TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Javier Carcamo, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Tanner Benson, Accountant
SUBJECT:
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American Rescue Plan Act Project Update
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the reallocation of $2,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding originally allocated to the California Oaks Sports Park Pool Project (CIP 22025) to the Amphitheater Parking Lot Project (CIP 10041);
Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Improvement Budget to remove ARPA funding from the California Oaks Sports Park Pool Project (22025) and reallocate it to the Town Square Park Amphitheater Parking Project (10041);
Approve the reallocation of the remaining ARPA funding of $134,932 budgeted for the COVID-19 PPE Expenses program (50115) and allocate this funding to the construction of several Pickleball courts in existing public parks; and
Approve the transfer of ARPA interest earnings to the City's local funds.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On February 22, 2022, the City Council held a workshop to receive public input related to the use of ARPA funds. The City Council reaffirmed its direction, and staff provided preliminary recommendations for the use of ARPA funding (Non-Action Item).
On April 19, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-4543 accepting ARPA grant funding, approved a Spending Plan for the City's allocation of the ARPA funds, and amended the City's Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan in accordance with the Spending Plan (Vote: 5-0).1
On August 16, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-4604 to increase the appropriation to fund the City's obligation under an Interagency Financial Contribution Agreement with Eastern Municipal Water District to utilize ARPA funding for water infrastructure in the Los Alamos region (Vote: 5-0).2
On February 7, 2023, the City Council approved an Agreement with Western Municipal Water District to utilize ARPA funding for water and wastew...
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