HomeMy WebLinkAbout14692RESOLUTION NO. 14692
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($530,000) FROM PROJECT NO. CI-2113 -
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR PURPOSES OF
ESTABLISHING A VACCINE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603 (a)
OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND INTERIM
FINAL RULE 31 CFR 35.6 (b)(1)(i)
RECITALS
The following recitals are incorporated in and made a part of this Resolution:
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the U.S. Senate-amended
H.R. 1319 (P.L. 117-2) known as the American Rescue Plan Act (hereinafter “ARPA”);
and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Treasury issued the Interim Final Rule to
implement ARPA in Title 31, Part 35 of the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”); and
WHEREAS, under the Interim Final Rule, recipients may use Coronavirus State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”) to respond to the COVID-19 public health
emergency, including expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination programs; and
WHEREAS, programs that provide incentives reasonably expected to increase the
number of people who choose to get vaccinated, or that motivate people to get vaccinated
sooner than they otherwise would have, are an allowable use of ARPA funds so long as
such financial incentives are reasonably proportional to the expected public health
benefit. See CSLFRF Frequently Asked Questions No. 2.12.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO
that:
SECTION 1.
There is hereby established a Vaccine Incentive Program for City employees as
authorized by Section 603(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act and Interim Final Rule 31
CFR 35.6 (b)(1)(i). The City Council finds and concludes:
(a) The Vaccine Incentive Program is reasonably expected to increase the
number of City employees who choose to get vaccinated, or is reasonably expected to
motivate City employees to get vaccinated sooner than they otherwise would have; and
(b) A $500.00 incentive payment is necessary to provide sufficient motivation
to City employees to become immediately vaccinated. Fairness and equity require that
the $500.00 incentive payments also be made to City employees who chose, for public
health reasons, to be vaccinated prior to the date of this Resolution; and
(c) The $500.00 incentive payments established hereby are reasonably
proportional to the expected public health benefits to be realized in the community.
SECTION 2.
Funds in the amount of Five Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($530,000) are
hereby authorized for payment from Project No. CI-2113 – American Rescue Plan Act,
for purposes of funding the Vaccine Incentive Program established hereby.
SECTION 3.
From the date of this Resolution until September 15, 2021, every City employee
who presents his or her assigned Department Director with a copy a COVID-19
Vaccination Record Card issued by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, indicating the completion of the COVID-
19 vaccination protocol, shall be entitled to receive additional compensation from the City
in the amount of $500.00, to be paid pursuant to the City’s payroll policies and procedures.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts
consistent with this Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 5.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED August 23, 2021
BY: Robert Schilling
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 23, 2021
TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of City Council
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($530,000) FROM PROJECT
NO. CI-2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR PURPOSES OF
ESTABLISHING A VACCINE INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603 (a) OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT AND INTERIM FINAL RULE 31 CFR 35.6 (b)(1)(i)
SUMMARY:
This Resolution establishes a Vaccine Incentive Program for City employees as authorized by
Section 603(a) of the American Rescue Plan Act and Interim Final Rule 31 CFR 35.6 (b)(1)(i).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
By Ordinance No. 9931, approved on May 17, 2021, the City Council established Project No. CI-
2113 and budgeted and appropriated up to $36.7 million in funds which were expected to be
distributed to the City from the American Recovery Plan Act (“ARPA”) for covered costs and
eligible expenses to be incurred during the period which began on March 11, 2021 (the date ARPA
became law) until December 31, 2024 (to be expended by December 31, 2026).
BACKGROUND:
Under the Interim Final Rule, recipients of may use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds (“CSLFRF”) to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, including expenses
related to COVID-19 vaccination programs. Programs that provide incentives reasonably
expected to increase the number of people who choose to get vaccinated, or that motivate people
to get vaccinated sooner than they otherwise would have, are an allowable use of funds so long
as such costs are reasonably proportional to the expected public health benefit. See CSLFRF
Frequently Asked Questions No. 2.12.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The vaccination status of all City employees is unknown. The $530,000 of ARPA funds being
authorized for payment would provide a $500.00 financial incentive to all actively employed City
staff including those yet-to-be vaccinated and those previously vaccinated. The actual cost of the
vaccination incentive program is expected to be less if the vaccination rate of less than 100% and
due to employee attrition and turnover.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could decide not to support or fund the Vaccine Incentive Program for City
employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution