HomeMy WebLinkAbout15704RESOLUTION NO. 15704
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF TWO HUNDRED
AND FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($255,000) FROM
PROJECT NO. CI-2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR
THE PURPOSES OF ACQUIRING THE MANDATORY
RAILROAD PERMITS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE
INSTALLATION OF FIBER-OPTIC CABLE NETWORK
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEW FIRE STATIONS AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, AS AUTHORIZED BY
SECTION 603 (A) OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT
AND U.S. TREASURY FINAL RULE 31 CFR 35
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the U.S. Senate-amended H.R.
1319 (P.L. 117-2) known as the American
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Treasury issued the Interim Final Rule to
WHEREAS, 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 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); and
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 CFR; and
WHEREAS, under the Final Rule, recipients may use Coronavirus State and Local
-19 public health emergency and the
negative economic consequences resulting therefrom; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that
SECTION 1.
Funds in the amount of Two Hundred, Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100
($255,000.00) are hereby authorized for payment from Project No. CI-2113 American Rescue
Plan Act, for purposes of implementing fiber-optic network infrastructure required to provide
technological services for mission-critical public safety operations into and out of their new
facilities.
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: August 12, 2024
BY: Regina Maestri
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED: __________________________
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY: ________________________
CITY CLERK
City Clerk's Office Item # M2
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 12, 2024
TO: President Mark Aliff and Members of City Council
CC: Mayor Heather Graham
VIA: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk
FROM: Lori Pinz, Director Information Technology
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($255,000) FROM PROJECT NO.
CI-2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ACQUIRING THE MANDATORY RAILROAD PERMITS NEEDED TO
COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER-OPTIC CABLE NETWORK
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NEW FIRE STATIONS AND
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, 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 $255,000 in American Rescue Plan Act
bring fiber-optic network infrastructure to the new Fire Stations and Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
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 ARPA funds 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:
In 2023, City Council approved several fiber-optic network infrastructure projects
re
joint fiber project with Pueblo County for the new county jail. This infrastructure is
required to connect the technological infrastructure necessary to support the business
operations of each agency upon opening. In the past, City I.T. was allowed to use, upon
(CDOT) network as well as the use of empty conduit space within a local
telecommunic
the LEC have changed their policies related to this past practice. Due to this change, a
reroute of the secondary network path for Fire Station 11 and the jail is required.
Further, a 500 ft. bore under the railroad line is needed to complete the new Fire
Station 6 and Wastewater Treatment project. It is anticipated up to three (3) additional
railroad permits may be necessary. The costs include the permitting and licensing
agreement, the railroad flaggers and inspectors required during installation, and the
traffic control related to each of the bore sites. Railroad permits can only be held by one
party, and the permits required are within City limits; therefore, the City of Pueblo will be
future growth and needs in these areas.
The costs associated with broadband infrastructure are related to the protection of
mission-critical public safety applications, which is an eligible use of ARPA funds per 31
C.F.R. 35.6(b)(3)(ii)(E)(4).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Sufficient funds exist in the Project to cover the costs for the fiber optic cable network
infrastructure.
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 permitting needs preventing
these new facilities conducting their business operations through electronic means and
compromising public safety services and calls for service for our citizens.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
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