HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-057 Clarifying ARPA Fund Uses CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower
RESOLUTION 2023-057
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, CLARIFYING INTENDED USES FOR THE ARPA LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LOST REVENUE RELIEF PROGRAM(LGLRRP)FROM
THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO OFFSET SIGNIFICANT REVENUE
LOSS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
WHEREAS,the State of Alaska appropriated $50 million from the State's American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID State and Local Recovery funds toward a Local
Government Relief Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is eligible to receive a portion of these funds based
on 2020 revenue loss greater than the required 10%; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward had previous approved resolution 2021-141
identifying the need for investment in water and sewer infrastructure as the most appropriate
use of these funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has verified that these funds can be used for general infrastructure
projects as well as water and sewer infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward has identified general infrastructure and utility
projects as an additional immediate need of these funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1.The City of Seward clarified the intended use for LGLRRP funds to be used
for the investment utility and related infrastructure in the City.
Section 2. The City of Seward confirms the revenue and fund receipt totals discussed
herein, and can confirm with supporting documentation.
Section 3.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8th
day of May, 2023.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-057
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, Barnwell, DeMoss, Osenga, Wells, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City Council Agenda Statement
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Meeting Date: May 8, 2023 t!
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: MC Pehle, Carmen Jackson CPA
Sully Jusino, Deputy Finance Director
Subject: Resolution 2023-057: Clarifying Intended Uses for the ARPA Local
Government Lost Revenue Relief Program ("LGLRRP') from the Alaska
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development to Offset
Significant Revenue Loss Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Background and justification:
The Alaska legislature appropriated $50 million from the State's American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)
COVID State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds toward a local government relief grant program to
promote economic recovery and continuity of government services to local governments that
experienced revenue loss due to COVID-19, to be administered by the State of Alaska Department
of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, Division of Community and Regional Affairs.
Seward has demonstrated a loss of revenue of $3,491,342 or 26.1% in 2020, and was awarded
$1,806,416 in awards. Seward has previously approved resolution 2021-141 allocating these funds
for water and sewer infrastructure projects. However, since that time the ability to use these funds
on general utility and infrastructure projects of the city has been clarified. Projects that fall outside
the category of water and sewer infrastructure have been identified as important to the City and
have costs eligible under this grant.
The City needs to report regularly on these grants, and in order to communicate effectively with the
granting agency it is important to clarify Res. 2021-141 and identify additional uses of these grant
funds moving forward. The approval of resolution 2023-XXX would clarify the City's intentions and
allow for the City to spend and claim these grant funds on a shorter timeline.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.7.1.4 Continue to upgrade and expand utilities to meet existing needs
and encourage future development
Strategic Plan: Page 9 - Promote Residential and Commercial Development Inside the
City
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 1,806,416
This legislation (✓):
❑ Creates revenue in the amount of: $
171
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
X Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking F1 Wat F1 Healthcare
Motor Pool x Other ARPA
Note: amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ n/a
Available Unrestricted Cash Balance: $ n/a
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney Review
RxYes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
x Approve Res.
Other:
172