HomeMy WebLinkAbout10700ORDINANCE NO. 10700
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO SIGN A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE
DIOCESE OF PUEBLO, INC. DBA CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF
SOUTHERN COLORADO, A COLORADO NONPROFIT
CORPORATION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603 (C)(1)(A)
OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND U.S. TREASURY
FINAL RULE 31 CFR 35.6 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
OF TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) FROM
PROJECT NO. CI2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR
PURPOSES THEREOF
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
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Treasury issued the Interim Final Rule to
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2022, the U.S. Treasury issued, with an effective date of April
1, 2022, the Final Rule to implement ARPA in Title 31, Part 35 of the Code of Federal
WHEREAS, under ARPA Section 603 (c)(1)(A) and the Final Rule 31 CFR 35.6
recipients may use Cor
nonprofit organizations that are responding to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19
public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, under ARPA Section 603 (c)(1)(A) and the Final Rule 31 CFR 35.6 the City
may use CLFR Funds to implement the program described in the attached Subrecipient
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2022, Council approved Resolution No. 15039 authorizing
$1,000,000 of the American Rescue Plan Act funds for a Neighborhood Cleanup Project that
included work opportunities and programs for those experiencing poverty or hardships; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
municipal corporation and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo dba Catholic Charities of
Southern Colorado dated May 6, 2024 for the Job Readiness Program, attached hereto, having
been approved as to form by the City Attorney, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City
and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the seal of the City thereto and attest same.
SECTION 3.
Funds in the amount of $200,000 are hereby authorized to be paid from Project No.
CI2113 American Rescue Plan Act, for purposes of funding the project described in the
Agreement.
SECTION 4.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent
with this Ordinance and the attached Agreements to implement the policies and procedures
described herein.
SECTION 5.
This Ordinance shall become effective on the date of final action by the Mayor and City
Council.
Action by City Council:
Introduced and initial adoption of Ordinance by City Council on April 22, 2024.
Final adoption of Ordinance by City Council on May 14, 2024.
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President of City Council
Action by the Mayor:
Approved on _______________.
Disapproved on ______________ based on the following objections:
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Mayor
Action by City Council After Disapproval by the Mayor:
Council did not act to override the Mayor's veto.
Ordinance re-adopted on a vote of ____________, on _____________
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President of City Council
ATTEST
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City Clerk
City Clerk's Office Item # R3
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 13, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Carla Sikes, City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PUEBLO, A COLORADO MUNICIPAL CORPORATION AND CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF PUEBLO, INC. DBA CATHOLIC
CHARITIES OF SOUTHERN COLORADO, A COLORADO NONPROFIT
CORPORATION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 603 (C)(1)(A) OF THE
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE 31
CFR 35.6 AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000) FROM PROJECT NO. CI2113 -
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR PURPOSES THEREOF
SUMMARY:
This Ordinance approves and authorizes the Mayor to sign a Subrecipient Agreement
with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pueblo, Inc. dba Catholic Charities of Southern
Colorado, as authorized by Section 603(c)(1)(A) of the American Rescue Plan Act and
U.S. Treasury Final Rule 31 CFR 35.6. Funds in the amount of $200,000 will be paid
out of Project No. CI2113, the American Rescue Plan Act.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On October 24, 2022, Council approved Resolution No. 15039 authorizing $1,000,000
of the American Rescue Plan Act funds for Neighborhood Cleanup Project that included
work opportunity and program for those experiencing poverty or hardships. This
partnership with the Catholic Charities helps us meet this goal.
BACKGROUND:
Catholic Charities is proposing to provide a Job Readiness Program for homeless
individuals within the City. Participants of the program will work alongside City
employees and volunteers to complete cleanup projects throughout the City. In return
participants will be paid a daily stipend or wages depending upon their status in the
program. Catholic Charities will also provide support services for the participants
including but not limited to food assistance, housing assistance, clothing, resume
building, job search assistance, and transportation assistance. This Ordinance
approves a new Subrecipient Agreement with Catholic Charities for the operation of the
Job Readiness Program and grants to them up to $200,000 to be used for operational
and program costs.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
If approved, Catholic Charities of Southern Colorado will receive $200,000 in ARPA
funds from Project No.CI2113 Neighborhood Cleanup account.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council could decide not to support or fund the Job Readiness Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. FINAL Subrecipient Agreement- Catholic Charities Job Readiness Program for
homeless