About $15.9 million is split among 19 municipalities based on a funding formula of $55 per capita of 2019 census population numbers, according to supporting documentation for the agenda item.
Cities can use these funds for expenditures related to the coronavirus pandemic public health emergency between March 1-Dec. 30, according to the document. The municipalities must track each expenditure and provide a description of the emergency purchase to the county.
Here is how much Fort Bend County cities received from the allotment in descending order:
- Sugar Land: $6,523,000
- Missouri City: $3,763,760
- Rosenberg: $2,093,355
- Stafford: $990,165
- Richmond: $661,815
- Fulshear: $659,450
- Meadows Place: $253,935
- Weston Lakes: $210,100
- Needville: $169,235
- Arcola: $137,060
- Katy: $118,745
- Pleak: $88,605
- Fairchilds Village: $67,320
- Pearland: $56,155
- Simonton: $48,345
- Beasley: $36,465
- Orchard: $22,385
- Kendleton: $21,835
- Thompsons: $18,535
In total, Fort Bend County received $134.3 million from the federal coronavirus relief bill. The budget for spending the funds was approved by the court May 19.
Other fund uses include a rental assistance program and small-business grants.
