HomeMy WebLinkAbout15676 1 RESOLUTION NO. 15,676
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3 A RESOLUTION TO STATE THE INTENDED USES FOR THE
4 REMAINING PORTION OF THE FIRST TRANCHE OF AMERICAN
5 RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 FUNDS; TO AMEND LITTLE ROCK
6 RESOLUTIONS AS REQUIRED; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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8 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the United States Congress passed the American Rescue
9 Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA"), which provides fiscal relief funds to State and Local Governments,
10 and other program areas aimed at mitigating the continuing effects of the COVID- 19 Pandemic;
11 and,
12 WHEREAS, ARPA is intended to provide support to local governments in responding to the
13 impact of COVID- 19 and in their efforts to contain COVID- 19 in their communities, residents
14 and businesses; and,
15 WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("ARPA Funds") to
16 support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus;to replace lost public
17 sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services; to support immediate economic
18 stabilization for households and businesses; and to address systemic public health and economic
19 challenges that have contributed to unequal impacts of the pandemic on certain populations; and,
20 WHEREAS, on May 17, 2021, the United States Department of Treasury deposited Eighteen
21 Million,Eight Hundred Fifty- Six Thousand, Seven Hundred and 50/100 Dollars($18,856,700.50)
22 as the first tranche of City of Little Rock, Arkansas ("the City")ARPA Funds; and,
23 WHEREAS,pursuant to Little Rock,Ark., Resolution No. 15,518(August 3,2021),and Little
24 Rock, Ark., Resolution No. 15,524 (August 17, 2021), the Board of Directors stated the City's
25 intentions for the use of this first tranche of ARPA Funds; and,
26 WHEREAS, a present there is a remaining portion of One Million, Four Hundred Eleven
27 Thousand, One Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars ($1,411,156.00) of the first tranche of ARPA Funds;
28 NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
29 CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
30 Section 1. Subject to the provisions of Section 6 below,the Mayor,City Manager,City Clerk and any
31 necessary City signatories, are authorized to apply for, obtain, or otherwise assure authorization of the
32 receipt or use of ARPA Funds remaining in the first tranche provide to the City as set forth in this resolution.
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1 Section 2.As set forth more fully below,the Board expresses its intent to expend these remaining funds
2 for eligible, immediate needs within the three eligible categories listed here:
3 (a) Water and Sewer Infrastructure; or,
4 (b) Public Health Measures to Respond to COVID-19; or,
5 (c) To address Negative Economic Impacts of COVID-19.
6 Section 3. Expenditures for Water and Sewer Infrastructure to Respond to COVID- 19 is prioritized
7 and expected to be Seven Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars (($710,000.00) to support future affordable
8 housing sites.
9 Section 4. Expenditures to address both Public Health Measures, and the Negative Economic Impact
10 of COVID- 19 by Investing in Enumerated Eligible Uses for Disproportionately Impacted Communities,
11 shall include the following:.
12 (a) Investments to neighborhood features that promote improved health and safety outcomes,
13 including:
14 (i) Sidewalks. Estimated total of Two Hundred One Thousand, One Hundred Fifty-
15 Six Dollars($201,156.00);and,
16 (ii) Recreational Facilities. Estimated total of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
17 ($200,000.00); and,
18 (iii)Parks. Estimated total of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars($200,000.00).
19 (b) Investments to promote long-term housing security by addressing affordable housing and
20 homelessness, including, but not limited to, One Hundred Thousand Dollars($100,000.00)for
21 congregate housing to serve persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities,as well as
22 blindness.
23 Section 5. Compliance with the American Rescue Plan Act. The City will ensure compliance with
24 prevailing Federal Guidance at the time the funds are committed for expenditure.
25 Section 6. Amendment of Resolutions. Although the terms of this resolution may effectively amend
26 Resolution No.15,518 or Resolution No. 15,524, or both, nothing in this resolution shall be construed as
27 taking the place of any action otherwise required by the Board of Directors to authorize the City Manager
28 to enter into requisite contracts associated with expenditures outlined above.
29 Section 7. Severability. In the event any title, section, paragraph, item, sentence, clause, phrase, or
30 word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional, such declaration or
31 adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance which shall remain in full force and
32 effect as if the portion so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part of the
33 ordinance.
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1 Section 8.Repealer. All laws, ordinances, resolutions, or parts of the same that are inconsistent with
2 the provisions of this resolution, including but not limited to Resolution No. 15,518 and Resolution No.
3 15,524, are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
4 ADOPTED: May 3,2022
5 ATTESTED: APPROVED:
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8 Allison Segars, I • i ty City Clerk Frank Scott, r.,
9 APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
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12 Thomas M.Carpenter,City ttorney
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