REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 16, 2021
FROM
LEONARD X. HERNANDEZ, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Report on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Receive report regarding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
2. Provide direction to the Chief Executive Officer regarding Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in San Bernardino County.
(Presenter: Leonard X. Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer, 387-5417)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Jobs and Economic Value in the County.
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Although the actual impact to the County is currently unknown, it is anticipated that this legislation could result in additional funding opportunities to assist with the County’s infrastructure needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On November 5, 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bill was previously passed by the United States Senate, and will now be sent to President Biden for signature.
Specific to California, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide funding to support:
• Repair and rebuilding of highways, roads, and bridges.
• Improved sustainable public transportation options.
• Expansion of an electric vehicle charging network throughout the state.
• Broadband internet coverage across the state.
• Preparation of infrastructure to protect against wildfires and cyberattacks.
• Improved water infrastructure to ensure clean, safe drinking water.
• Infrastructure development for airports.
The County Administrative Office will provide a report regarding the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, specifically highlighting the impacts to California. Direction and feedback are requested from the Board of Supervisors on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act impacts discussed.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Steven O’Neill, Interim County Counsel, 387-5455) on November 10, 2021; Finance (Stephenie Shea, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on November 10, 2021; County Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on November 10, 2021.