HomeMy WebLinkAbout15521RESOLUTION NO. 15521
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) FROM PROJECT NO. CI2113
- AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF
MAKING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CITY PARK
TENNIS COMPLEX AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603 (A) OF
THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND U.S. TREASURY
FINAL RULE 31 CFR 35
RECITALS
The following recitals are incorporated in and made 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 ("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, by Ordinance No. 9931, approved on May 17, 2021, the City Council
established Project No. CI2113 and budgeted and appropriated up to $36.7 million in funds
which were expected to be distributed to the City from ARPA for covered costs and eligible
expenses to be incurred during the period which began on March 3, 2021, until December 31,
2024 (to be expended by December 31, 2026); NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Funds in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) are hereby authorized
for payment from Project No. CI2113 – American Rescue Plan Act, to make certain
improvements to the City Park Tennis Clubhouse and Restrooms.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform all acts consistent with this
Resolution to implement the policies and procedures described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED: February 26, 2024
BY: Dennis Flores
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M4
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 26, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Steven Meier, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) FROM PROJECT NO. CI2113 -
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF MAKING
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CITY PARK TENNIS COMPLEX
AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603 (A) OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN ACT AND U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE 31 CFR 35
SUMMARY:
This Resolution authorizes the payment of $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act
(“ARPA”) funds for the purpose of making certain improvements to the City Park Tennis
Clubhouse and Restrooms.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
By Ordinance No. 9931, approved on May 17, 2021, the City Council established
Project No. CI2113 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 3, 2021, until December 31, 2024, (to be expended by
December 31, 2026).
BACKGROUND:
The City Park Tennis Complex, includes seventeen (17) lighted, hard-surface courts
and hosts numerous tournaments each year, including Pueblo School District #60 High
School Boys and Girls Tennis matches which lead up to the Colorado High School
Activities Association (CHSAA) 4A State High School Boys and Girls Tennis Regional
and State Championships. Other stakeholders include the Colorado State University –
Pueblo Women’s Tennis program, United States Tennis Association (USTA) sanctioned
leagues and tournaments, Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department’s popular summer
Learn-to-Play Tennis program, and countless recreational tennis players regularly
playing at this facility year around.
The original building (clubhouse) was constructed in stone in the late 1930s by Work
Progress Administration (WPA) workers who used the same sandstone rock as other
projects throughout the park. The building was originally constructed as a multipurpose
building or bathhouse with concession stand for the original City Park wading pool.
The wood frame-built addition with stucco exterior was added many years later
primarily used as office space and additional storage for the original building. The
existing restrooms are approximately 1,700 square feet, are not ADA accessible, and
cannot adequately facilitate tournament players, staff, and spectators. A structural
analysis revealed foundation problems so severe that the existing building would
require extensive, expensive modifications for code and structural safety.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Current funding secured to replace the City Park Tennis Clubhouse and Restroom
consists of General Fund Capital Improvement Funds of $701,690 and Conservation
Trust (Lottery) Funds of $350,000. Staff has requested a Rawlings Foundation Grant of
$250,000 which would bring the project funding budget to $1,301,690. The $500,000
from ARPA funds will increase the total to $1,801,690. The estimated cost of replacing
this building is approximately $1,800,000.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could decide not to support or fund the improvements to the City Park
Tennis Club House and Restrooms.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
None