DATE: February 5, 2024
TO: Council Economic Development Committee
FROM: Chief Economic Development Officer
SUBJECT
Title
Hayward Upward Economic Recovery Plan Update: Restaurant Relaunch and Restore and Reopen Programs
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Economic Development Committee receives updates on the progress of the Hayward Upward Economic Recovery Plan: Restaurant Relaunch and Restore and Reopen Programs.End
SUMMARY
The Restaurant Relaunch and Restore and Reopen Programs are two ARPA-funded programs within the City of Hayward’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan, which was reviewed by the Council Economic Development Committee in June 2021. These programs aim to support local restaurants and food businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic by providing financial and technical assistance. The following report provides an update on the current state of the programs, their impact on the community, and proposed future actions. The staff presentation at the February 5th meeting will summarize program data and highlight the visual impacts of the grantee projects.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Project Table