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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15593RESOLUTION NO. 15593 A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,884.44 FROM PROJECT CI2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED TO THE BOATHOUSE 1A AND HARP CHANNEL EXTENSION PROJECT, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603(C)(1)(A) OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE 31 CFR § 35.6(B)(3)(II)(A)(5) WHEREAS, under this Resolution, ARPA funds will be used to construct necessary infrastructure required to complete a new two-story building on city-owned property to be used by HARP for office space, boat and equipment storage, and a rooftop public event space; and WHEREAS, the Boathouse 1A and HARP Channel Extension Project will encourage outdoor recreation and provide a community gathering space, allow greater social distancing and thereby prevent the spread of new variants of the COVID-19 virus; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that SECTION 1. The transfer of funds in the amount of five hundred seventeen thousand eight hundred eight-four dollars and 44/100 ($517,844.44) is hereby authorized from Project CI2113 American Rescue Plan Act to construct the necessary infrastructure for the Boathouse 1A and HARP Channel Extension Project. SECTION 2. The officers of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED: April 8, 2024 BY: Sarah Martinez MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # Q3 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 8, 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 APPROVING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $517,884.44 FROM PROJECT CI2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE RELATED TO THE BOATHOUSE 1A AND HARP CHANNEL EXTENSION PROJECT, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603(C)(1)(A) OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE 31 CFR § 35.6(B)(3)(II)(A)(5) SUMMARY: This Resolution authorizes payment in the amount of $517,884.44 from Project CI2113 related to the Boathouse 1A and HARP Channel Extension Project. This payment is authorized by section 603 (c)(1)(A) of the American Rescue Plan Act and U.S. Treasury Final Rule 31 CFR §35.6(B)(3)(ii)(A)(5). PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: By Ordinance No. 9931, approved 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 Res 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: On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the U.S. Senate-amended H.R.1319 (P.L.117-2), now known as ARPA, and 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 -19 pandemic was especially devastating to the City and surrounding areas of Pueblo County: The infection rate of the Pueblo County population is the second highest in the state at 12.1% (only .3% less than Adams County); Pueblo Countysuffered the highest death rate in the state, with 2.1% of positive cases resulting in death; -19 deaths occurred here. To remedy some of the impacts within the City, the City will utilize the $517,884.44 as follows: $124,265.73 10% of the demolition $258,727.17 sanitary sewer $134,891.54 water improvements The funds will be used to provide the necessary infrastructure required to construct a new two-story building on city-owned property to be used by HARP as boat and equipment storage, office space, and a rooftop public event space. The space will encourage outdoor recreation and allow greater social distancing and thereby prevent the spread of new variants of the COVID-19 virus. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Funding in the amount of $517,884.44 will be paid out of Project Cl2113 - American Rescue Plan. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable to this Resolution. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Not applicable to this Resolution ALTERNATIVES: City Council could decide not to authorize the payment for construction of the necessary infrastructure. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of this Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: None