HomeMy WebLinkAbout15850RESOLUTION NO. 15850 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $1,000,000 FROM PROJECT CI2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN PARKS, 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- WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Treasury issued the Interim Final Rule to implement ARPA in Tit 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); 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 espond to the COVID-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 $1,000,000 are hereby authorized for payment of hardware, software, and associated contracts and services from Project No. CI2113 American Rescue Plan Act, for purposes of implementing video surveillance and improving recreational services in City Park, Mineral Palace Park, Mitchell Park, Ray Aguilera Park, and Lake Minnequa. SECTION 2. The officers and staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with the intent of this Resolution which are necessary or desirable to implement the transactions described herein. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED: December 9, 2024 BY: Brett Boston MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: __________________________ PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: ________________________ CITY CLERK City Clerk's Office Item # Q2 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 9, 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 $1,000,000 FROM PROJECT CI2113 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IMPROVEMENTS IN PARKS, 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 payment of $1,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act warranty, certification training, and technical support services for all components related to video surveillance and applicable wireless and fiber-optic connectivity in the Parks. 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 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 Parks and Recreation Department would like to improve security measures and recreational services in City Park, Mineral Palace Park, Ray Aguilera Park, Lake Minnequa, and Mitchell Park. Video surveillance and wireless network access with -Time Crime Center (RTCC) is the main focus of this project. The funds will provide the network infrastructure including surveillance cameras, wireless access points, data and mounting equipment, hardware and software licensing, storage, and other miscellaneous items required including interfacing with the RTCC. Further, Parks and Recreation personnel will be able to ties. The costs associated for warranty, training, technical support, services, and software licensing related to the protection of mission critical public safety applications is an eligible use of ARPA funds 31 CFR 35.6(b)(3)(ii)(E)(4). FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Annual budget appropriations related to video storage and hardware and software maintenance support will be required. The costs will be determined annually and managed through the annual budget process beginning in year 3. Original project costs include 3-years of warranty, storage, and support. 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 this project eliminating the efforts to enhance park security and improve recreational services and events for our citizens through the Parks and Recreation Department. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution. ATTACHMENTS: None