property by the 

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI). This 

project will establish approximately 90 units 

for homeless individuals, couples, and/or 

small families. 

Counseling and outreach will be provided by 

local non-profits such as Comprehensive 

Life Resources, and domestic violence 

support groups like YWCA, Rebuilding 

Hope, Catherine Place, and Crystal Judson 

Family Justice Center. Youth programs will 

support, educate, and socialize youth 

throughout the community who have felt the 

impacts of the pandemic. 

Infrastructure 

Lastly, $15 million has been allocated to 

support partnerships and seed money to 

provide or improve broadband services in 

underserved areas of Pierce County. With 

the increase in telehealth, telework, and 

virtual school environments, this will help to 

ensure individuals in all communities are 

able to equally access broadband as the 

demand continues to increase.

*Above table shows correlation between Pierce County’s categorizations in relation to U.S Treasury’s expenditure 

categories.
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In Spring of 2021, a team of stakeholders

reviewed the current Pierce County 

strategic plan and updated many areas to 

reflect the current environment in which we 

are serving our residents. A common theme 

throughout the newly updated strategic 

priorities is promoting equity and ensuring

each person throughout Pierce County is 

thoughtfully included.

A P L A C E P E O P L E 

A R E P R O U D T O C A L L 

H O M E

Promoting equity through offering services, 

opportunities, and equal access to all 

members of the community will benefit not 

only underserved and disproportionately 

impacted individuals, but the entire 

community as a whole. The decisions made 

over the next three years with have a lasting 

impact on the community, in the immediate 

time frame and for many years to come.

The updated strategic plan will help align 

and drive those impactful decisions. 

With the strategic plan as the framework, 

Pierce County is allocating ARPA funding 

with a focus on equitable outcomes and 

targeting its most impacted communities. 

The County is stabilizing and growing 

businesses owned by people of color by 

investing in training and entrepreneurship,

making testing available to members of all 

communities through mobile and mass 

testing sites, working directly with leaders 

within BIPOC communities to receive multiperspective input, and being fully 

transparent with communites through our 

Open Pierce County website.

P R O M O T I N G E Q U I T A B L E O U T C O M E S

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Safe and Just 

Communities

People have confidence 

they are safe and will be 

treated fairly

Jobs and

Entrepreneurship 

Distribute economic 

recovery assistance, with 

focus on BIPOC 

communities

Skilled 

Workforce

Expand living-wage job 

training for underserved 

communities

Accountability for 

Results

Measurement and public 

transparency drive 

improved decisions, 

performance, and fiscal 

responsibility

Attainable 

Housing

Everyone has access to a 

safe and affordable place 

to live

Talented and 

Diverse Employees

Our employees are 

productive, innovative 

and reflect the 

communities we serve

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O P E N P I E R C E 

C O U N T Y is a data-driven 

dashboard intended to help the public 

understand and evaluate Pierce County’s 

progress toward our strategic priority areas: 

Vibrant Communities, Entrepreneurial 

Climate, and Effective Government. The 

indicators and measures in this report are a 

combination of community-level outcome 

indicators and Pierce County government 

operational performance measures. This 

information provides a transparent and 

accountable record of our performance. 

As ARPA funds are allocated and 

expended, Open Pierce County will 

continue to be updated with disaggregated 

data to monitor progress toward equity 

goals. Data is updated frequently, in some 

cases weekly, and measures will be added 

continuously as new data components 

become available. This valuable Open 

Pierce County data will be used to assess 

equity, gauge success of programs, and 

adjust planning as necessary. 

The below visualizations outline an example 

of disaggregated data for the Business 

Assistance program. The data provided 

includes total number of businesses that 

received assistance, percent of businesses 

with minority owners, and distribution of 

minority groups.

Open Pierce County can be found at 

https://open/piercecountywa.gov. 
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R e s o l u t i o n N o . 

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Tool measuring accessibility, 

livability, education, environmental 

health, and the economy 

throughout Pierce County to be 

called the Countywide Equity Index

R e s o l u t i o n N o . 

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Reaffirming the Pierce County 

Council’s commitment to 

Community Inclusivity. Establishes 

a County Equity Index and 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

Policy to guide all aspects of 

decision making. Establishes an 

Equity Review Committee to 

Review Recommendations and to 

monitor and review continuing data 

analysis conducted by the 

Executive’s Criminal Justice 

Workgroup

C o u n t y w i d e E q u i t y I n d e x

a n d D i v e r s i t y , E q u i t y , a n d 

I n c l u s i o n 

In the first week of August 2021, the County Council unanimously 

passed two resolutions (R2021-108s and R2021-109) aimed at 

Pierce County’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As 

part of the Countywide Equity Index (R2021-108s), Pierce County 

will identify a multitude of indicators that will assist in making 

equitable decisions. Initial recommended indicators include items 

such as: Accessibility, Livability, Education, Economy, and 

Environmental Health. 

Established by Resolution No. 2021-109, the Equity Review 

Committee will provide the Pierce County Council with 

recommendations to continue moving the County to a more 

culturally competent organization. Each Councilmember will 

appoint two members, one of which must represent a marginalized 

and/or underserved community, from their respective district to 

serve as voting members. They will be joined by non-voting 

members assigned by certain Pierce County Departments and 

Branches. 

While implementation is still in the early stages, the Equity Index 

and Equity Review Committee will continue to develop over time 

and offer valuable information to promote equitable outcomes. 

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M u l t i - J u r i s d i c t i o n C o l l a b o r a t i o n 

The Pierce County Council held a multi-jurisdiction study session on May 27, 2021 to share 

plans related to ARPA funds, including discussion of funds already appropriated. The study 

session stressed the importance of working collaboratively, locally, regionally, and countywide 

to ensure the funds were allocated in the most efficient, and effective ways. During the study 

session, the below funding principles were shared, which will help drive the best outcomes for 

our communities.

C r o s s - C o m m u n i t y I n f o r m a t i o n S h a r i n g

As part of the CARES Act, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD) conducted 

a campaign that invited representatives to share information with their communities. 

Organizations affiliated with BIPOC, income, gender, faith, and other culturally diverse 

communities were included in initial requests for feedback. Additionally, the TPCHD identified 

six geographically based Communities of Focus that faced disproportionately poor health 

outcomes – East Tacoma, Key Peninsula, Parkland, White River, Springbrook, and South 

Tacoma. 

Outreach to the communities included an appearance on a Spanish speaking radio station, 

radio and digital advertising to veterans, and paid ads on social media to ensure a wide variety 

of disproportionately impacted communities had access to valuable information. Responses 

were received from at least 14 community groups, and the information gained from such 

interactions was used to form decisions related not only to CARES Act, but for ARPA as well. 

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S t a k e h o l d e r S t e e r i n g C o m m i t t e e

A steering committee was created in early 2020 to provide input on utilization of CARES Act 

funds. This same steering committee, co-chaired by Executive Bruce Dammeier and Council 

Chair Derek Young, was reconvened in 2021 to provide strategic input on ARPA funds. The 

Committee included 12 key stakeholders, representing a diverse group of members from the 

community, and worked together to review and identify potential funding scenarios. The 

recommended scenarios were presented to the County Council and assisted in funding 

allocation decisions. 

B u s i n e s s O w n e r

S u r v e y

To gauge the participation and effectiveness 

of assistance throughout the pandemic, the 

Pierce County Economic Development 

Department surveyed over 1,700 local 

businesses across Pierce County. The 

majority of those surveyed were small 

businesses – 77% reported having 10 or 

fewer employees, while 31% were minority

owned and 51% women owned businesses.

The results showed the most utilized 

programs were small business assistance

grants and the personal protective 

equipment (PPE) program. The survey 

closed March 2, 2021 and shortly after, the 

APRA funds were allocated with an initial 

focus on support for small businesses. 

According to those surveyed, only 16% of 

businesses sought no assistance during the 

pandemic. The percentage of local 

businesses using County programs and 

services to assist with economic recovery is 

encouraging, and the ARPA funds will 

continue to focus on local businesses to 

further boost the economy in an equitable 

manner.
 

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Specific to the ARPA Rollback Relief 

Grants, 40% of the recipients were minority 

owned businesses, 53% were women 

owned, and 10% were veteran owned.

Looking at the entire recipient pool, 70% of 

the funds went to minority, women, and 

veteran owned businesses. 

In designing our economic recovery 

programs, outreach partners included: The 

Black Collective, The Urban League, Mi 

Centro, Korean Women’s Association, Asia 

Pacific Cultural Center, and the Puyallup 

Tribe. Economic Development worked with 

the broader network of BIPOC and business 

organizations to both help promote existing 

programs and design new programs. Using 

these networks has allowed the County to 

connect with underserved businesses using 

their trusted source networks. 

The results of the business survey helped 

guide ARPA allocations to reach BIPOC, 

veteran, women, and rural owned 

businesses that are often underrepresented. 

Recognizing the pandemic had a significant

impact on minority and women owned 

businesses, efforts were made to develop 

strong social networks and coalitions to 

reach priority populations. A vital part of 

outreach has been helping these 

populations navigate and access resources. 

All programs have been viewed through a 

lens of equity, diversity, and inclusion to 

inform and implement programming.

Further details from the survey can be found at https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7194/2021-

Pierce-County-Business-Survey
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Pierce County has allocated $15 million for broadband infrastructure projects.. The program is 

currently being designed, and strong labor standards will be used to promote effective and 

efficient delivery of high-quality infrastructure projects while supporting economic recovery. 

Additional detail will be provided once the program has been finalized and as other 

infrastructure projects are identified. 

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Category Cumulative

expenditures to 

date ($)

Amount spent 

since last 

Recovery Plan

1 Expenditure Category: Public Health

1.2 COVID-19 Testing1 3,014,799.69 3,014,799.69

1.4 Prevention in Congregate Settings (Nursing 

Homes, Prisons/Jails, Dense Work Sites, 

Schools, etc.)

951,536.79 951,536.79

1.5 Personal Protective Equipment 44,249.25 44,249.25

1.7 Capital Investments or Physical Plant Changes 

to Public Facilities that respond to the COVID19 public health emergency

51,016.33 51,016.33

1.12 Other Public Health Services 184,554.14 184,554.14

2 Expenditure Category: Negative Economic 

Impacts

2.2 Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and 

Utility Aid 

210,976.33 210,976.33

2.9 Small Business Economic Assistance (General) 6,910,281.21 6,910,281.21

2.13 Other Economic Support 123,198.45 123,198.45

3 Expenditure Category: Services to 

Disproportionately Impacted Communities

3.9. Healthy Childhood Environments: Other 169,782.00 169,782.00

3.11 Housing Support: Services for Unhoused 

persons 

1,341.67 1,341.67

3.16 Social Determinants of Health: Community 

Violence Interventions 

536.44 536.44

1The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is expected to authorize the use of FEMA public 

assistance funding to cover testing costs. Upon this approval the County plans to reallocate the ARPA 

funds used for testing to support other services.

T A B L E O F E X P E N S E S B Y E X P E N D I T U R E C A T E G O R Y

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I N V E N T O R Y

S t a t e a n d L o c a l 

F i s c a l R e c o v e r y 

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P I E R C E C O U N T Y , 

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PUBLIC HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH

C O V I D - 1 9 T E S T I N G

Project: COVID-19 Testing1

Funding Amount: $8,000,000

Expenditure Category: 1.2 COVID-19 Testing

Project Overview: COVID-19 mobile and mass 

testing sites. 

Promoting Equitable Outcomes: Many of the 

static testing sites are located within Qualified 

Census Tracts, ensuring accessibility to all. 

From May 2021 to August 2021, over 25,000 

COVID-19 tests were administered across 

Pierce County. 

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of tests conducted daily

− Number of tests conducted in total

− Total confirmed cases (% of positive 

tests over one week period)

− Locations of testing sites

Outcome Measures

− Reduce trends in test positivity

− Increase access to testing in QCTs

− Sustain low transmission and positivity 

rates

1The Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA) is expected to authorize the use of 

FEMA public assistance funding to cover testing 

costs. Upon this approval the County plans to 

reallocate the ARPA funds used for testing to 

support other services.

P E R S O N A L 

P R O T E C T I V E 

E Q U I P M E N T 

Project: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

and Storage

Funding Amount: $797,160

Expenditure Category: 1.5 Personal Protective 

Equipment

Project Overview: Rent and operations for PPE 

warehouse along with distribution of PPE.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of PPE stored

− Number of PPE distributed

− Number of groups serviced with PPE

− Number of PPE received from state and 

donations

− Number of PPE items distributed to Tier 

1, 2, 3, and 4

Outcome Measures

− Sustain low transmission and positivity 

rates 

− Ensure individuals and groups have 

access to PPE

− Ensure equal access across all 

communities

P R E V E N T I O N I N 

C O N G R E G A T E 

S E T T I N G S 

Project: Prevention in congregate settings

Funding Amount: $4,268,210

Expenditure Category: 1.4 Prevention in 

Congregate Settings

Project Overview: Operate offsite court 

locations to allow for proper COVID-19 

mitigation protocol, including social distancing. 

Reduce congregate populations in the County 

Jail, including support for a Pretrial Services 

program, Electronic Home Monitoring, and 

Electronic Home Detention.
 

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PUBLIC HEALTH

Use of Evidence:

Pretrial detention leads to an average increase 

of $129 in non-bail court fees owed, which is 

difficult for many to pay – 82% of defendants

who were charged court fees are still in debt five 

years later. Pretrial detention also leads to a 136 

day increase in the minimum number of days 

before being eligible for parole. (Stevenson, 

2016)

Promoting Equitable Outcomes: Pierce 

County was selected as a Research-Action Site 

to partner with Advancing Pretrial Policy and 

Research (APPR) to improve pretrial justice 

systems – leading to equal protection, and 

access amongst all. APPR prioritizes safety and 

promotes racial equity through their research,

and collaborative efforts with communities such 

as Pierce County.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of home detention persons

− Number of home monitoring persons

− Total fees waived

− Number of inmates not requiring 

transportation

− Number of pending cases

Outcome Measures

− Increase efficiency in performing court 

functions due to time and cost savings 

associated with not transporting inmates

− Reduction in COVID-19 exposure

− Reduction in persons jailed

− Reduction in overall court backlog

P U B L I C H E A L T H 

S E R V I C E S

Project: Law Enforcement Public Health 

Services

Funding Amount: $331,500

Expenditure Category: 1.12 Other Public 

Health Services

Project Overview: Law Enforcement activities 

related to increased need to monitor crowds, 

support animal control efforts related to court 

backlog, anti-street racing enforcement, and 

other COVID-19 related expenses. Includes 

application to notify citizens of ongoing activity to 

include testing, vaccination sites and times, 

contact tracing, and media updates (1.8 Other 

COVID-19 Public Health Expenses).

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of animals supported due to 

court backlog

− Number of individuals accessing North 

Lake Tapps Park daily

− Number of individuals ticketed

Outcome Measures

− Decrease in exposure, reducing spread 

of COVID-19 through mitigation and 

prevention

− Minimization of illegal street racing, 

increasing safety of community

F A C I L I T Y 

A D A P T A T I O N S

Project: Facility Adaptations

Funding Amount: $5,500,000

Expenditure Category: 1.7 Capital Investments 

or Physical Plant Changes to Public Facilities 

that respond to the COVID-19 Public Health 

Emergency.

Project Overview: Modifications to County 

facilities to adhere to COVID-19 safety 

guidelines and support hoteling and 

consolidation of County leased space

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of facilities updated

− Number of employees working in 

impacted facilities

Outcome Measures

− Decrease in exposure, reducing spread 

of COVID-19 through mitigation and 

prevention

− Increase ability to function fully and 

properly with reduced risk
 

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PUBLIC HEALTH 

T A C O M A P I E R C E 

C O U N T Y H E A L T H 

D E P A R T M E N T 

Project: Tacoma-Pierce County Health 

Department (TPCHD) Support

Funding Amount: $1,550,000

Expenditure Category: 1.12 Other Public 

Health Services

Project Overview: Wrap-Around services for 

COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine; Treatment 

Services for COVID-19 Staff and Patients; 

Reopening of the building to the public. 

Promoting Equitable Outcomes: TPCHD is 

located within a Qualified Census Tract, making 

it easily accessible to underserved communities. 

They focus on timely and effective 

communication by ensuring materials are easy 

to read and translated into multiple languages 

(goal is to have 75% of messages at or below an 

8

th grade reading level). 

Continued focus on vaccinating the community, 

ensuring all individuals, regardless of race or 

ethnicity have proper avenues to receiving 

accurate information and access to vaccines. 

The below chart as of 8/7/2021, sourced from 

TPCHD, shows current vaccination distribution 

across groups.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of care center beds

− Number of care center patients

− Number of patients currently using care 

center

− Number of beds currently in use

− Number of individuals receiving care 

coordination for isolation and/or 

quarantine

− Demographics of individuals served

Outcome Measures

− Sustain low transmission and positivity 

rates to reduce number of patients 

requiring care

− Access to care and services to the 

public
 

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NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS

E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P

AND T E C H N I C A L 

A S S I S T A N C E G R A N T S 

Project: Entrepreneurship and Technical 

Assistance Grants

Funding Amount: $5,000,000

Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business 

Economic Assistance 

Project Overview: Entrepreneurship and

Technical Assistance programs with a focus on 

BIPOC communities (Ordinance 2021-71).

Pierce County Business Accelerator Program 

includes a training on relevant business topics 

(finance, profitability, marketing, business 

branding, etc.), and limited financial assistance 

to those who graduate from the program. 

Graduates may be eligible to receive up to $500 

per month over a 12-month period for rent to 

support businesses, along with funding to assist 

with certain professional services. 

Promoting Equitable Outcomes: Supporting 

businesses in the micro or start-up stage with 

revenue of less than $325,000 annually, residing 

within Pierce County. The Pierce County 

Economic Development Team is actively 

engaging and seeking partnerships with 

representatives from underserved communities,

such as the Tacoma Urban League, tribal and 

indigenous groups, the Pierce County Black 

Collective, and Asian Pacific Cultural Center to 

promote this program. Pierce County will 

continue to work with these communities to 

ensure valuable feedback is included in the 

development and future of the program. 

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Total number of grant submissions

− Total number of grants received

− Total number of grant submissions by 

BIPOC community members

− Total number of grants received by 

BIPOC community members

− Location of businesses receiving grants

− Number of businesses receiving grants 

within Qualified Census Tract

Outcome Measures

− Increase in BIPOC community member 

access to entrepreneurship and 

technical assistance

− Increase in number of BIPOC 

community members ability to obtain 

jobs/open new businesses

− Reduction in job/business loss of BIPOC 

community members

F O O D S U P P O R T

Project: Food Support

Funding Amount: $2,260,000

Expenditure Category: 2.13 Other Economic 

Support

Project Overview: Funding to support 

distribution of food to those disproportionately 

impacted through Emergency Food Network 

(EFN) and partner pantries 

Support of local Farmers Markets to continue to 

provide goods and services to community 

members.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of farmers market vendors

− Location of farmers markets

− Pounds distributed by EFN

− Pounds distributed by partner sites

− Visits to food pantries

Outcome Measures

− Increased access to food for

underserved communities

C O M M U N I T Y 

I N V O L V E M E N T 

Project: Fairs and Community Events 

Funding Amount: $200,000

Expenditure Category: 2.13 Other Economic 

Support

Project Overview: Funding for Pierce County 

Fair, Lacamas Community Center, and Other 

Community events to promote inclusion and 

reduce isolation.
 

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NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of visitors served

− Number of persons employed

− Location of fairs and community centers

− Number of community events held

Outcome Measures

− Increase community approval and 

engagement

S M A L L B U S I N E S S 

G R A N T S 

Project: Grants for Small Businesses and NonProfits

Funding Amount: $15,350,000

Expenditure Category: 2.9 Small Business 

Economic Assistance

Project Overview: Relief Rollback Grants for 

Small Business and Nonprofits to offset the 

challenges occurred due to COVID-19. 

Up to $400,000 will be set aside for childcare 

businesses in unincorporated Pierce County.

Additionally, $4 million of the allocated $15

million will be used to provide professional 

services, including bookkeeping, tax advice, 

graphic design, web design, marketing 

strategies, and legal advice. 

To ensure equity amongst community members, 

$350,000 will be allocated for counselors to 

connect businesses to Federal and State funded 

programs, as well as assist with the application 

processes. 

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of grant applications submitted

− Number of applicants receiving grants

− Number of individuals staffed to assist

− Age of applicants receiving support

− Race of applicants receiving support

− Location of businesses receiving grants

− Number of jobs retained/created

− Number of new businesses established

− Sales & revenue of businesses 

receiving grants

Outcome Measures

− Reduction in number of individuals not 

receiving eligible Federal and State 

funds

− Reduction in small business closures

− Minimizing unemployment due to small 

business closures

W O R K F O R C E 

D E V E L O P M E N T

Project: Workforce Development through Job 

Training

Funding Amount: $2,025,000

Expenditure Category: 2.7 Job Training 

Assistance

Project Overview: Continue two Washington 

Service Corps crews with a focus on youth 

development.

Funding for Workforce Central for a Summer 

Jobs Program, Reskill-Upskill-Business Fund, 

and Rapid Employer-Driven Cohort Training.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of people participating in 

summer youth employment programs

− Number of locations providing support

− Age of individual receiving support

− Race of individual receiving support

− Number of workers enrolled in sectoral 

job training programs

− Number of individuals completing 

sectoral job training programs

Outcome Measures

− Improved skills for unemployed 

individuals

− Number of individuals employed by end 

of the summer

− Number of individuals employed after 

one year
 

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NEGATIVE ECONOMIC IMPACTS

T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 

S E R V I C E S

Project: Transportation Services

Funding Amount: $60,000

Expenditure Category: 2.13 Other Economic 

Support

Project Overview: Funding for not-for-profits to 

provide bus passes, pre-paid gas cards, shuttle 

rides, and other transit-oriented services 

throughout incorporated and unincorporated 

Pierce County.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of bus passes provided

− Number of pre-paid gas cards provided

− Age of individuals receiving bus passes

− Age of individuals receiving pre-paid gas 

cards

− Race of individuals receiving bus 

passes

− Race of individuals receiving pre-paid 

gas cards

− Home address of individuals receiving 

bus passes

− Home address of individuals receiving 

pre-paid gas cards

Outcome Measures

− Increase transportation access to those 

in underserved communities

− Ability for individuals to access health 

care, attend school, and attend work

F I N A N C I A L C O A C H I N G

Project: Financial Coaching

Funding Amount: $395,000

Expenditure Category: 2.13 Other Economic 

Support

Project Overview: Funding for Center for 

Strong Families & Sound Outreach. Sound 

Outreach empowers Pierce County residents to 

achieve their financial dreams and to secure 

personal financial security through an integrated 

model of coaching and counseling. 

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of individuals receiving financial 

coaching

− Number of individuals in Qualified 

Census Tract

− Age of individuals

− Race of individuals

Outcome Measures

− Increase in number of individuals that 

are more secure in their financial 

situation

− Reduction in debt

− Reduction in eviction rates

− Increased access to financial counseling 

to underserved communities

C O U R T B A C K L O G

Project: Court Backlog

Funding Amount: $3,604,430

Expenditure Category: 2.13 Other Economic 

Support

Project Overview: Funding for expenses 

associated to significant court backlog, 

exasperated by the pandemic. Steps to reduce 

backlog will include implementation of COVID19 safety measures, hiring additional court staff 

and attorneys to increase speed of case 

resolution, live streaming capabilities, animal 

control expenses, and phone tree translation 

services.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Current number of unresolved cases

− Amount of time to resolution

− Total Full Time Equivalents hired

Outcome Measures

− Reduction in overall outstanding court 

backlog

− Increase in resolution time of cases
 

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DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED

H O M E L E S S S H E L T E R

D E V E L O P M E N T

Project: Acquisition of land and development of 

a homeless shelter

Funding Amount: $5,000,000

Expenditure Category: 3.10 Housing Support: 

Affordable Housing

Project Overview: Pierce County Human 

Services will partner with City of Tacoma and 

City of Lakewood to support the purchase of the 

Comfort Inn hotel property by Low Income 

Housing Institute (LIHI). This project will bring 

online approximately 90 units for homeless 

individuals, couples, and/or small families.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of affordable housing units

preserved or developed

− Number of single occupancy units

− Number of multi occupancy units

Outcome Measures

− Increase number of individuals able to 

remain housed

− Increase access to housing 

opportunities

− Reduction of homeless rates in local 

vicinity

H O M E L E S S N E S S 

S E R V I C E S

Project: Homelessness Services

Funding Amount: $2,000,000

Expenditure Category: 3.11 Housing Support: 

Services for Unhoused Persons

Project Overview: Funding for homeless 

services, including enhanced outreach, camper 

relocation, site restoration, hygiene services, 

day centers, and inclement weather/temporary 

shelter programs.

Promoting Equitable Outcomes: Pierce 

County Human Services received input from the 

ARPA Steering Committee, the Continuum of 

Care, and the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition 

to End Homelessness. Collaboration with these 

groups provided community input to assist in 

making use of funds decisions. 

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of shelter beds provided

− Number of shelter beds accessed

− Number of hygiene sites provided

− Number of hygiene site visits

− Number of temporary shelters

− Location of provided support

− Number of affordable housing units 

preserved or developed

Outcome Measures

− Increase access to housing and hygiene 

opportunities

Y O U T H AND Y O U N G 

A D U L T

H O M E L E S S N E S S 

Project: Youth and Young Adult Homelessness

Funding Amount: $300,000

Expenditure Category: 3.11 Housing Support: 

Services for Unhoused Persons

Project Overview: Funding for Comprehensive 

Life Resources; a non-profit group that offers 

intensive services for those suffering from 

homelessness to assist in helping clients gain

and maintain stable independent housing 

solutions. Comprehensive Life Resources has 

several programs aimed at supporting homeless 

youth including foster care, counseling, and 

residence for youth with significant psychiatric 

impairment.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of individuals supported

− Number of programs supported

− Number of individuals requiring crossservice support

− Number of youths placed in foster care

− Number of partnerships and 

collaboration with subgroups

− Location of provided support
 

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DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED

− Number of affordable housing units 

preserved or developed

Outcome Measures

− Reduction of homelessness in youth 

and young adult individuals

− Increased access to homelessness 

services for those within underserved 

communities

A F F O R D A B L E H O U S I N G 

C O N S U L T A N T 

Project: Affordable Housing Consultant

Funding Amount: $150,000

Expenditure Category: 3.10 Housing Support: 

Affordable Housing

Project Overview: Funding for Pierce County 

Council to hire an Affordable Housing Action 

Strategy Consultant.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of programs identified

− Number of programs implemented

− Number of people or households 

receiving eviction prevention services

− Number of affordable housing units 

preserved or developed

Outcome Measures

− Increase in knowledge and accessibility 

related to affordable housing 

opportunities

D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E 

S E R V I C E S 

Project: Domestic Violence Services

Funding Amount: $285,000

Expenditure Category: 3.16 Social 

Determinants of Health: Community Violence 

Interventions

Project Overview: Funding for Crystal Judson 

Family Justice Center, YWCA, Rebuilding Hope, 

Catherine Place and Our Sister’s House to 

provide support to those who experience 

domestic violence as a direct result of the 

COVID-19 pandemic.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Location of individuals serviced

− Number of individuals serviced

− Number of organizations collaborating

− Types of services provided

− Age of individuals

− Race of individuals

Outcome Measures

− Reduce and prevent violence in the 

community

− Increase access to domestic violence 

services

− Increase feeling of safety amongst 

community members

P R O G R A M 

C O O R D I N A T O R S

Project: Program Coordinators

Funding Amount: $250,000

Expenditure Category: 3.14 Social 

Determinants of Health: Community Health 

Workers or Benefits Navigators

Project Overview: Resources to connect 

residents to federal and state funded programs 

and assist with the application process.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures

− Number of residents assisted

− Number of residents receiving aid

− Number of residents in Qualified Census 

Tract

− Age of residents

− Race of residents

− Number of residents unaware of state 

and federal opportunities

Outcome Measures

− Reduce number of eligible residents not 

receiving support

− Increase awareness within underserved 

communities
 

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DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED

H E A L T H Y C H I L D H O O D 

E N V I R O N M E N T S

Project: Youth Programs

Funding Amount: $2,500,000

Expenditure Category: 3.9 Healthy Childhood 

Environments: Other

Project Overview: Expansion of youth summer 

programs and camps to provide learning, and 

socialization opportunities.

Funding for Graduate Tacoma, Foundation for 

Tacoma Students.

Justice Involved Youth

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures − Number of youths supported − Number of community partnerships − Number of summer programs offered − Location of participants

Outcome Measures − Increase in graduation rates over the

next five years

− Reduction in absenteeism − Increase in ability for parents to work 

during summer while children are out of 

school
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INFRASTRUCTURE

B R O A D B A N D

Project: Broadband Improvements

Funding Amount: $15,000,000

Expenditure Category: 5.17 Broadband: Other 

projects

Project Overview: Support for partnerships, 

seed money, and matching money for grants to 

provide or improve broadband services in 

underserved areas of Pierce County.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures − Speeds/pricing tiers offered − Technology to be deployed − Miles of fiber − Cost per mile − Cost per passing − Number of institutions and businesses 

experiencing increased access

− Number of households experiencing 

increased access

Outcome Measures − Increase in overall access to 

dependable broadband

− Increase in ability for virtual learning, 

telework and telehealth appointments
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ADMINISTRATIVE

C O V I D- 1 9 R E L A T E D 

A D M I N I S T R A T I V E 

E X P E N S E S

Project: Administrative Expenses

Funding Amount: $1,808,700

Expenditure Category: 7.1 Administrative 

Expenses

Project Overview: Staffing to support 

administration, communication, and coordination 

of ARPA funds, including essential services, 

contracting, accounting, and reporting of 

COVID-19 relief funding.

Performance Indicators:

Output Measures − Number of contracts administered − Amount of relief funding administered

Outcome Measures − Accurate and timely reporting and 

distribution of ARPA funds in 

accordance with U.S. Treasury’s 

guidelines